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About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individuals – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Job Overview

Performs maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment and systems for distribution or use of electricity. Work involves installation, maintaining, repairing, and testing of generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, and low voltage distribution systems. Work is accomplished from schedules and work orders and may include drawings, sketches, plans and specifications. Diagnostics may be required to locate problems along with standard calculations relating to load requirements and wiring sizes. Use is made of standard electrician's tools and equipment including that for test and measurement. Directs the workflow in the absence of the supervisor. Keep the supervisor apprised of unique situations and problems encountered.

Work Model: Onsite

Responsibilities

• Skills and knowledge related to the construction, maintenance, and operation of the electrical equipment and installations.
• Able to read and understand the work order status.
• Able to teach new apprentices.
• Must be totally independent.
• Must be able to estimate work request.
• Must understand the effect of other disciplines regarding work assignments.
• Must be fluent in all safety disciplines.
• Interacts well with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to order parts online.
• Proficient in organization and planning.
• Performs a variety of electrical trade functions, such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the distribution or utilization of electrical energy (600 Volts or less).
• Installs or repairs any of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, and other transmission equipment.
• Locates and diagnoses trouble in electrical systems or equipment.
• Work involves planning and layout of work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions.
• Works standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.
• Assists other crafts and trades personnel in their daily operations.
• Inspects work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, policies, and regulations.
• Supports the project Safety Plan through personal involvement in all aspects of safety, including training and adherence to safety requirements pertaining to particular trades or skills.
• Proper use of the special precautionary techniques, PPE, including arc flash, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools and test equipment. Performs other tasks as directed by supervisor.

Accountable For

• Timely, cost effective performance of duties.
• Working closely and harmoniously with fellow workers.
• Adherence to all safety and health rules and regulations.
• Responsible for the equipment and tools necessary to perform duties.
• Knowledge of common safety practices and protective equipment used on a construction site.
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Work cooperatively and safely with others on common projects.
• Ensures proper housekeeping practices are observed.
• Knowledge of the Glenn Safety Manual, specifically Chapter 8 Electrical Systems Safety and Chapter 9 Lockout/Tagout.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• Valid state driver’s license.
• Three years' experience as a Journeyman Electrician, Low Voltage, or successful completion of a recognized formal apprentice program.
• High school diploma.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge of solid-state and conventional control circuitry.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable Accommodation

CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please contact the employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.