Air Field Electrician

Experienced Airfield Electrician (Navigational Aids Electrician)

Eau Gallie Electric is a Drug-Free Workplace

We offer you the opportunity to put your passion, talents and abilities to use by joining us in our long history of serving our community. We believe that great work has the ability to transform a community. It has been our primary goal for over 70 years to serve this community and put their needs first. This is what sets us apart and has led to us being a trusted name in the communities we serve.

For more information, see www.eg-electric.com.

Our People Strategy

Our goal is to attract and develop skilled, called, and passionate people that are excited about making an impact every day in the lives of those in our community. We believe that each addition to our team is an opportunity to make us sharper and deliver a higher quality experience to the customers in our community.

What makes a great employee at Eau Gallie Electric is:

Authentic Values: We believe in doing the right thing in every situation. This is a foundational value for our company, and we are looking for candidates who always act with integrity. For us, that means admitting when we are wrong and making sure we take ownership when we make mistakes and fix them with honesty and integrity.

Prioritize Others: All people deserve to be treated with respect. We believe in being open-minded to new ideas and collaborative in how we work through problems. We believe that it is only through humility, valuing others more than ourselves, that we can truly be respectful to those around us and make a lasting impact on our community.

Technical Expertise: We have all been given a talent and expertise that is unique; we view this talent as sacred and something that can be grown, matured, and fostered throughout your career at Eau Gallie Electric; we work with you to identify your career aspirations and foster an environment where you can grow that talent that has been given to you.

Our Mission – Why We Exist

We are committed to successfully answering God’s call to help change people's lives as we serve them in our community.

The Vision – What We Want to Do

We strive to provide a complete customer experience that is better, faster, smarter and of a higher value than the competition.

Our Values – How We Will Accomplish This Mission

Our Core Values are the tools we use and the behaviors we exhibit as Employees of Eau Gallie Electric. They describe how we work together to achieve this special place we are developing and how they make us uniquely successful.

• Loves a Challenge We excel at solving complex challenges; we are always looking for ways to continually seek innovative solutions that set us apart.
• Passion to Serve We recognize that we are not the center of the bullseye; we put those around us first.
• Growth Mindset We see the world around us as ever expanding; we are good stewards of our capabilities and invest in ourselves to tackle tomorrow’s challenges.
• Be Authentic We treat those around us with respect. We are honest and speak with transparency; We admit when we are not ok and ask for help when we need it.

The Position – Experienced Airfield Electrician: Airfield Systems/NAVAIDs

We are seeking a skillful, reliable and experienced airfield electrician. Must have experience in navigational aid electrical work with solid electrical skills and knowledge. Our ideal candidate is a responsible, detail-oriented person with 5 years of experience and at least 2 years working on airfield systems. The Airfield Electrician is responsible for (but not limited to) installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems specifically related to airfield navigational aids. From runway lights, taxiway signage, and visual glideslope indicators (PAPI) to rotating beacons and working on mid to high voltage systems, an understanding of electrical circuits and aviation safety standards are key to successful candidacy for this position. Candidates willing to travel and work on projects averaging durations of 2 to 8 months from Florida to within the U.S. a must. Per Diem included with competitive pay and an excellent benefits package!

The day-to-day responsibilities of the Electrician: Airfield Systems/NAVAIDs May Include (but are not limited to):

• Maintenance and repair: Performing routine inspections, troubleshooting faults, replacing bulbs, cleaning lenses, and repairing electrical components on airfield navigational aids.
• Communication & Transparency: Ability to work with colleague electricians, to collaborate and follow the project plan provided by company leaders and a willingness to work toward the larger goal of a successful project
• Installation and upgrades: Installing new navigational aid systems, including wiring, control panels, and lighting fixtures, as well as upgrading existing systems with new technology.
• Preventative maintenance: Conducting regular checks on electrical systems and components to identify potential issues before they become operational problems.
• Compliance with regulations: Adhering to FAA regulations regarding airfield lighting standards, safety procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Technical expertise: Reading and interpreting electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to understand system layouts and troubleshoot issues
• Testing and Calibration: Using specialized equipment to test and calibrate navigational aids to ensure accurate performance.
• Coordination with other teams: Collaborating with airport operations staff, air traffic, and construction crews to coordinate maintenance and minimize disruptions.

Key Characteristics of the Electrician: Electrician: Airfield Systems/NAVAIDs

• Airfield Systems Experience on site and familiarity with NAVAIDS
• Approach lighting system familiarity and understanding thereof
• Proficiency and understanding of Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI)
• Familiarity with Very high frequency (VHF) omni-directional range, or VORs
• Ability to use a Smart Phone/Tablet, willingness to work safely and ensure colleagues do the same
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Eau Gallie Electric’s core values: Relationships, professionalism, results, continuous improvement, and community
• Journeyman electrician license or equivalent certification
• Preferred Licenses/Certifications: OSHA Training, Driver’s License

Benefits

At Eau Gallie Electric, we believe that great employees who deliver exceptional results in our community should be rewarded appropriately. We take a comprehensive view of compensation across pay, vacations, insurance, retirement, and continuing education. We believe that by providing holistic compensation to our employees they will in turn be able to provide a differentiated service in the community.

Pay

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: Competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits package
• Per diem
• Bonus incentives (to be explained by direct manager)

Vacation and Holiday

• 7 days Paid Time Off (PTO) (includes both vacation and sick time); employees receive 12 days of PTO after 5 years of service, PLUS
• 9 Major Holidays paid (New Years, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve)
• Eau Gallie Electric Bonus Week (1 additional week of Paid Time Off (PTO) during the week between Christmas and New Years to spend with your family and friends).

Insurance and Retirement

• 100% company paid health insurance.
• 100% match company retirement plan, up to 6% of total yearly pay
• $75,000 in life insurance (paid for by the company)
• Short term and Long-term disability insurance (paid for by the company)
• Access to company therapist and/or minister as needed (paid for by the company)

Continuing Education

• Company paid journeyman and master electrician education courses (paid for by the company)

Other Notes

• Military veteran applicants are a plus, we are owned and operated by a Service-Disabled Veteran
• This opening is for long-term employment, we are not hiring for a specific job. No matter your level of experience, there will always be room to move up to increasing responsibility.

Minimum Requirements

The Airfield Systems Electrician (NAVAIDS) shall meet the following minimum requirements:

• A valid driver’s license with own reliable transportation is required.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project location (anywhere in the U.S.) and to stay to work at the airfield for the lifeline duration of each project (average project ranges 2 months to 8 months)
• Previous experience as an electrician on airfield systems or in navigational aids
• Solid understanding of electrical systems, construction processes, and industry best practices.

· Previous OSHA Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) certification is a plus

• Education: Journeyman electrician license or equivalent certification
• Other duties as assigned.

Process of Candidacy

If after reading this Opportunity Profile, you sense the gifts and experiences you possess are a good initial match for Eau Gallie Electric, Inc., we invite you to begin the “Expression of Interest” process. You may contact us at any stage of the process to get more information and to ask questions. (Contact information is below).

Please provide the following documents and responses for review:

A current resume.

AND

Application documents are located on our website www.eg-electric.com/careers

Submit information to:

George M. Kohlmann, Recruiter

Eau Gallie Electric, Inc.

gkohlmann@eg-electric.com

Direct: 321-493-1446

In the subject line of the email, please write “Electrician: Airfield Systems/NAVAIDS”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour plus per diem

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week