Electrician - Section Lead

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, including:

• 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

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 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

• Master or Journeymen level license for an Electrician.

• Must be able to read and interpret building diagrams and technical manuals.

• Must have experience with and knowledge of NEC and NFPA-40

• Familiarity with the British Electrical Code (BEC), 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:

• Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License

• Possess a valid U.S. Passport (preferred)

• Must be able to meet all current USCENTCOM Deployment Policy Requirements, as outlined in the USCENTCOM APR 23 MOD EIGHTEEN TO USCENTCOM INDIVIDUAL AND INDIVIDUAL-UNIT DEPLOYMENT POLICY

• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Residency Visa for Qatar

• Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures.

• Must be able to endure long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.

TRAVEL: 100%, in deployed location.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.