Electrician - MCAS Iwakuni

About the role

Amentum supports the US Department of Defense on a contract for the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and is hiring an electrician to work on maintenance sites there. The position is based at a customer location aboard MCAS Iwakuni, is a non-SOFA assignment, and requires the candidate to be legally employed in Japan without housing or sponsorship. It is an eight-hour day, five days a week minimum, with on-call rotation and after-hours response to emergency work orders.

Key responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain electrical systems, equipment and components in commercial, industrial or residential settings.
• Interpret electrical blueprints, schematics and technical diagrams.
• Inspect electrical systems for hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Diagnose malfunctions using test equipment and hand tools, and perform preventive maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records of work, materials and project progress.
• Collaborate with supervisors, contractors and other trades to complete projects on schedule.
• Follow electrical codes, regulations and safety procedures at all times.
• Repair equipment for which specifications and technical manuals are missing or incomplete, and install fixtures, wiring conduits, motors and other equipment.
• Inspect circuits for shielding and grounding, prepare written reports and make technical decisions based on specifications, safety and codes.

Required profile

• Five years of electrical experience in operations and maintenance, or a Journeyman rating; current electrical license, Journeyman Electrician card or Japanese equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED and successful completion of an apprentice program.
• Valid passport of home country with at least 12 months remaining; applicants in Japan must hold their own visa sponsorship or residency.
• Ability to drive and obtain a Japanese driver's license within 90 days of hire, or a SOFA license, and to operate a company-provided vehicle on and off the installation.
• Fluency in English is preferred, and cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.

Required skills

• Knowledge of local electrical codes and trade practices, and of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Preferred: experience with SOW, electrical diagrams and blueprints, frequency converters/UPS and ground testing; AMMO-29 certification (electrical explosive safety for naval facilities).