Electrician

ochsner; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking an experienced electrical technician to maintain and repair the hospital's electrical distribution systems, ensuring reliable power for patient care and facilities. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues with test equipment, and document all activities.

Strong knowledge of NEC, blueprints, and safe work practices is required. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, trade school training, 2 years of relevant experience, and an

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; trade school training in electrical field encouraged.
• 2 years of commercial or light industrial electrical experience required; experience with 480V to 4160V preferred.
• Electrical license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair complex electrical distribution systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and documentation.
• Troubleshoot problems using specialized test equipment.
• Follow safety and company policies.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Skills

NEC knowledge

Blueprint reading

Electrical safety

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school training in electrical field

Electrical license

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Hand and power tools

CAD / CADD drawings

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job maintains the total electrical distribution system throughout the company's facilities. Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshoots, utilizing specialized test equipment and hand/power tools. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

• Required - High School diploma or equivalent
• Preferred - Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications

Work Experience

• Required - 2 years in commercial or light industrial experience
• Preferred - Experience in 480V to 4160 voltages

Certifications

• Required - Electrical license

Other

• Required - Trade school training in the electrical field. Electrical license.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code).
• Knowledge of the State, Parish, and the Southern Building Codes.
• Ability to and experience with proper use all power, hand tools and specialized equipment associated with the electrical trade.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to and experience with working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to and experience with reading, writing and understanding mechanical and electrical symbolisms to enable one to interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications and mechanical.
• Drawing skills in order to document electrical charges on existing prints for upgrading by CADD.
• Stress management skills.
• Ability to crawl, climb, bend, and lift 50 pounds without any restrictions.
• Ability to work indoors, outdoors, in restricted spaces amounting to static postures/positions which must be held for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and take emergency calls.

Job Duties

• Maintains and repairs complex electrical systems.
• Performs Preventive Maintenance and Documentation.
• Researches and troubleshoots problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate Dependability and Adherence to the company's Professional Appearance Policy.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of thos