Maintenance Electrician I- Full time

Description

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a forward-thinking, Native American-owned multi-disciplinary consulting firm? Akana is seeking an Electrician (with design experience)to join our dynamic team!

This position is full-time with immediate availability.

We're committed to sustainable solutions and strong community ties, and we're looking for someone who shares that vision.

In this key role, you will apply the principles of electricity, power generation, electrical distribution, lighting, and sustainable power generation to assess and design systems working directly with other team members of Akana to meet our client's project requirements. Our focus on good client service requires excellent communication, attention to details and cooperative teamwork.

What You'll Do:

• Perform electrical equipment site assessments for the purpose of completion of SKM arc flash and fault coordination studies, as well as maintenance needs
• Development of electrical one-line drawings depicting electrical distribution for facilities
• Perform Infrared Thermography surveys, including opening electrical panels and cabinets to gain access for surveys.
• Conduct ASHRAE Level I and 2 Energy Audits and provides recommended energy conservation measures for electrical equipment and systems.
• Review both electrical and mechanical drawing and specifications for constructability and energy efficiency.
• Perform commissioning site visits on all types of buildings and power distribution systems, including, lighting, building power distribution, electrical substations, switchgear, switchboards, and power generating equipment. Witness third party start-ups and testing system components.
• Facilitate functional performance testing of electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.

Requirements

Minimum Required Key Qualifications:

• Must have 8+-years of hands-on electrical experience working in and around building electrical equipment and incoming power supply systems
• Licensed electrician for low and medium voltage electrical equipment and have or be able to get a Nevada electrical certification immediately is greatly desired.
• Direct recent experience in infrared thermography is greatly desired
• EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) Registrations are a plus!
• Electrical building or utility power distribution and lighting experience
• 8+ years of field hands-on electrical work experience required
• Experience in use of SKM software for arc flash and fault coordination studies is a plus
• Competent in the use of other electrical engineering software a plus
• Knowledge and experience in renewable energy systems a plus
• Able to solve problems and troubleshoot as the need arises
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills