Electrical Distribution Technician – Secret Clearance

About the role

The Electrical Distribution Technician provides operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of high‑ and medium‑voltage electrical distribution systems and airfield lighting infrastructure supporting missions at Al Udeid Air Base.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Master Electrician or Journeyman Electrician certification.
• Minimum 5 years experience with high/medium‑voltage distribution systems.
• Minimum 5 years experience in airfield lighting installation and maintenance.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to obtain a Qatar residency visa.
• Ability to meet USCENTCOM deployment policy and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Willingness to work in extreme dust, high‑temperature conditions and endure long hours.

Required skills

• High‑voltage electrical systems.
• Medium‑voltage electrical systems.
• Airfield lighting systems.
• Interpretation of electrical drawings and schematics.
• NEC compliance.
• Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Electrical troubleshooting.
• Maintenance documentation.