Electrical Distribution Technician

About the role

The Electrical Distribution Technician will operate, maintain, inspect and repair high‑ and medium‑voltage electrical distribution systems and airfield lighting infrastructure supporting operations at Al Udeid Air Base.

Key responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair high‑ and medium‑voltage distribution equipment.
• Maintain, inspect and repair runway, taxiway, apron and navigational lighting systems.
• Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance on electrical infrastructure.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical manuals.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Coordinate with airfield operations and other maintenance disciplines.
• Document maintenance actions, inspections and system status.
• Respond to emergency outages and mission‑critical electrical issues.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Master Electrician or Journeyman Electrician certification.
• Minimum five years of hands‑on experience with high‑ or medium‑voltage distribution systems.
• Minimum five years of experience in airfield lighting maintenance.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license (U.S. passport preferred).
• Ability to meet USCENTCOM deployment requirements and obtain a Qatar residency visa.
• Willingness to work in extreme environmental conditions and endure long hours.
• DoD Secret security clearance.

Required skills

• High‑voltage electrical systems
• Medium‑voltage electrical systems
• Airfield lighting systems
• Electrical drawings interpretation
• NEC compliance
• Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Electrical maintenance documentation