Master Electrician

University of Kentucky•Lexington, KY

39d

About The Position

The Master Electrician shall perform installations, maintenance, and repairs in UK Healthcare, Medical Center, and/or Campus facilities applicable to projects, electrical systems, and electrical equipment: During construction/renovation, designs, installs and tests new equipment and systems; Assesses projects and gathers necessary permits; Implements design and oversees preparation and installation of wiring and lighting fixtures; Runs conduit, pulls and mounts equipment; Terminates power and control circuits; starts up; and checks out equipment; Repairs, replaces, and/or maintains older, pre-existing electrical systems and electrical equipment, including motors, drives, controls, starter, lights, power, communication, PLC, and other related equipment; Diagnoses problems and applies critical thinking in the process of repairing or remedying the issue(s); Analyzes and solves problems with various electrical controls and systems; electromechanical repairs; generators; motors; motor starters; VFD's; transformers; switches; and circuit breakers; Interprets schematics, prints, and oral instructions for electrical applications; Interprets electrical and mechanical situations to determine process failure, process need, and process improvement; Uses testing equipment, including but not limited to DMMs, amp meters, Megger meters; Performs preventative maintenance in accordance with methods and procedures to eliminate operating problems and improve outcomes; and provides technical guidance and training, as needed, and may guide apprentices and journeymen electricians. In addition, this position models and promotes excellent customer service for internal and external customers; Proactively and regularly initiates contact with customers and clients; Deals calmly and effectively with others in difficult situations; Works well with contractors and other tradesmen; Advises supervisor of customer needs, delivers appropriate responses, and monitors progress towards reaching goals and objectives, as directed; Maintains inventories of tools, materials, equipment, or products; Submits requests for materials, supplies, or equipment to supervisor; Performs work in-process and upon completion in compliance with instructions; Ensures completion of work adheres to established practices, highest quality standards, and overall acceptability of work; Maintains designated working areas in a safe and orderly manner continuously free of trash and debris; and executes maintenance priorities in order to improve response time and facility/equipment reliability.

Requirements

MS Windows/Office
KRONOS
SAP
Experience and knowledge to tackle the most complex electrical systems
Extensive job knowledge and understanding of the electrician's trade, including practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment
Knowledgeable in all areas of the national electrical code
Excels in analyzing and solving problems with various electrical controls and systems
4-year apprenticeships, completing 144 hours of technical training; and 2,000 hours of training on-the-job + 6 Years Trade or Field Experience

Nice To Haves

Driver's License

Responsibilities

Performs installations, maintenance, and repairs in UK Healthcare, Medical Center, and/or Campus facilities applicable to projects, electrical systems, and electrical equipment
During construction/renovation, designs, installs and tests new equipment and systems
Assesses projects and gathers necessary permits
Implements design and oversees preparation and installation of wiring and lighting fixtures
Runs conduit, pulls and mounts equipment
Terminates power and control circuits
Starts up and checks out equipment
Repairs, replaces, and/or maintains older, pre-existing electrical systems and electrical equipment, including motors, drives, controls, starter, lights, power, communication, PLC, and other related equipment
Diagnoses problems and applies critical thinking in the process of repairing or remedying the issue(s)
Analyzes and solves problems with various electrical controls and systems
Electromechanical repairs
Generators
Motors
Motor starters
VFD's
Transformers
Switches
Circuit breakers
Interprets schematics, prints, and oral instructions for electrical applications
Interprets electrical and mechanical situations to determine process failure, process need, and process improvement
Uses testing equipment, including but not limited to DMMs, amp meters, Megger meters
Performs preventative maintenance in accordance with methods and procedures to eliminate operating problems and improve outcomes
Provides technical guidance and training, as needed, and may guide apprentices and journeymen electricians
Models and promotes excellent customer service for internal and external customers
Proactively and regularly initiates contact with customers and clients
Deals calmly and effectively with others in difficult situations
Works well with contractors and other tradesmen
Advises supervisor of customer needs, delivers appropriate responses, and monitors progress towards reaching goals and objectives, as directed
Maintains inventories of tools, materials, equipment, or products
Submits requests for materials, supplies, or equipment to supervisor
Performs work in-process and upon completion in compliance with instructions
Ensures completion of work adheres to established practices, highest quality standards, and overall acceptability of work
Maintains designated working areas in a safe and orderly manner continuously free of trash and debris
Executes maintenance priorities in order to improve response time and facility/equipment reliability