Electrical Engineering Assistant- Tacoma, WA

Position: Electrical Engineering Assistant

Reports To: Site Lead/ Operations Manager

Department: AFNORTH EADS

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Annual Salary: $83k - $85k DOE

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Mission Essential Position. Design, install, modify, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain various electrical systems, controls, and equipment located in and near installation buildings and structures.

Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)

• Install and maintain distribution lines of various voltages used to supply transformers, distribution panels, switchgear, power and control circuits, UPS systems, high intensity discharge lighting systems, and related equipment, install new circuits and equipment, move and/modify existing circuits and equipment when required.
• Assist engineers in the design and implementation of a wide variety of electrical systems.
• Validate and oversee contracts and contractors work, give technical support to Sector complex tenants.
• Creates and modifies blueprints and documents panel schedule changes. Keeps blueprints and panel schedules up to date with most current changes.
• Maintains facility maintenance records.
• Perform Sector Battle Control Center (BCC) utilities operator tasks.
• Work from blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics, engineering drawings, technical manuals, maintenance manuals, and repair manuals to determine the necessary and proper repairs and/or replacements. Follow all Air Force regulations, local base regulations, National Safety Code (NFPA 70E) and National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
• Troubleshoot and repair defective equipment and faulty wiring. Troubleshoot electrical circuits containing electronic components in complex relay logic circuits for electrical control systems, computer interfaces, analog/digital controls, and motor control circuits.
• Test and maintain gasoline and diesel generators for proper electrical output. Conduct periodic load tests to ensure adequacy of back-up power systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex repair situations involving the electrical components of electrical power production, power distribution, and HVAC systems. Systems include a wide variety of compressors, refrigerant, motor controls and other components.
• Emergency after hours and overtime work may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Must have knowledge of construction, installation, operation, and troubleshooting of sophisticated circuitry and controls associated with unique projects.
• Must have thorough knowledge of installation and maintenance of commercial electrical systems and associated equipment.
• Must have working knowledge of associated trades such as power production and HVAC.
• Must have knowledge of principles of electricity & electronics, including computation and measurements of common properties such as resistance, inductance, capacitance, voltage, and current.
• Must be able to test maintain lightning protection components. Must be able to work on energized systems.
• Must have wide knowledge of various parts used in the electrical field and be able to research parts and equipment utilizing various methods to include printed matter and computer-based matter.
• Must have knowledge of and use a wide variety of test equipment including test lamps, multi-meters, circuit analyzers, circuit breaker testers, voltage recording meters, meg ohm meter, watt meters, ohmmeters, and ammeters.
• Ability to use and maintain a variety of hand, hydraulic, and power tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, cable pullers, hand conduit benders, electrical conduit benders and pipe threading machines.
• Ability to apply troubleshooting principles to identify and correct problems.
• Knowledge and experience with carpentry, plumbing, electrical principles, painting, roofing, facility maintenance, masonry, and other similar areas.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of current federal, state, and local hazardous waste governing instructions.
• Ability to interpret and apply blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical manuals.
• Skill in the use of hand tools, portable power tools, and a wide variety of test equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on customer and operational requirements.
• Must be able to work individually and alongside other trades in maintaining equipment.
• Working knowledge of standard office automation computer applications.
• Ability to use mail and message handling applications to retrieve information.
• Ability to work shift work and additional hours during exercises and contingencies.
• Knowledge and ability to perform CPR.
• Active DOD Secret clearance required.

Physical Requirements

• Must utilize safe practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations. Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Use required safety equipment and clothing (PPE).
• Use lock-out/tag-out program and follow all locally developed safety programs. Wear protective clothing and gear and required.
• May work with hazardous materials such as asbestos or accumulated waste.
• May work in confined spaces.
• Must have the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Will be required to complete work at varying heights.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a licensed Journeyman electrician.

Required Contacts

• SysCom staff, executives and management.
• Serves as liaison between department and other departments as well as with outside customers, regulatory personnel, and organizations, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran