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Task Force Safe Master Electrician - Iraq

Full Time 9 days ago Requisition ID: 1930 Versar, Inc. will provide technical services including inspections, assessments, repairs, reports and training for facilities throughout the US Army’s Central Command Area of Responsibility primarily including Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain. Services include electrical inspection and repairs of LIFE / HEALTH / SAFETY (LHS) deficiencies, fire prevention assessment and training, storage management of Government Property / Contractor Acquired Property (GP/CAP), construction and operations related inspections and assessments. The work will take place at existing US Military and coalition occupied facilities within the CENTCOM AOR.

Position Responsibilities:

As a Master Electrician supporting Task Force SAFE in Iraq, the candidate shall provide electrical inspection, repair, installation, maintenance, and construction expertise. The candidate shall perform electrical system assessments on facilities throughout CENTCOM (Kuwait and Iraq) including several thousand hardstand buildings and several thousand semi-permanent and temporary facilities and hundreds of facilities under construction.
The candidate will identify electrical installations that do not comply with required codes and could contribute to deaths, injuries, fires and/or other electrical hazards. Although not limited in scope, the focus of the investigations shall be on ground fault circuit protection, building ground systems, and equipment bonding deficiencies. Re-inspection of corrected deficiencies may be required. Minor disassembly/reassembly of electrical components will be required (e.g. electrical panel board covers, switchboard front and rear covers, ground connections, etc.), and in selected instances where there are life threatening situations, the candidate will be required to assist with immediate repairs.
Electrical inspection and repair services shall encompass:
Inspect all work and living area facilities that are currently in use throughout CENTCOM for electrical life, health and safety violations in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), and for British Standard 7671 whichever is appropriate. Re-inspect all facilities that have previously failed initial inspections. Record and report all inspections and repairs to Versar’s TF SAFE Program Office using established report formats Provide repairs of imminent Life, Health and Safety deficiencies for electrical services throughout the CENTCOM Provide all required electrical repairs for both primary and secondary electrical distribution Record and report all repairs with the TF SAFE Program Office
The candidate will be part of a two-member team comprised of one master electrician and one journeyman electrician or a team comprised of two master electricians. The master electrician will serve as the team leader responsible for all team activities

Certifications:

The candidate must hold a valid master electrician's state license in the US. The Master Electrician license must be from a state or municipality that requires a test as part of the licensing process.

Requirements:

The candidate must have at least 5 years experience as a Master Electrician with emphasis on commercial applications. The candidate must have exceptional knowledge of the National Electrical Code (specifically bonding and grounding) and its application in construction. Candidate must be familiar with the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-520-01, 2010, Interior Electrical Systems, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70-2008, National Electrical Code (NEC) for 60 Hz systems, and British Standard 7671, 17th edition (BS7671, 17th Ed) for 50 Hz systems. Candidate must have basic computer skills in common business software including email, spreadsheets and document (MS-Outlook, MS-Excel and MS-Word or equivalent). International experience and Iraq/Afghanistan specific experience is preferred. Must be eligible for a US Secret Security Clearance or a NATO Clearance

Additional Information:

The candidate must have the ability to work under austere conditions in Kuwait and Iraq. Must pass a medical screening physical. Lodging location is in Kuwait City and work location is on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The candidate must pass a background check and be cleared by the US government before deployment. The candidate must possess a valid US Passport with a minimum of 18 months before expiration. The work locations are in remote areas of CENTCOM and the quality of life support is moderate. Candidates should expect to work six days a week, 12 hours a day Lodging and transportation will be provided by Versar. Meals will be provided by the US Government in Dining Facilities. The candidate must commit to a one-year employment term in Kuwait. During this term, the candidate will receive two, two-week Rest and Relaxation periods outside of CENTCOM. Standard US wages will be uplifted for remote working conditions, and an elevated work week of 72 hours per week.
Versar is a Federal Contractor, in accordance with the Executive Order (EO) 14042 on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, Versar has adopted a Policy to comply with the Vaccine Mandate that all employees be vaccinated to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; our customers and visitors; and the community at large from COVID 19