Electrician Section Lead

Job Overview

The Electrician – Section Lead is responsible for leading and supervising a team of electricians in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems across Al Udeid Air Base. This role combines hands‑on technical work with leadership, safety oversight, and coordination to ensure all electrical operations support mission readiness and comply with applicable codes and base requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a section of electricians performing electrical maintenance and repair work.
• Plan, assign, and oversee daily work activities to ensure timely and efficient completion of tasks.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair low- and medium-voltage electrical systems.
• Ensure all work complies with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, host nation regulations, and base‑specific standards.
• Perform and review preventive maintenance inspections and corrective maintenance actions.
• Read, interpret, and update electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Coordinate work with other trades, supervisors, and base representatives.
• Enforce safety procedures, conduct job safety analyses, and promote a strong safety culture.
• Maintain accurate records, work orders, material usage, and maintenance reports.
• Assist with troubleshooting complex electrical issues and emergency response as required.
• Support inspections, audits, and quality control reviews.
• Ensure proper use, care, and accountability of tools, equipment, and materials.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience related to the maintenance, repair, and testing of electrical systems.
• Master or Journeymen license required.
• Ability to read and interpret building diagrams and technical manuals.
• Experience with and knowledge of NEC and NFPA-40.
• Familiarity with the British Electrical Code (BEC) is desirable.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of NEC, electrical safety practices, and power distribution systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams in an industrial, commercial, or military base environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints and technical documentation.
• Physically able to work in hot, outdoor environments and confined spaces.
• Prior experience working on U.S. military installations or overseas locations.

Additional Requirements

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Valid U.S. Passport (preferred).
• Meet all current USCENTCOM Deployment Policy Requirements.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Residency Visa for Qatar.
• Work in extreme environmental conditions including dust, high temperatures, hazardous conditions, and long hours.

Travel

100% travel; in deployed location.

Security Clearance

Must have and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employment

An equal opportunity employer, the organization is an EOE, including disability and veteran status.