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Tidewater Inc. · 1 week ago

Journeyman Electrician - International Maintenance

San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$38/hr - $46/hr

5+ years exp

Tidewater Inc. is seeking an experienced Certified Journeyman Electrician to support the U.S. Department of State (DoS) International Maintenance Assistance Program (IMAP) and ensure the reliability and safety of electrical systems at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide. This role involves performing preventative and corrective maintenance, system inspections, troubleshooting, and upgrades to mission-critical electrical infrastructure.

ConstructionEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringFacility ManagementIndustrialPublic Safety

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Attend in-brief meetings, security briefings, and out-briefs at Post (Embassies/Consulates)

Coordinate outages, access to secure areas (including PCC), and work schedules with Facility Managers (FM) and teammates

Review GMMS (Global Maintenance Management System) equipment listings and PM schedules for accuracy and improvement

Execute PM in accordance with IMAP checklists and document all findings

Inspect and maintain electrical systems within SOW, including:

Grounding and bonding systems

Switchgear and main/sub distribution panels

Lightning protection systems

Conduct infrared (IR) scans, torque/tightness checks, and load balancing on supply conductors

Verify installation integrity: conductor sizing versus OCP, insulation condition, termination quality, and overall compliance

Identify, estimate, and execute corrective maintenance tasks; prepare Bill of Materials (BOM) and coordinate parts availability

Test equipment post-repair to verify proper functionality

Document unresolved issues on Remaining Deficiency worksheets with recommended next steps

Produce thorough Service Reports after each visit (classified/unclassified as applicable)

Complete PM check sheets, Corrective Maintenance worksheets, and Remaining Deficiency worksheets

Maintain accurate timekeeping (Deltek or appropriate system) and expense reporting (Trip Expense Report/TER)

Provide on-the-job training (OJT) and, when requested, dedicated 4–8 hour training sessions for LES; collect signed training rosters

Participate in weekly status updates and periodic Microsoft Teams meetings with the Field Service Manager

Communicate daily accomplishments, issues, and timeline concerns to teammates and leadership

Wear appropriate PPE at all times and adhere to NFPA 70E, OSHA, NEC, and DoS/OBO standards

Proactively identify life, health, and safety issues and work with teammates/FMs to resolve where possible

Ensure work areas are cleaned, organized, and left in acceptable condition after tasks are completed

Review tickets, eCCs (Electronic Country Clearances), and passports for accuracy; return unneeded passports to IMAP Travel Manager promptly

Stay current on professional trade licenses, code revisions, and expectations outlined in the Field Operations Manual

Report any failures of company-issued equipment or GFE to IMAP Logistics through your Team Leader

Complete Danger Pay/Post Hardship verifications (as applicable)

Qualification

Journeyman Electrician LicenseNFPA 70E knowledgeOSHA knowledgeNEC knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteSafety/security protocolsAttention to detailDocumentation discipline