On-Call Electrician – Emergency Power & Generators

Transmission & Distribution World; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks an Electrician to monitor, maintain, and repair electrical distribution systems supporting emergency and normal power. The role covers generators, ATS, MCC, drives, motors, panels, and distribution equipment, with on-call rotations and weekend shifts.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least three years of electrical maintenance experience, and will obtain Level 1 thermography certification within a year.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or Equivalent.
• Work Experience: 3 years general or industrial electrical maintenance experience required.
• Must obtain Level 1 Thermography certification within one year of hire date and maintain a minimum level 1 thereafter.

Responsibilities

• 20%: Repair/install electrical motors, lighting, panels, breakers, generators, transformers; use testing equipment for troubleshooting.
• 10%: In emergencies, support/repair electrical apparatus as essential personnel.
• 10%: Complete Level 1 Thermography certification within 1 year; produce infrared reports.
• 5%: Install conduit and wiring; read blueprints; operate MUSC Health vehicles; keep workspace tidy.
• 30%: Perform preventive maintenance and safety checks on high-voltage equipment and emergency power generators.
• 25%: Support scheduled/unplanned electrical outages and planned maintenance shutdowns.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Thermography

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Infrared imaging software

Job description

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks an Electrician to monitor, maintain, and repair electrical distribution systems supporting emergency and normal power. The role covers generators, ATS, MCC, drives, motors, panels, and distribution equipment, with on-call rotations and weekend shifts.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least three years of electrical maintenance experience, and will obtain Level 1 thermography certification within a year.