Senior Electrician - Evenings

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Electrician at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center supports the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of critical electrical infrastructure across the institution. The Senior Electrician plays a vital role in maintaining normal and emergency power systems, responding to service calls, and supporting facilities operations that directly impact patient care, research, and administrative functions. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Senior Electrician works closely with other skilled crafts, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure electrical systems, alarms, and controls operate in compliance with institutional standards. The Facilities Electrician role requires strong technical expertise, responsiveness, and a commitment to service excellence. Ideal candidate will be a licensed electrician with five+ years of experience in installations and repairs. Strong troubleshooting skills, able to read prints, and experienced with electrical controls. Solid knowledge of lighting systems, motor controls (starters, VFDs), and general electrical equipment (panels, switchgear, transformers). Familiarity with BAS, sensors, and basic computer use is a plus. Join a collaborative and supportive team that values teamwork, continuous learning, and career growth. Our group works closely together, ensuring help is always available while providing ongoing opportunities to develop and advance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Six years Post-journeyman experience in commercial/industrial electrical work involving interior and exterior wiring and the repair of electrical equipment and systems.
JRNY-E - Journeyman Electrician Texas.
Ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of critical infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship.
One year Related supervisory experience and/or minimum of one year experience with MD Anderson building systems specifications and Owners Design Guidelines.
EL-M - Master Electrician Texas.
Industry-sponsored inspector certifications issued by the International Code Council (ICC) related to electrical work.
TDL - Texas Drivers License Valid Class A, B or C Texas driver's license and eligible to drive State and institutional vehicles.
Familiarity with BAS, sensors, and basic computer use.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair normal and emergency power electrical systems
Troubleshoot electrical, motor control, and programmable logic controller systems
Maintain and manage operations and maintenance inventory for electrical systems
Repair and troubleshoot lighting systems, lighting dimming systems, inverter equipment, and uninterruptible power supply systems
Investigate electrical outages and system failures
Perform preventive maintenance on electrical panels, transformers, and related electrical systems
Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical equipment and circuits
Interpret and work from instructions, blueprints, sketches, and diagrams during installations
Respond efficiently to work orders and service requests
Document corrective actions, labor hours, and materials used on work orders
Communicate issues and findings to supervisors in a timely manner
Prepare purchase requisitions and stock issue forms to obtain required materials and parts
Participate in walk-through inspections of construction projects and develop punch lists for discrepancies
Inspect contracted electrical work to ensure compliance with repair and installation requirements
Estimate costs of work, order materials, and maintain inventory
Coordinate workflow of electricians, technicians, and mechanics as needed
Serve as a point of contact for vendors and prepare required reports
Participate in project design reviews, development of owner design guidelines, and process improvement initiatives
Provide back-up support to other crafts and may precept staff
Respond to customer calls and provide professional customer service
Respond to all critical equipment and alarm system alerts
Support emergency responses for facilities, including code red alarms
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank
Paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
Access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System
Voluntary retirement plans
Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.