Facilities Ops Specialist - BOF - Central Area (Galveston)

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a skilled journeyman/master electrician to perform design, installation, maintenance, and operation of specialized systems across hospital facilities. You’ll coordinate commissioning, monitor critical power systems, and support 24/7 operations and disaster preparedness initiatives.

The role requires a strong background in electrical distribution, transformers, switchgear, relays, and VFDs, with licensing prerequisites and the ability to lift 100 lbs and work in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and journeyman-level trade with 6 years' experience.
• Ability to pass post-offer evaluation administered by UTMB Rehab Services.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs; frequent bending, standing, and walking.
• Texas State License or UTMB-approved certifications.
• Preferred: experience in SCADA systems, control panels, and electrical circuits.
• Monitor and troubleshoot PLCs, sensors, relays, networks, and control devices.
• Maintain generator monitoring systems, ATS, and emergency power monitoring.
• Maintain and troubleshoot medium-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on medium-voltage switchgear and electrical equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, and distribution components.
• Texas Master Electrician’s License or Journeyman’s License with 10+ years’ experience.
• Experience with generators, transfer switches, and paralleling gear.
• Experience installing or maintaining hospital electrical systems.
• Knowledge of VFDs and controls.

Responsibilities

• Performs journeyman- or master-level work in design, construction, installation, programming, maintenance, and operation of specialized systems.
• Coordinates commissioning of specialized systems on new construction or renovation projects.
• Maintains proper building operating parameters to maintain the integrity of specialized systems.
• Creates spreadsheets and maintains records for reporting requirements.
• Confers with users and management to understand needs and provide technical advice.
• Uses system expert skills and diagnostic techniques to identify equipment problems and repairs.
• Proctors staff in proper maintenance strategies and training requirements.
• Makes recommendations for scope, major repairs, and budget on equipment purchases and installations.
• Reads and interprets technical manuals and provides marked-up blueprints/drawings for corrections.
• Performs work from instructions, specifications, blueprints, or wiring diagrams.
• Designs and performs advanced predictive maintenance on specialized equipment and systems.
• Creates and implements SOPs for specialized equipment and systems.
• Liaises between area technicians, customers, and Facilities management.
• Supports 24/7 operation and disaster preparedness activities.
• Assists with programming and training of handheld work order system devices.
• Maintain and troubleshoot medium-voltage distribution systems.
• Inspect and maintain medium-voltage switchgear and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot transformers, breakers, relays, and distribution components.
• Perform electrical testing and power distribution evaluations.
• Coordinate switching operations, equipment isolation, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Assist with generator connections and emergency power systems.
• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.

Skills

Electrical safety

Education

Texas State License

UTMB-approved certifications

Master/Journeyman Electrician license (10+ years)

Tools

SCADA systems

Control panels

Electrical circuits

PLCs

Sensors & Relays

Medium-voltage distribution

Generators & ATS

VFDs & controls

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or recognized equivalent and journeyman-level trade or craft with 6 years' experience. Must be capable of demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functionsof the job in a post-offeremployment test as administered by UTMB Rehab Services. This job requires the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. from floor to knuckle and requires frequent bending, standing, and walking.

Required training or licensure provided by one of the following:

• Texas State License
• UTMB-approved certifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in SCADA systems, control panels, and a strong background in electrical circuits related to electrical control circuits.
• Monitor and troubleshoot PLCs, sensors, relays, communication networks, and control devices.
• Maintain generator monitoring systems, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and emergency power monitoring.
• Maintain and troubleshoot medium-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on medium-voltage switchgear and electrical equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, and electrical distribution components.
• State of Texas Master Electrician’s License or Journeyman’s License with 10+ years’ experience
• Experience with generators, transfer switches, and paralleling gear
• Experience installing or maintaining hospital electrical systems
• Knowledge and experience with VFDs and controls

Job Summary:

Perform at a journeyman level in at least three (3) distinct industrial/commercial trade crafts as approved by Facilities Operations and Management (Physical Plant Maintenance) or master level in one or more of the following trades/crafts (Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation/Electronics, HVAC, Structural, Refrigeration, Electronics/Fire Alarms).

Must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Joint Commission requirements and standards, NFPA 101 2012, NFPA 110 2012, NFPA 99 2012, Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI), and ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170.

Job Duties:

• Performs journeyman- or master-level work in the design, construction, installation, programming, maintenance, and operation of specialized systems.
• Coordinates commissioning of specialized systems on new construction or renovation projects.
• Maintains proper building operating parameters to maintain the integrity of specialized systems.
• Creates spreadsheets and/or maintains records for reporting requirements.
• Confers with users and management in order to gain an understanding of their needs and/or provide technical advice.
• Uses system expert skills and current diagnostic techniques to identify equipment problems and repairs.
• Proctors staff in proper maintenance strategies and assists with training requirements.
• Makes recommendations for scope, major repairs, and budget on equipment purchases and installations.
• Reads and interprets technical manuals. Also provides “marked-up” blueprints/drawings for corrections when needed.
• Performs work from written or verbal instructions, specifications, blueprints, or wiring diagrams.
• Designs and performs advanced predictive maintenance on specialized equipment and systems.
• Creates and implements standard operating procedures (SOPs) for specialized equipment and systems.
• Proactively maintains all aspects of assigned area of responsibility and serves as a liaison between area technicians, customers, and Facilities management.
• In addition to regular shifts, provides support/ response to the institution that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Participate in disaster/hurricane preparedness list, i.e., E1A (Ride out team) or E1B (Recovery team)
• Assist with programming and training of handheld work order system devices.
• Maintain and troubleshoot medium-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on medium-voltage switchgear and electrical equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, and electrical distribution components.
• Perform electrical testing and assist with power distribution system evaluations.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and assist with power restoration activities.
• Review electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, and distribution drawings.
• Coordinate switching operations, equipment isolation, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Assist with generator connections, emergency power systems, and utility distribution equipment.
• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.

Working Environment/Equipment/Location of Position:

Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory, and/or office environments. May be exposed to occupational hazards such as communicable diseases and harmful chemicals. Some exposure to weather and physical hazards. Exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards and may be required to work in high locations or crawlspaces.

• Exposure to areas under construction.
• Usual working conditions found in craft shops and mechanical rooms.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions or temperature extremes.
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical hazards.
• Proper safety and precautions must be closely observed when operating and repairing specialized equipment and systems.
• Climb ladders and stairways and work on building rooftops at high elevation.
• Work in confined spaces such as ceilings, under-floor crawlspaces, and manholes.

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm and as needed on occasion.May be required to work extended hours or rotating shifts

Equal Employment Opportunity:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.