Senior Electrician

The University of Southern Mississippi•Hattiesburg, MS

31d•$30 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Electrician. This role involves Journeyman-level work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, facilities, and related electronic controls and devices, in addition to all primary and secondary power systems. The position includes supervision, TMA allocation of duties, and evaluation of personnel. The Senior Electrician participates in the call-out chain, meter reading, and underground locating 811 as needed. They will also work athletic and other events as assigned, which often occur after normal working hours and on weekends. This position is considered essential personnel and may require unusual attendance responsibilities, such as storm duty.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and completion of JATC program (10,000 hrs.).
Must be a certified electrical journeyman with 5 years of related electrical experience and/or training.
At least 1 year of 12KVA-25KVA high voltage experience.
Valid Mississippi Driver’s License.
Valid Mississippi Commercial Driver’s License with Class B endorsement.
Ability to quickly diagnose and repair electrical systems in the event of an emergency.
Familiarity to repair and diagnose generators, backup power systems, and related equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software.
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Skill in using mathematics to solve problems.
Ability to obtain a driver’s license prior to employment.
Knowledge of the repair, maintenance, and operation of buildings and/or electrical systems.
Ability to perform maintenance, to follow instructions, and to interpret drawings and diagrams.
Ability to act as Supervisor in the absence of the Electrical Superintendent.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Seven (7) years of related experience as a journeyman electrician.
Three (3) years of high voltage experience.

Responsibilities

Leads, supervises and performs work to install electrical systems in university buildings per specifications, blue prints, and applicable codes, in addition to implementing and overseeing the preventive maintenance program for electrical systems and associated equipment.
Substation switching 15KV breakers utilization of the bypass bus system.
Operation of the15KV S&C switches for power distribution on campus.
Leads, supervises and performs the work to isolate and correct electrical system faults; tests electrical equipment and systems such as, emergency back-up systems, motor starters, variable frequency drives, circuit breakers, branch circuits, and installs conduit/raceways for all buildings.
Leads, supervises and performs maintenance and repairs of all outside primary electrical distribution systems to include high voltage systems.
Manages and oversees new construction and maintenance of outside contractors working on institutional electrical systems to included providing materials for contractors in labor-only situations and managing the progress of projects, as well as, reviewing the project budget to ensure timely project completion within budget.
Manages staff, processes work orders, assigns tasks and inspects work, provides training, education and evaluation of work; assists in maintaining a customer service-oriented environment; performs other duties as assigned.
Participates in call-out chain, meter reading, and underground locating 811 as needed.
Works athletic and other events as assigned, which often occur after normal working hours and on weekends.
May require unusual attendance responsibilities, such as storm duty.