ELECTRICIAN

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician maintains, troubleshoots, analyzes/evaluates, repairs and installs facility electrical systems and equipment as directed including large and complex components/systems. Leads specialty projects. Performs, directs and inspects for code and regulation compliance, all electrical installations, change orders, emergency repairs and other electrical maintenance to facility electrical systems. Performs/oversees all preventative and routine maintenance on electrical systems and others. Evaluates effectiveness of isolated power/isolated ground systems. Uses a wide range of test equipment to evaluate building power quality under dynamic load conditions to identify intermittent or developing problems. Will be required to work with voltages from 120volts to 12,470 volts. Inspects, troubleshoots, installs, repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, using hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments. Identifies and secures appropriate supplies and equipment. Assists in maintaining plant-engineering capability of facility including development of systems for control for efficient and effective utilization of all utilities. Collaborates with other facility personnel to ensure timely completion of all projects. Provides direction, guidance and technical assistance as needed to other personnel. Documents and maintains all required records and information pertinent to assignments, work orders, instruction manuals, blueprints and other such materials as required. Provides training and technical updates other department personnel to expand department capabilities. Updates practice as necessary to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. Researches new techniques, materials, equipment and makes recommendations to management. No supervisory responsibilities or duties. Directs other personnel on specific projects or other work assignments. Orients new employees and may provide guidance to contract staff. What We Require: Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of a trade or vocational school with courses in blueprint reading, mathematics and physics with specialized curriculum in the electrical maintenance field preferred. Experience: Three years of experience as a licensed electrician required. Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Journeyman's or Masters Electrical License. Valid Virginia driver's license preferred for positions in the hospitals and required for Property Maintenance positions. Life Support: N/A Other Minimum Qualifications: Familiarity with state electrical codes for hospitals and commercial occupancies. Must possess a good understanding of isolated power systems, isolated ground systems, harmonics, sags, swells and spikes. Good interpersonal and teamwork skills. Ability to communicate with co-workers and others. Ability to use a computerized work order control system. Ability to maintain required records and follow verbal and written instructions. Position is deemed emergency personnel during emergency weather conditions. May be asked to provide own transportation and travel to other Carilion work sites. May be required to work at other Carilion facilities to meet staffing needs. This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required
Three years of experience as a licensed electrician required
Journeyman's or Masters Electrical License
Familiarity with state electrical codes for hospitals and commercial occupancies
Must possess a good understanding of isolated power systems, isolated ground systems, harmonics, sags, swells and spikes
Good interpersonal and teamwork skills
Ability to communicate with co-workers and others
Ability to use a computerized work order control system
Ability to maintain required records and follow verbal and written instructions
Position is deemed emergency personnel during emergency weather conditions
May be asked to provide own transportation and travel to other Carilion work sites
May be required to work at other Carilion facilities to meet staffing needs

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a trade or vocational school with courses in blueprint reading, mathematics and physics with specialized curriculum in the electrical maintenance field preferred.
Valid Virginia driver's license preferred for positions in the hospitals and required for Property Maintenance positions.

Responsibilities

Maintains, troubleshoots, analyzes/evaluates, repairs and installs facility electrical systems and equipment
Leads specialty projects
Performs, directs and inspects for code and regulation compliance, all electrical installations, change orders, emergency repairs and other electrical maintenance to facility electrical systems
Performs/oversees all preventative and routine maintenance on electrical systems and others
Evaluates effectiveness of isolated power/isolated ground systems
Evaluates building power quality under dynamic load conditions to identify intermittent or developing problems
Inspects, troubleshoots, installs, repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment
Identifies and secures appropriate supplies and equipment
Assists in maintaining plant-engineering capability of facility
Collaborates with other facility personnel to ensure timely completion of all projects
Provides direction, guidance and technical assistance as needed to other personnel
Documents and maintains all required records and information pertinent to assignments, work orders, instruction manuals, blueprints and other such materials as required
Provides training and technical updates other department personnel to expand department capabilities
Updates practice as necessary to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
Researches new techniques, materials, equipment and makes recommendations to management
Directs other personnel on specific projects or other work assignments
Orients new employees and may provide guidance to contract staff