Electrician

SHIFT :

Evening (United States of America)

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A Brief Overview

The Electrician performs the necessary duties for building maintenance and renovations of electrical systems including : medium voltage electrical distribution systems, motor control systems, VFD's, generators, automatic transfer switches, all within a health care, research, or business occupancy within the enterprise. Schedule will be day shift.

What you will do

• Uniform Standards
• Maintains an identifiable professional attire (uniform) at all times, including using name tags and identification cards.
• Attends mandatory session's meetings / in-services.
• Reports any incident that seems unusual deficient to immediate supervisor and / or Security.
• Corrects and / or reports unsafe, unsecured, or unclean environment to immediate supervisor and / or Environmental, Health and Safety, and Facilities Department.
• Always takes breaks away from patient and family areas.
• Keep self and work area neat and organized.
• Participates in staff meetings, committees, projects and teams in a collaborative manner.
• Is recognize as an "informed" participant by peers and completes assignments on time.
• Reviews and contributes to the attainment of departmental and institutional goals annually.
• Participates and contributes to team projects.
• Utilizes, and maintains Personal Protection Equipment.
• Participates, and contributes to team projects.
• Is responsible for preventative maintenance inspection, trouble shooting, repairing, installation, and commissioning of all electrical equipment and components listed but not limited to :
• Electrical components to motors, chillers, pumps, air handling equipment and associated wiring.
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Electrical distribution sub stations, low voltage through medium voltage. Including switching, operating, and racking out / in of breakers and components.
• Emergency generators.
• Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS).
• Electric and diesel fire pumps and fire pump controls.
• Panels and associated breakers and wiring 120 volt through 480 volts.
• Repairs to lighting & power circuitry, and associated distribution equipment, including lighting controls.
• Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) equipment and batteries.
• Install electrical equipment, circuits, panel boards, conduit and wire, for a variety of applications.
• Troubleshoot and repair small appliances and cleaning equipment.
• Fire stop penetrations and installations.
• Is responsible for the performance of the following maintenance and operational responsibilities :
• Completing and documenting work request utilizing the Facilities (CMMS) Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Is responsible for compliance, implementation and operation of the CHOP electrical safety program, and NFPA 70 E, Standard for electrical Safety in the work place.
• Is responsible for operating knowledge of the electrical distribution systems through a validation competency exam annually.
• General maintenance duties outside of electrical core as directed and necessary within individual qualifications, for example, snow team, water intrusion response, fire safety.
• As directed work with electrical subcontractors, equipment vendors, and specialty technicians in maintenance and operation of electrical equipment and gear.
• As directed is responsible for the performance, of electrical utility interruptions in adherence with the Hospitals utility interruption process including Lock Out, Tag Out, and Energize Work permits policy.
• Is responsible for the proficient use of electrical testing equipment and tools as directed and validated through annual competency evaluation.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED - Required
• Technical Diploma in Electrical Maintenance or Building Maintenance - Required

Experience Qualifications

At least five (5) years working experience in institutional or industrial electrical maintenance - Required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate a company vehicle and / or be insured on a CHOP policy.
• Experience with CMMS software, email and windows applications.
• Installation, trouble shooting repair and operations of the following equipment : Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), Motor Control Centers (MCC's), high and medium voltage switching gear, emergency electrical distribution, gear (ATS's) and generators, transformers, fire pumps, lighting control systems, electrical mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read prints, wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, and schematic drawings.
• Working knowledge of NFPA NEC 70, specifically chapter 517 healthcare, NFPA 70E, 99, 110, and 111.
• Bending pipe, pulling wire, working with metal clad wire systems.

Licenses and Certifications

Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles - upon hire - Required

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community.

As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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