Journeyman Electrician

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 1,600 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

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 (CENTCOM AOR) primarily including Kuwait, Jordan, 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. 

As a Journeyman Electrician supporting Task Force SAFE, the candidate shall provide electrical inspection, repair, installation, maintenance, and construction expertise. The candidate shall perform electrical system assessments on facilities throughout the CENTCOM AOR 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 AOR 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 CENTCOM AOR 
• →Provide all required electrical repairs for both primary and secondary electrical distribution 
• →Record and report on all repairs to 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. 

• The candidate must have at least 2 years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician. 
• 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 documents (MS-Outlook, MS-Excel and MS-Word or equivalent). 
• International experience and CENTCOM AOR specific experience are preferred. 
• Must be eligible for a US Secret Security Clearance 
• Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
• Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate’s start date.

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

• The candidate must have the ability to work under austere conditions in the CENTCOM AOR.
• Must pass a medical screening physical. 
• Lodging location is anywhere in the CENTCOM AOR within US Government provided billeting or commercial apartments provided by Versar. 
• 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. 
• All meals, life support, transportation, and security will be provided by the US Government or by Versar. 
• The candidate must commit to a one-year employment term in CENTCOM AOR. 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. 

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Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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