Electrician

About the company

Centerra GmbH is a subsidiary of a US company called Constellis and has more than 25 years of continuous experience in Germany. Centerra maintains a headquarters in Kaiserslautern with additional locations throughout the country. As a result, we have long-standing and positive relationships with German business partners, local authorities and other companies and suppliers. Currently, Centerra GmbH manages Base Operation Support (BOS) contracts, military housing, facility maintenance and vehicle fleet maintenance contracts throughout Germany for the U.S. Government. We also operate security contracts and a flooring company under commercial contracts.

We are looking for an Electrician who will perform a variety of electrical work such as installation, maintenance or repair of equipment used in the generation, distribution or utilization of electrical power. The Maintenance Electrician job requires extensive training and experience, usually acquired through formal education or similar training and experience.

Tasks

• Install or repair a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heaters, wiring systems or other transmission equipment
• Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications
• Diagnosing problems in the electrical system or with devices
• Performing standard calculations in relation to load requirements of cabling or electrical equipment
• Use a variety of electrician tools and measuring and testing equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid business license/certification required

Qualifications

• Ability to speak English fluently
• At least one (1) year of experience as an electrician
• Ability to obtain a work permit to live and work in Germany
• Ability to obtain a German driver's license for passenger vehicles (car/van/minibus/small trailer)
• Organizational skills: Ability to multitask, organize and detail
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Adaptability: Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Confidentiality: High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Proactivity: The individual must be proactive and self-motivated to meet the manager's needs
• Team player: Dedicated team player with a can-do attitude and strong commitment to the company mission

Statement of Equal Opportunity

Constellis and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.