Hospital Electrician: High/Low Voltage & Generator Lead

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a skilled electrician to maintain and repair high and selected low voltage electrical systems across the Miriam Hospital and related facilities in Providence, RI.

Under supervision, you will inspect electrical work, supervise contractors, read blueprints, manage materials, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while providing reliable service for patient care areas.

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.
• May provide technical supervision of assigned staff.
• Able to work in conditions with heat, chemicals and heavy equipment.

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 locate defects in electrical systems and repairs.
• Repairs electrically operated equipment as required by work orders or calls.
• Studies blueprints to ascertain layout and materials; prepare quantities and costs.
• Maintains inventory of frequently used materials.
• Maintains records of repairs and notifies supervisor of frequent failures.
• Maintains high and low voltage systems including transfer switches and fire alarm systems.
• Installs electrical systems, controls, and distribution equipment.
• Tests load conditions and recommends corrections for overloads.
• Coordinates shutdowns for repairs to electrical systems.
• Keeps safety, environmental, and infection control policies.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or vocational training plus apprenticeship

Tools

Master Electrician license

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a skilled electrician to maintain and repair high and selected low voltage electrical systems across the Miriam Hospital and related facilities in Providence, RI.

Under supervision, you will inspect electrical work, supervise contractors, read blueprints, manage materials, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while providing reliable service for patient care areas.