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High Voltage Electrician Journeyman-Lead
Location : Chabelley, Djibouti
Requirement : US Passport and CAC (Common Access Card) eligibility required.
Job Summary :
We are seeking a skilled High Voltage Electrician Journeyman-Lead with extensive experience in high-voltage electrical systems. This position involves performing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electrical and instrumentation systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in high-stakes environments requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities :
- Equipment Repair and Testing :
Prepare electrical equipment for repair or replacement, initiate system startups following repairs, and test performance in collaboration with other teams.
Withdraw materials from stockroom inventory, ensure accurate records, and order necessary components and materials from vendors.
Perform switching and maintenance on substations, switchyards, pad-mounted equipment, and underground vaults.
Install conduits, wiring systems, cables, pull boxes, transformers, and other high-voltage system components.
Dismantle, troubleshoot, and repair primary electrical equipment such as transformers, converters, regulators, cables, switches, and circuit breakers. Replace defective parts, including sectionalizing box pot-heads, links, and blown fuses.
Operate measuring and testing instruments to calculate load requirements and ensure the functionality of wiring and electrical equipment.
Maintain power plant equipment, including pumps, compressors, boilers, and turbines.
Utilize blueprints, diagrams, and repair manuals to conduct inspections, write reports, and provide leadership with regular equipment status updates.
Perform scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance on electrical systems, gears, and lighting systems per operating procedures and warranties.
Respond to emergency call-ins for outages and ensure proper operation of backup generators for emergency tie-ins.
Interface with customers, ensure proper accountability of parts and time, and deliver timely and cost-effective solutions.
Follow all precautionary methods and safety protocols when working near energized equipment and components.
Assist in supervising crews, reviewing plans and schematics, and maintaining accurate reports of maintenance activities.
Qualifications :High school diploma or GED equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
7-9 years of related experience in high-voltage electrical systems, installation, and maintenance.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical equipment manuals, mechanical / electrical drawings, engineering standards, and applicable regulatory codes.
