Senior Electrician

Posting Number: S06741P

Position Title:

Senior Electrician
Department:
Facilities Management / Utilities

Location:

Arlington
Position Status:
Full-time

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Salary:
Hourly rate commensurate based on qualifications and experience up to $33.

Job Summary:

The Senior Electrician provides advanced journeyman-level installation, maintenance, and service of electrical systems. Responsible for the prompt performance of assigned electrical and related duties, including assisting the Supervisor in supervising semi‑skilled and skilled staff.

• Maintain the automated work order system, issuing work orders to the electrical personnel and ensuring completion.
• Communicate with faculty and staff to assess user needs and schedule work times.
• Order materials needed to complete work orders.
• Install and repair underground electrical conduit and wire for pole lighting and services, including trenching, locating new equipment, and replacing damaged components.
• Install new electrical services to buildings and extend old services, including removal of old feeders and pulling new feeders per NEC.
• Remove old switch gear and install new; replace breakers in switch gear and panels.
• Estimate costs for electrical work needed for research or other needs, applying knowledge of electrical materials, building practices, and national electrical code.
• Install, maintain, and repair transformers, generators, control panels, switches, circuit breakers, outlets, fixtures, fittings, and accessories, including lighting layout and generator/ATS testing.
• Demolish existing electrical and install new electrical for renovation projects across campus, reading blueprints, tracking cost, writing change orders, coordinating with architects and engineers.
• Assist the electrical supervisor in day‑to‑day operations, supervising all personnel and campus operations, including training and mentorship.
• Act as supervisor in the supervisor’s absence.
• Respond to on‑call electrical emergencies before, during, and after normal hours.
• Diagnose campus electrical distribution issues, plan actions, communicate severity, and resolve problems.
• Install new electrical for research equipment and assist other departments with troubleshooting and new equipment installation.
• Assist in installing electricals for special events such as concerts, student move‑in, graduation ceremonies, sporting events, etc.
• Maintain yearly training certifications, including electrical continuing education, hazardous communication, security training, driver education, first aid, asbestos, lift training, NFPA 70, and forklift training.
• Operate UTA vehicles as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent and electrical journeyman’s license.
• Seven (7) years of experience as a licensed electrical journeyman.
• Texas Class “C” operator’s driver’s license with at least three (3) years of acceptable driving history.

• Familiarity with NFPAA 70, 101, and 1.
• Master Electrician’s license.
• Two (2)+ years of lead or supervisory experience.
• Experience on large university campuses.

• Knowledge of all types of electrical equipment and hand power tools common to the trade.
• Accurate in all phases of work performed.
• Ability to operate one‑man lifts, boom lifts, bucket trucks, and scissor lifts.
• Knowledge of medium‑voltage (15 kV) terminations and testing.

• Alertness and careful attention required to avoid injury to self and others.
• This role is essential; may need to report to work when essential personnel are required on campus.

• Exposure to all weather elements and medium‑high electrical voltage.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and building rooftops.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, bend, stand, sit, kneel, and squat.
• Exposure to adverse elements such as biohazards, toxic chemicals, dust, dirt, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and all‑weather conditions.

Benefits Eligible:
Yes.
The University of Texas at Arlington offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To view the total value of your compensation package, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Background checks are conducted on applicants under final consideration. This position may have access to critical infrastructure, and if so, routine background checks are authorized upon acceptance.

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