What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician - Senior Maintenance Mechanic (Fields Division) position at Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority?
About us:
Welcome to the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, where we operate RDU International Airport, a vital hub connecting North Carolina to the world. In 2024, our teamwork helped us serve 15.5 million passengers, generate a $24.1 billion economic impact, and our dedication to excellence has been recognized with a Top Five passenger satisfaction ranking in North America. We're a tight-knit team of over 400 employees where accountability and collaboration are our guiding principles, and safety is our top priority. Whether your role is indoors or outdoors, you'll be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions. We believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and professional development to help your career take flight.
About You:
You embody core values that will play a pivotal role in connecting our community to places and the people who matter most. Your commitment to continuous learning will drive innovation and growth, while your unwavering integrity ensures that our brand remains trustworthy and reputable. Your respect for colleagues and clients alike fosters a collaborative and positive environment. Your dedication to excellence in every task you undertake will elevate our brand’s standards. Lastly, your team spirit will unite our efforts and amplify our collective success.
About the Role:
As a Senior Electrical Maintenance Mechanic, you'll bring your top-notch electrical skills to the forefront, specializing in critical tasks that keep our airport's systems powered and running flawlessly. From bustling terminals and welcoming public spaces to the roadways and administrative buildings that keep the airport humming, this is your flight path. In this role, you’ll be the one ensuring every electrical system is as safe, reliable, and well-tuned as the instruments in a cockpit. By keeping everything in compliance with local codes and airport regulations, you’ll help our operations stay on schedule—delivering a smooth journey for both airport staff and the millions of passengers who pass through our gates. Ready to join us in keeping our 24/7 operation soaring smoothly? The position is on 2nd shift which is from to 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm. The working schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday (with Sunday and Monday off).
What You'll do:
- Maintain and repair runway and taxiway lighting systems, including approach lighting, edge lights, centerline lights, and obstruction lighting, parking structures and roadways.
- Perform regular inspections to ensure proper functioning and compliance with FAA regulations.
- Troubleshoot lighting systems to quickly address outages or malfunctions. Maintains 5000-volt, 480/277 volt and 208/120-volt electrical systems.
- Maintain and repair electrical circuits, wiring, transformers, and power distribution systems in airside areas, including airfield lighting vaults.
- Conduct periodic testing of electrical infrastructure to ensure reliable power delivery to airside facilities.
- Inspect and maintain emergency power systems, including backup generators and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to ensure they function properly during power outages.
- Test emergency systems periodically to confirm operational readiness.
- Ensure all electrical work adheres to local and national electrical codes, FAA regulations, and airport safety standards.
- Conduct electrical safety checks and ensure proper grounding and protection against electrical hazards in airside areas.
- Coordinate with airport operations and air traffic control to ensure that maintenance work does not interfere with active flight operations.
- Document any issues with airside electrical systems and provide reports to supervisors and relevant airport authorities.
- Assist in creating preventive maintenance schedules and reports on the status of airside electrical systems.
- Collaborate with other airport departments, including airfield operations, ground handling, and security, to minimize disruption caused by electrical maintenance or repairs.
- Actively participate as a member of the entire maintenance department, providing support for tasks outside of electrical, such as general maintenance or repairs in other areas, sewage backup, and other issues to ensure smooth airport operations as needed.
- Repair and maintenance of traffic signals, lighting systems on the street, parking lots and the parking deck using aerial lifts, bucket trucks, ladders, and scaffolding.
- Locate underground utilities (electrical, water, sewer).
* A detailed job description will be provided during the recruitment screening process
What You Need:
Education:
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred:
- Associate degree or Apprentice Program
Experience:
Required:
- 5 or more years of experience in electrical trade or 2.5 years of experience as an airfield technician.
Preferred:
- 7 or more years of experience in the electrical trade
- Airfield experience in electrical trade
Licenses or Certifications:
Required:
- Valid NC Driver’s License
- CDL class B License (or ability to obtain within 9 months)
Preferred:
- Valid NC State Electrical Contractor License
Emergency/Weather Status
This position is considered Essential. This means this department and role are essential to operations and required to be on-site when there is an airport incident (emergency/weather).
RDU Benefits:
At the Authority, we appreciate you and care about your health, happiness, and future. Our benefits start on day one, including medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, employee discounts, and perks like an on-site gym, a dedicated wellness team, and frequent company and team outings. For a full list of benefit offerings, check out the RDU.com Careers Page
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