Electrician

Electrician

As infrastructure critical to the region's growth and prosperity, Nashville International Airport (BNA) is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. The State of Tennessee's 2025 Economic Impact Study reports that in 2024 alone, BNA generated $13.8 billion in total economic impact, supported 80,000 jobs and contributed to $2.1 billion in federal, state and local taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars.

Job Summary: The Electrician is responsible for completing the installation, modification, and repair of lighting and mechanical systems in the airport and performing preventive maintenance and repair of motors, relays, circuit breakers, power distribution, and other electrical components of the lighting and mechanical systems. Other responsibilities include planning projects, completing material take-off, and supporting projects from start to finish.

Essential Job Duties:

• Installs, modifies, and repairs lighting and mechanical systems in airport and airfield facilities.
• Assists in inspecting maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical facilities and develops improvements to such facilities.
• Installs complete electrical systems including pipe, wire, and terminations.
• Operates aerial lifts, boom trucks, tow motors, fork trucks, scissors lifts, and other heavy machinery.
• Reads blueprints, schematics, and cut sheets of systems and facilities.
• Maintains and repairs motors, relays, circuit breakers, and other electrical components of the lighting and mechanical systems.
• Works on 24-volt system and circuit boards.
• Lays out projects, completes material take-off, and supports projects start to finish.
• Works with live electrical equipment in hazardous areas.
• Conducts megger tests on cables to check insulation life.
• Performs electronic repairs and installations.
• Uses blueprints, wiring diagrams, and installation manuals to complete assigned projects.
• Performs new installations of high and low voltage electrical systems such as transformers, sub panels, and network racks.
• Repairs, maintains, and monitors backup generator systems and transfer switches.
• Works on a rotation for being on call 24/7, as well as filling in for other shifts to support airport operations
• Follows all safety regulations and wears required personal protective equipment.
• Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
• Supports MNAA's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Electrical Facilities and Equipment: Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes pertaining to electrical or airfield facilities and equipment.
• Construction Practices: Knowledge of construction practices, specifications and plans, and site development.
• Fire Safety Equipment: Knowledge of fire safety equipment, including the installation, maintenance, and testing of alarms and sprinklers.
• Servers and Networks: Knowledge of local area network systems configuration, implementation, and administration.
• Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Electrical Testing: Skill in conducting modern electrical testing using appropriate equipment.
• Equipment Maintenance: Skill in identifying the need for and performing routine maintenance on equipment.
• Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
• Computer Use: Skill in using a personal computer, the internet, and other software to perform job-related functions.
• Blueprint Reading: Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints and other technical drawings such as schematics, ladder diagrams, and sketches.
• Hand Tools: Skill in using hand tools and equipment such as electric drills, saws, and jack hammers.
• Hazard Evaluation: Skill in recognizing, reporting, and mitigating airport, airfield, and airspace hazards.
• Installation: Skill in installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Leadership: Skill in leading, taking charge, and offering opinions and direction.
• Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
• Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability: Acts reliably and responsibly with others.
• Independence: Develops ways of doing things, guides oneself with little or no supervision, makes independent decisions, and exercises self-dependence to get things done.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Postsecondary apprenticeship or related training
• 2-4 years of electrical or related experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Air Operations Area (AOA) Clearance (180 days upon hire)
• Journeyman electrician certification or 4 years of electrical military training

Preferred:

• 4-7 years electrical or related experience.