Electrical Distribution Electrician

Job Details

Who We Are

We are the power behind UT.

Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin.

We have more than 170 employees in five divisions : Electrical Distribution and Elevator Services, Energy Management and Optimization, Mechanical Distribution, Power Plant and Chilling Stations, and Support Services.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking candidates who share the following core values :

Safety : Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community.

Respect : Treating everyone with fairness and dignity.

Integrity : Transparency, honesty, trust, and ethics in our work and our relationships.

Reliability : Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services.

Teamwork : Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge.

Excellence : Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship.

As a member of our team, you will be part of a globally recognized district energy system that serves a top-tier research university.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Purpose

Provide journeyman-level skills and expertise applicable to the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, repair, and evaluation of medium voltage electrical power distribution systems.

Repair and maintain the outdoor area, street, and recreation / spotlighting.

General Notes

Security sensitive; three-year driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate. Applicant required to successfully complete physical abilities testing to remove / replace a large manhole cover weighing 100 lbs and drag 10 ft.

push / pull 100 lbs resistance; lift / carry 90 lbs, lift one-45 lbs of weight up a ladder, kneeling work in confined spaces, and other tasks.

Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing checks. Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Work on call, and overtime as requested.

Work on elevated structures.

Responsibilities

Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify low and medium voltage metal-enclosed and metal-clad switchgear. All underground, exposed and overhead distribution systems including raceway, insulated, and non-insulated cable systems, all lighting systems, and all emergency systems.

It is expected you will document work electronically.

• Medium, and low voltage cable pulling, and splicing for lead jacketed and EPR cables. Designated personnel required to climb high structures for servicing lighting.
• Operate forklift, bobcat, backhoe, bucket truck, cable trailer, cable pulling devices, and assorted personnel lifts. Drive UT vehicle.

Maintains acceptable driving record as required by UT Systems Policy UTS157.

Update record drawings and create switching orders. Review and evaluate design proposals and specifications for feasibility.

Effectively communicate verbally and electronically.

• Participate in the on-call program and working after-hours.
• Perform other related functions as assigned. Experience with standard hand tools, digital volt-ohm meter, high voltage tester, high pot, megohmmeter.

Training certification required within 18 months. Required to wear uniforms and carry University issues cell phone during work and on call hours.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma, or GED. Three years experience as a Journeyman level Distribution Electrician, or Licensed Journeyman Electrician. Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications

Three years experience at maintaining, and modifying switchgear. Three years of lineman experience. Ability to use personal computer for developing drawings and providing written instructions.

Accuracy in developing record drawings, and equipment specifications. Demonstrate ability to work well within a team environment.

Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence.

If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

$50,448 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands :

• Uniforms and / or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Physical Tasks :

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving

Additional Working Conditions :

• May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to operate job related equipment.
• Participate in on-call program.

Work Shift

40 Hour Work Schedule; Tuesday-Friday, 06 : 30 AM-05 : 00 PM

Required Materials

• Resume / CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section;

you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.

that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.