Electrician Supervisor

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Shop Supervisor is primarily responsible for supervising the daily operations of the Electrical Shop in the Facilities Management Department at the University of North Dakota. This position is responsible for managing the installation and maintenance of the campus electrical systems, including primary medium voltage campus infrastructure as well as building infrastructure and equipment electrical systems. This position is key in coordinating the electrical functionality with campus departments and within Facilities Management. The position requires analyzing electrical equipment as it relates to electrical systems; overseeing the repair of electrical systems; estimating electrical systems for installation; maintaining appropriate documents, database files, archives, and as-built drawings; ordering related parts and equipment; identifying, researching, and selecting technologies or systems to support the campus electrical system long-range plan; providing technical support and training to operators and technicians; writing and implementing procedures for electrical systems; and supervising full-time staff and temporary help. This is an on-call position and is subject to 24-hour call-backs on a rotating schedule.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology/Construction(Electrical) OR minimum of 5 years of directly related work experience
Working knowledge of medium voltage and building electrical systems
Master Electrical License valid in North Dakota, or obtain within six months of employment.
Must hold City of Grand Forks Electrical Contractor license or obtain within six months of employment
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
Requires the ability to interact and communicate with students, faculty, staff, and co-workers.
Ability to work in a diverse workforce.
Must be able to communicate effectively and follow directives.
Ability to comprehend and follow directives.
Requires sound decision making skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or lead experience in an electrical or facilities environment
Experience in an institutional or campus environment
Proficiency with CMMS systems (Computerized Maintenance Management System – work order management, asset tracking, maintenance scheduling)
Experience in coordinating and managing contractors
Experience with thermal imaging and FLIR software
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities

Determine resources available, manage 24/7 workload and schedules
Evaluate personnel needs, request hires, perform interviews, and hire candidates; assess and write Performance Management Plans (PMPs); provide performance feedback and development to employees
Determine need and oversee request/ordering of essential equipment, tools and parts; perform inventories and maintain assets
Oversee the organization and maintenance of appropriate shop documents, database files, archives and as-built drawings
Assure employees follow safe work practices by reviewing and monitoring daily tasks and techniques
Evaluate and develop effective Preventive Maintenance (PM) and deferred maintenance plans; oversee implementation
Recommend and create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure compliance
Evaluate shop training needs, develop plans and use approved SOPs to provide hands-on training to technicians/student hires
Plan and schedule developmental training for employees to improve appropriate skillsets
Ensure employees compliance with all applicable policy and procedures
Efficiently manage all resources to include reviewing and approving technicians’ time entries for accuracy
Coordinate with other supervisors as needed; escalate issues to management/administration and recommend possible solutions
Participate in facilities continuous improvement program; identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve productivity and spare parts management/just-in-time supply
Establish standards and set the example for crew
Coordinate projects and maintenance with other university departments, Facilities Management trades, contractors and customers
Frequently review all shop WOs, determine priorities and plan for completion; review accuracy and close out completed WOs
Inspect/review completed work assignments and projects performed by technicians/contractors performing building maintenance
Review blueprints and specifications for Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) for design standard compliance and provide feedback to the mechanical design team
Recommend changes to design standards, when applicable
Prepare/submit estimates for labor and material for in-house projects using existing templates; order parts/supplies as necessary
Utilize contractors when applicable and confirm workmanship meets UND blueprint/specifications, budgets and timing
Reduce reactive by increasing proactive maintenance through increased use of PMs and predictive maintenance methodologies; perform analysis of failures to prevent recurring problems
Oversee the installation and maintenance activities for the campus electrical systems
Install, retrofit and maintain electrical systems as per written and/or verbal directives and per blueprints/schematics.
Analyze electrical equipment as it relates to campus electrical systems
Provide contingencies for the reliability and redundancy of campus electrical systems
Coordinate electrical systems functionality with other departmental units within Facilities Management end work with technicians and operators in those areas to facilitate the use and understanding of the campus electrical system
Works with medium voltage equipment to include transformers, switches and wire
Oversee an electrical preventive maintenance program
Oversee the thermal imaging testing of electrical mains, switchgear, and panel boards
Identify, research, and select technologies or systems to support the campus electrical system long-range plan
Ensure code compliance and proper methods and procedures are being followed
Obtain required electrical wiring certificates
Assist in identifying energy saving products and practices
Ensure energy management processes and procedures are followed
Assist in managing daily electrical load demands and electrical co-generation