Electrical Distribution Electrician

University of Texas; Utah; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Staff library and museum access

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an Electrical Distribution Electrician to install, operate, maintain, and repair campus electrical distribution systems. Work includes MV/LV switchgear, underground cables, and elevated structures, with emphasis on safety and documentation.

On-site at UT Main Campus with 40 hours/week schedule. Required: Journeyman Electrician license and 3+ years in electric utility field; able to climb and work in various weather conditions; strong teamwork and

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the electric utility field.
• Journeyman Electrician license with overhead and underground installation skills.
• Ability to develop accurate record drawings and equipment specifications.
• Demonstrate teamwork and strong interpersonal communication.
• Education/experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, maintain, and repair low- and medium-voltage switchgear.
• Perform functional and diagnostic testing and service breakers.
• Accurate electronic documentation of maintenance activities in CMMS.
• Install and pull LV/MV underground cables and distribution systems.
• Climb poles and elevate work to install/repair components.
• Review design proposals for feasibility and safety compliance.
• Maintain safe working conditions and communicate effectively.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Electrician license

Tools

Digital volt‑ohm meter

High voltage tester

Megohmmeter

Job description

Job Posting Title: Electrical Distribution Electrician

Hiring Department: Utilities and Energy Management

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date: Ongoing

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

General Notes 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: Utilities Operations; Utilities Distribution; Power Systems, Controls, and Operating Technology; Finance and Administrative Services; and Engineering and Technical 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 strive to provide a positive workplace culture that welcomes ideas, talent and perspectives – and we look forward to hearing from you! Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management. Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of Campus Operations staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has earning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities. Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards 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.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)


• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options


• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays


• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds


• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)


• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses


• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.


• Tuition assistance


• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets


• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card


• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, maintain, and repair low- and medium-voltage metal-enclosed and metal-clad switchgear associated with campus electrical distribution systems.


• Duties include performing functional and diagnostic testing, inspecting and servicing breakers, and ensuring all work complies with electrical safety standards and operational procedures.


• Accurate electronic documentation of maintenance activities and system conditions is required.


• Perform medium voltage underground cable installation, pulling, splicing, and terminations for lead-jacketed and EPR-insulated cables.


• Installation, operation, and maintenance of underground distribution systems, including duct banks, manholes that have known energized insulated electrical conductors, vaults, raceways, and associated grounding and protective systems.


• Install and pull LV wire as required.


• Perform work on exposed and overhead electrical distribution systems, including raceway, insulated, and non‑insulated cable systems.


• Designated personnel are required to climb poles, towers, and other elevated structures to install, maintain, and repair electrical components and low-voltage lighting systems.


• Update record drawings and create switching orders.


• Review and evaluate design proposals and specifications for feasibility.


• Effectively communicate verbally and electronically.


• Operate forklift, bobcat, backhoe, bucket truck, cable trailer, cable pulling devices, and assorted personnel lifts.


• Drive UT vehicle.


• Experience with standard hand tools, digital volt‑ohm meter, high voltage tester, high pot, megohmmeter.


• Perform other related functions as assigned.


• Accurate electronic documentation of maintenance activities, inspections, and system conditions is required, including timely entry, updating, and tracking of work orders, asset information, and service histories within UT‑Works the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).


• Training certification required within 24 months.


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


• Required to wear uniforms and carry University issues cell phone during work and on call hours.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or GED.


• Minimum of three years of experience in the electric utility field.


• A Journeyman Lineman or Journeyman Electrician license with advance skills in overhead and underground electrical installations and maintenance, OR competence in MV electrical systems, and professional mastery of utility line construction and repair.


• Accuracy in developing record drawings and equipment specifications.


• Demonstrate ability to work well within a team environment.


• Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.


• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years experience in installing, maintaining switchgear and distribution systems.


• Completion of a formal line worker apprentice program.


• Equivalent military electrical/power distribution training.

Salary Range

Salary Range $65,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• 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


• Environmental Demands: May work around standard office conditions Personal Protection Equipment usage is mandatory in all operating spaces that include hearing and eye protection, gloves, suitable attire and breathing devices may be required under certain conditions. Exposure to heat, chemicals, heated surfaces and asbestos. Exposure to electrical and explosive hazards. Exposure to computer emissions. Exposure to biohazards. Exposure to extreme temperatures.

Physical Tasks

• Use of a keyboard and personal computer


• Fine manual dexterity


• May be required to perform elevated work.


• Required to work from ladders and/or scaffolds.


• Required to lift up to 50lbs regularly.


• Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.

Additional Working Conditions

• Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards typical to central plants, and utility distribution systems.


• Required to work in confined spaces, tunnels and manholes.


• Required to work from ladders and/or scaffolds and perform elevated work.


• Operate forklifts, personnel lifts, and cranes.


• Required to lift 50+ pounds regularly.


• Required to participate in on-call program and work extended shifts including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Required Materials

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


• Letter of interest

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197.

For more information about E‑Verify, please see the following: E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and may be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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