Electrical Distribution Electrician

Job Posting

Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identify and report safety hazards. Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents. Abide by Utilities and Energy Management's set of core values : Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence. Participate in the on-call program and working after-hours.

Install, operate, maintain, and repair low- and medium-voltage metal-enclosed and metal-clad switchgear associated with campus electrical distribution systems. Duties include performing functional and diagnostic testing, inspecting and servicing breakers, and ensuring all work complies with electrical safety standards and operational procedures.

Accurate electronic documentation of maintenance activities and system conditions is required.

Perform medium underground cable installation, pulling, splicing, and terminations for lead-jacketed and EPR-insulated cables. Responsibilities include the installation, operation, and maintenance of underground distribution systems, including duct banks, manholes, vaults, raceways, and associated grounding and protective systems. Install and pull LV wire as required.

Perform work on exposed and overhead electrical distribution systems, including raceway, insulated, and non-insulated cable systems. Designated personnel are required to climb poles, towers, and other elevated structures to install, maintain, and repair electrical components and low-voltage lighting systems.

Update record drawings and create switching orders. Review and evaluate design proposals and specifications for feasibility. Effectively communicate verbally and electronically.

Operate forklift, bobcat, backhoe, bucket truck, cable trailer, cable pulling devices, and assorted personnel lifts. Drive UT vehicle. Experience with standard hand tools, digital volt-ohm meter, high voltage tester, high pot, megohmmeter. Perform other related functions as assigned.

Accurate electronic documentation of maintenance activities, inspections, and system conditions is required, including timely entry, updating, and tracking of work orders, asset information, and service histories within UT-Works the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Training certification required within 24 months. Maintains an acceptable driving record as required by UT Systems Policy UTS157. Required to wear uniforms and carry University issues cell phone during work and on call hours. Perform other related functions as assigned. Attends staff, safety meetings, switchgear operation and maintenance training courses. OJT of lower skill level electricians on operational and maintenance procedures as required. Required to carry University cell phone during work and on-call hours. Follows all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, takes required safety training, identifies and reports safety hazards.