Austin Aviation – Airport Electrician Senior

About This Position

 

About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Owned by the City of Austin and operated by the Department of Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is an economic engine, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Now, as we build the airport’s largest improvement program in its history, we are redefining the travel experience in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind Journey With AUS, the airport’s expansion and development program, where bold ideas, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a shared commitment to excellence are taking flight.

 

Job Description:

Airport Electrician Senior

Purpose:

Under general supervision, lead and perform tasks in repair, installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical equipment and circuits.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Pull wire, conduit, cable, etc.

• Connect power cables to equipment, i.e. generators, alarm systems, lighting systems, etc.

• Use various electrician hand tools, i.e. snips, screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, etc.

• Operate soldering tools

• Read profiles and blueprints.

• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit using rulers and hand tools

• Install wire, conduit, coaxial cable, etc. Install conductors

• Splice electrical wiring, i.e. strip insulation, twist wires together, solder, tape, apply terminal caps, etc.

• Operate various power saws, i.e. radial arm, skill, etc. Operate drills, buffers, grinders, sanders, etc. Operate electronic testing equipment. Operate cable finding equipment and equipment testers.

• Assist other trades with electrical problems.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:  

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluations, training and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the City and National Electric Code

• Knowledge of safety rules and procedures when working with energized electrical equipment

• Knowledge of building codes applicable to level of construction

• Knowledge of equipment tools and materials used in electrical maintenance and construction

• Knowledge of City permitting process

• Skill in the use of hand tools common to the electrical trade

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and schematics

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees, tenants and the general public

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years experience in repair, testing, maintenance or installation of electrical systems or equipment, one (1) year of which was in the Aviation Industry and in a lead capacity.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Master Electrician License issued by the State of Texas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting airport electrical infrastructure, including FAA airfield lighting systems, constant current regulators (CCRs), airfield signs, emergency power systems, medium-voltage distribution, and lighting control systems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead electrical projects, coordinate work assignments, mentor and train electricians, and provide technical guidance while ensuring compliance with FAA, NEC, OSHA, and organizational safety standards.

• Advanced Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance Skills Proven experience developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs, diagnosing complex electrical failures, interpreting electrical drawings and control schematics, and utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to improve system reliability and operational efficiency.

• Ability to travel

 

Notes to Candidate:

Position Overview:

The Senior Airport Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection of critical airport electrical infrastructure that supports safe and contin