Electrician

TMH The Miriam Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI seeks a skilled Electrician to perform and supervise electrical work across hospital systems, including high and low voltage equipment. You will read blueprints, fix wiring and controls, and ensure safety compliance in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Minimum qualifications include a high school/vocational background plus a three-year electrician apprenticeship; five years hospital experience preferred; Master Electrician license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of four years of high school or vocational training plus three years electrician apprenticeship.
• Knowledge of electrical building codes; Master Electrician license preferred.
• Five years of hospital-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs, oversees, and inspects all electrical work for hospital and contractor staff.
• Supervises testing of emergency generators and distribution systems; coordinates shutdowns.
• Maintains high and low voltage systems, panels, and fire alarm systems.
• Makes repairs to motors, transformers, switches and outlets as required.
• Maintains records of repairs and safety/environmental compliance.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or vocational training

Electrician apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Conduit fabrication tools

Job description

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or Crew Chief, responsible for all high and certain low voltage electric equipment, systems, and system operation within the Hospital and its related buildings. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs, oversees, and inspects all electrical work performed by Hospital and contractor employees. Supervises testing of emergency electrical generators and distribution systems. Performs investigations to determine and locate defects in electrical systems, repair electrical wiring, lighting fixtures, wiring devices, and central equipment control. Repairs electrically operated equipment as required by work order, emergency calls, or direct assignment. Studies blueprints and diagrams to ascertain layout, location, and specification of items to be installed; prepare quantity and cost of materials required. Overcomes any problems encountered. Maintains inventory of frequently used materials. Maintains records of repairs to equipment and notifies supervisor regarding frequently repaired equipment; recommends possible replacement. Maintains high and low voltage electrical systems including transfer switches, power panels, fire alarm systems, smoke detection systems, and other alarm systems as required. Installs electrical systems, controls, and distribution equipment including measuring, cutting, bending, and threading for electrical conduit assemblies. Repairs and/or replaces motors, transformers, switches and outlets as required. Tests electrical distribution amperage load conditions and recommends corrections where overload conditions exist. Coordinates the shut down for repairs to electrical systems. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives. Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Miriam Hospital, Facilities Management Department policy and the Fleet Risk Control Policy and Procedures. Must have a good driving record, meet and maintain the appropriate and valid driver licenses in order to operate motor vehicles as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and in accordance with the Brown University Health Fleet Risk Control Policy. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Equivalent to completion of four years of high school or vocational training plus three years electrician apprenticeship. Knowledge of electrical building codes. Master Electrician license preferred. EXPERIENCE: Five years of Hospital related experience preferred. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: May provide technical supervision of assigned staff. Working environment exposes incumbent to heat, chemicals and a variety of light and heavy equipment. Any potential hazard is minimized by adherence to safety procedures and use of protective clothing and equipment. Considerable amount of walking, climbing, standing, stooping, bending, squatting, and lifting heavy objects.

Pay Range: $31.00-$51.16

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type: M-F 3:00pm- 11:30pm rotating weekends Work Shift: Evening Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: Yes

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

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