Senior Electrical Systems Technician

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

44d • Onsite

About The Position

UT Southwestern is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Systems Technician to lead the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of our complex 138kv substation and electrical distribution system. We are looking for someone with a minimum of twelve (12) years of hands-on work experience, strong troubleshooting/problem-solving skills, strong blueprint literacy, mentorship abilities, and a proven track record of driving operational safety and infrastructure reliability. As a Senior Electrical Systems Technician, you will apply advanced diagnostic expertise to solve critical system failures, ensure strict compliance with NEC and OSHA safety standards, and mentor junior technicians; this position works under minimal supervision to provide skilled work in evaluation and testing functions for electrical systems. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Requirements

• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in operating and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
• Strong troubleshooting/problem-solving skills
• Strong blueprint literacy
• Mentorship abilities
• Proven track record of driving operational safety and infrastructure reliability
• Apply advanced diagnostic expertise to solve critical system failures
• Ensure strict compliance with NEC and OSHA safety standards
• Works under minimal supervision to provide skilled work in evaluation and testing functions for electrical systems.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain University owned 138kv substation and 15kv distribution system.
• Coordinate annual maintenance, installation and repair of high and medium voltage equipment.
• Write switching procedures for load transfers and isolation with minimum customer disruption.
• Maintain and analyze preventative maintenance records and recommends repairs and or upgrades.
• Analyze electrical distribution equipment annual thermographic surveys data and generate report.
• Review annual distribution transformers oil analysis test results and determine any action required.
• Work with consulting engineering firms on all electrical upgrades.
• Insure all contractor work complies with UT specifications and policies and is performed safely.
• Respond to electrical equipment emergency call-ins 24/7 and restore power in a timely manner.
• Review electrical drawings and submittals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree