Electrician | Full-Time | Rhode Island Convention Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry.

Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Overview

Under general direction, the union electrician performs journeyman electrician level and lead work duties in the technical operation, maintenance and repair of electrical generating equipment, fire and smoke detection system, HVAC, and Building Automation systems, & auxiliary systems facility wide.

With support of the Engineering staff, the Electrician will support electrical projects in all buildings.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $46.00 - $55.50

Job expires 8 / 1 / 24

For FT roles : Benefits : Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

About the Venue

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Providence, the RICC is within walking distance to restaurants, hotels, shops, art galleries, night clubs, museums and more.

We offer 100,000 square feet of exhibition space, 20,000 square feet of ballroom space, 23 meeting rooms, and 30,000 square feet of pre-function space.

Responsibilities

• Track daily productivity as designated by supervisor via allocation sheets, daily logs and micro main. Communicate arrival, location and departure with Electrician supervisor.
• Clearly, effectively and timely communicate work issues with staff. Routinely test and maintain emergency generator and lighting.
• Responsible for maintenance on venue lighting fixtures - including upgrades and replacements as designated by supervisor.
• Installs and maintains show power for exhibit hall and arena power distribution
• Troubleshoot parking gate problems.
• Maintain all electric cords, and other equipment.
• Maintain clearance around electric panels, transformers, etc.
• Provide excellent customer service assistance to all internal and external clients.
• Operate, configure, program zones / groups, create reports on Square D Power Link / Power Logic system.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must possess High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Completed 5 Year Electrical Apprentice school.
• Licensed Journeyman Electrical; Master Electrician License highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience with maintenance and repair of electrical power generating equipment and auxiliary highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to report for emergencies as needed.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it.

We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ( protected class ) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.