Electrical Supervisor

City of Houston • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Houston Public Works is seeking candidates who can supervise the electrical maintenance of water treatment plants and facilities. This role involves planning, scheduling, supervising, coordinating, reviewing, and monitoring work assignments according to required plans and specifications. The supervisor will advise and interpret complex plans and specifications, prepare and update repair and maintenance records on equipment to adhere to safety guidelines, and administer departmental policies and procedures related to operational and personnel activities. Additionally, the role requires coordinating site-specific maintenance activities with outside contractors and City departments, preparing periodic budget estimates and operational reports, and ensuring preventative/corrective maintenance tasks are carried out in a timely and efficient manner. The position also involves responding to emergency calls for electrical issues and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires a high school degree or a GED certificate.
• Requires successful completion of an apprentice electrician program approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or the equivalent as recognized by the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board.
• Six (6) years of journey-level experience in the area of work to be performed, either as an inside electrician or outside lineman, are required.
• A valid State of Texas Journeyman Electrician License is required.
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and comply with the City of Houston’s policy on driving.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in maintaining medium/low voltage systems.
• Knowledge of electrical controls.
• Prior experience in obtaining budgetary quotes.
• Supervision of electrical personnel.
• Scheduling vendor activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical maintenance of water treatment plants and facilities.
• Plan, schedule, supervise, coordinate, review and monitor work assignments according to required plans and specifications.
• Advise and interpret complex plans and specifications.
• Prepare and update repair and maintenance records on equipment to adhere to safety guidelines.
• Administer departmental policies and procedures related to operational and personnel activities.
• Coordinate site specific maintenance activities with outside contractors, City departments, etc.
• Prepare periodic budget estimates and operational reports as required and/or requested.
• Ensure preventative/corrective maintenance tasks are carried out in timely and efficient manner.
• Respond to emergency calls for electrical issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED