Electrician, Journeyman - Niamey - 143137BR - Military Veterans
at AIM World Services
Job ID: 23-00140
Our Client supports current US Department of Defense projects in the Republic of Niger, Africa. This is a Journeyman's position. This opportunity is for skilled Electricians educated to the Journeyman level, and having verifiable minimum experience, and accepted certification, licensure and/or technical degree. Responsibilities attached to this position require minimal supervision.
Duties
- Installs, tests and repairs grounding systems in accordance with accepted codes, standards, and manufacturer's recommendations
- Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials
- Provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes
- Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring
- Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit using tools such as hacksaw, pipe threader and conduit bender
- Pulls wiring through conduit, assisted by electrician helper
- Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, using knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps per accepted codes and standards
- Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment, using hand tools
- Installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, fastening in place with screws or bolts, using hand tools and power tools
- Connects power cables and ground leads to equipment and other electrical utilization equipment such as motors, HVAC units, etc.
- Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
- Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustment, relocation, or replacement
- May repair faulty equipment or systems
- May provide data to Automated Information Systems (AIS)
- May connect pier electrical systems at seaport
- Performs duties in accordance with
- US Army Regulations
- AR 710-2 – Supply Policy Below the National Level
- AR 735-5 Property Accountability Policies
- AR 420–1 Army Facilities Management
- AR 190-11 Physical Security of Arms, Ammunitions, and Explosives
- Department of Defense Uniform Facilities Criteria (UFC)
- Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services (DLADS) disposal guidelines
- US Army Regulations
- Requires minimal supervision.
- Must be a US Citizen
- Journeyman Electrician's License, any US State
- Minimum four years Electrician experience
- Completion of an accredited Technical School Degree and Electrician's Apprentice Program
- Or 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a licensed Master Electrician
- High school diploma or GED
- Must exceed Background Check Security standards
- Must pass Fit-for-Duty Physical Examination
Niamey, Niamey Urban Community
Established in 1997, AIM World Services Incorporated is a multi-national company that maintains its Global headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas (Houston area). In addition, AIM World Services has offices in Uganda, Somalia, Afghanistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, Canada and Puerto Rico with project offices Iraq, Jordan and the Philippines. AIM World Service provides support for Defense, Government, Non-Government Organizations, and Energy sector customers, often operating in the world’s most challenging regions. AIM is known for our ability to rapidly respond to client needs, quickly establish operations, and work efficiently to achieve success. AIM World Services provides a range of scalable solutions across our business lines including:
• Defense, Government, Non-Government Organizations
• Procurement
• Logistics
• Man Camp & Life Support Activities
• Emergency Disaster Response, Recovery, and Cleanup
• Facilities O&M and Base Operations
• Staff Augmentation
• Workforce Mobilization & Deployment
• Transportation
• Design/Construction Energy, Infrastructure & Defense
• Talent Acquisition: Contract | Direct Hire | Payroll Solutions
• Mobilization Solutions
• Consulting Services
• Managed Solutions