Electrician at Port of Seattle in SeaTac, WA

The Port of Seattle is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

As an Electrician in our Aviation Maintenance Department, you will perform electrical maintenance, operation and installation work at SEA International Airport.

• You will be responsible for operation, installation and maintenance of all medium voltage substations.

• You will be conducting maintenance breakers, vaults, cables and terminations, power centers, power and lighting panels, airfield lighting, emergency generation, HVAC motor controls, Programable Logic Control (PLC), watt hour and demand metering.

• You will be responsible for automated monitoring and control systems, fault indicators, capacitors, regulators and surge suppression devices.

• You will be working with multiple other skilled crafts to replace, repair and maintain electrical systems.

• You will be troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment.

• Experienced – You have two (2) years of experience as a journey level electrician or equivalent in an industrial environment.

• Educated – You possess a valid Washington State EL01 Electricians Certificate and have completed a Washington State electrical apprenticeship or equivalent.

• Desired – We hope you have five (5) years working experience as a journey level electrician in an industrial environment and/or possess a cable splicer certification, welder certification, PLC certification.

• Technical – You have a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, OSHA, WISHA and safety requirements.

• Communication – You have excellent verbal, written and active listening skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Adaptability – You can work effectively in a high stress environment with many deadlines, unresolved situations, frequent changing priorities, delays and unexpected events while staying calm under pressure.

• Critical Thinking – You have the ability to utilize critical thinking and judgment in defining, analyzing and resolving problems.

• Driver’s License – You will need a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one, is required in order to drive on the airfield.

• Work Schedule – You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies. This position is subject to a 9-month probationary period. During the 9-month probationary training period, each workday may be spent on day, swing and graveyard shifts in three-month increments before bidding for a permanently assigned shift.

• Work Environment – You will generally work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. You may be exposed to areas of high noise, various hazardous materials, work at heights and/or in confined spaces.

• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.

• Overtime Eligible – You are eligible for overtime pay in this role.

• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. You may also be required to obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Customs Seal within 30 days of hire. In this role, you will be required to access Port of Seattle Police Department equipment, office locations, systems and/or vehicles. In compliance with Federal and State laws as the successful candidate, you will be required to pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) criminal history background check.

• Union Representation – This position is represented by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union, Local 46.

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.