Electrician/High Voltage

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ball State University Facilities Planning and Management is hiring a full-time, on-campus Electrician/High Voltage. Under supervision, the position performs maintenance work on electrical and high-voltage systems operating above 600 volts, in accordance with applicable regulations and codes. The role supports the university’s high-voltage distribution systems, emergency lighting and power systems, and electrical equipment across campus. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (first shift), with possible overtime and weekend work for temporary events or scheduled and unscheduled power interruptions. Employees must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship and be able to respond to campus within a reasonable time during emergencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Successful completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship plus two years of post-apprenticeship electrical experience and one year of verified experience operating and maintaining energized electrical systems of 4,160 volts or higher; or five years of electrical experience and one year operating and maintaining energized electrical systems of 4,160 volts or higher; or an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by Ball State University.
• Ability to read and understand safety policies and procedures, hazardous-material information, and university policies, procedures, and communications.
• Basic oral and written communication skills and ability to perform basic mathematical calculations at the level of first-year high school algebra.
• Basic computer and spreadsheet skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the university’s auto fleet policy.
• Ability to perform the mental and physical requirements described for the job duties.
• Ability to respond and be on campus within a reasonable time during an emergency, as determined by Ball State University.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, crouch, bend, climb, reach, and grasp; lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly; and use hand tools, power tools, test equipment, power lifts, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, dirt, and oil; safely see and hear in a range of lighting and sound conditions; distinguish colors and spatial depth; and read small print.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in electrical technology.
• More than one year of experience operating and maintaining energized electrical systems of 4,160 volts or higher.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the university’s 600-volt, 5 kV, and 15 kV distribution systems and related components, including sump pumps, transformer vaults, switchgear, fuses, substation equipment, circuit breakers, SF6 vault switches, and pad-mounted transformers.
• Switch loads at vault switches, operate load-break elbows at transformers, switch internal building loads, and maintain power and control apparatus.
• Understand, maintain, and use campus distribution maps, one-line diagrams, power riser diagrams, control diagrams, equipment specifications, and instructions in performing job duties.
• Troubleshoot, clean, maintain, repair, and operate emergency lighting and power systems, including generators, transfer switches, UPS equipment, central inverters, batteries, emergency lights, and distribution and branch-circuit panelboards.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduits and raceways from one-half inch to six inches in diameter.
• Install switches, wiring devices, controls, transformers, and distribution apparatus; install and terminate conductors and cables from 18 AWG to 500 KCM rated 300 to 15,000 volts; phase-check, balance, and terminate circuits.
• Perform electrical tests, measurements, and equipment and systems analysis, and report results for evaluation by engineers. Use Fluke meters, VLF high-potential testing, resistive load-bank tests, automated metering equipment, infrared imaging equipment, and manual parameter recording.
• Provide electrical power for temporary events and scheduled or unscheduled power interruptions; this may involve overtime and weekend work.
• Clean, maintain, inventory, and manage department tools and equipment, and report missing components to the supervisor.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of job-related chemicals, environmental concerns, applicable codes, and new technologies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription plans
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave for six weeks
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• University-funded retirement benefits
• Tuition discounts and coverage: 90% of eligible children’s undergraduate tuition at Ball State, 100% of the employee’s undergraduate tuition, and 80% of graduate tuition

What This Job Offers

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