Electrical Manager

Houston Rockets -- Toyota Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Rockets -- Toyota Center is seeking a Maintenance Electrician responsible for daily electrical maintenance, preventive and predictive tasks, and hands-on installation and repair. This role oversees event-related electrical setups, ensures safety compliance, and acts as a liaison for contractors and vendors.

Qualified candidates must hold a City of Houston Master Electrician license and have 15+ years in maintenance of electrical and control systems.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and control systems.
• Experience with low voltage control, lighting and power up to 12KV.
• Experience in a service-oriented environment is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workflows, delegate tasks, and manage departmental budgets.
• Ensure compliance with NEC and OSHA safety standards.
• Inspect, repair, install electrical/electronic systems and equipment.
• Coordinate setup/tear down of electrical distribution equipment for events.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Read prints & schematics

Contractor management

Education

City of Houston Master Electrician license

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

General Description

This position requires general responsibility for day-to-day performance of routine preventive, predictive and reparative maintenance duties. In addition to performing hands-on installation and repair, the Maintenance Electrician acts as a quality liaison to oversee services including but not limited to setup and removal of temporary equipment associated with events.

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates our One Team philosophy of Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Teamwork.
• Overseeing daily workflows, delegating assignments effectively, and managing departmental budgets.
• Addressing unexpected challenges, mitigating risks, and streamlining processes to boost efficiency and productivity.
• Enforce strict adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and OSHA safety standards.
• Inspects repairs, installs, modifies, and maintains electrical/electronic systems, circuits and equipment.
• Ensure proper operation of electrical switchgears and emergency standby generator.
• Oversees electrical projects, supervises personnel, and ensures all operations comply with safety codes and budget limits.
• Responsible for oversight of setting up and tear down of electrical distribution equipment required for events.
• Perform repairs as needed on building electrical systems including controls, building automation, emergency systems, lighting control systems, etc.
• Responsible for maintenance and repair of all electrical distribution systems associated with the Toyota Center.
• Schedule, coordinate and supervise/monitor general electrical maintenance of Toyota Center.
• Will work with supervisors and managers to develop and implement maintenance programs and procedures for all electrical equipment/systems.
• Ensure the proper use of the work order and preventative maintenance system for issuing and completing PM’s and work orders.
• Provide support to supervisor and managers for contractor utilization.
• Act as contact for suppliers, contractors and vendors related to electrical work.
• Assist with monitoring, control, and periodic testing of all emergency systems.
• Schedule and supervise facility electricians.
• Will be required to work, day and evening shifts to assist with coverage of event and non-event related operations.
• Assume responsibility for troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, control, and HVAC systems while working in a safe manner and following all applicable regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• City of Houston Master Electrician’s license required.
• Technical degree, vocational training or other technical training is considered advantageous.
• Fifteen (15) years experience required in maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and control systems.
• Experience required with low voltage control, lighting and power up to 12KV systems.
• Experience with facility operation, startup, and commissioning activities preferred.Experience in a service-oriented environment is desirable but not required.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Highly professional ethical and safety standards are required.
• Relates well with all kinds of people, understands customer service, uses diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to recognize and solve problems; finds common ground.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks or assignments at the same time.
• Self-motivated and proactive to improve or enhance facility maintenance and operation.
• Willing to work any hours necessary to ensure reliable, efficient building operations.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and complete reports.
• Knowledge and experience in bidding and negotiating agreements and contracts for maintenance services and equipment purchases

Skills

• Ability to fully understand operation and maintenance building electrical systems.
• Ability to read, comprehend and work from detailed prints and drawings, electric motor schematics and other related materials.
• Experience managing contractor personnel.
• Understanding of system design, control and operation.

Computer Skills

• Operate standard office equipment and personal computer using Microsoft applications.
• Working knowledge of CMMS software and preventative maintenance software.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use handle or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, communicate with others.
• The vision requirement includes the ability to review written and electronic materials in both digital and physical format.
• The employee must be able to transfer and move items for departmental needs.
• The employee must be able to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed and have a strong focus on external communications and relationships.