Electrical Distribution Electrician

* Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
* Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
* Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
* Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
* Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
* Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
* Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
* Tuition assistance
* Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
* Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff
* Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff
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* Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identify and report safety hazards. Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents. Abide by Utilities and Energy Management's set of core values:
Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence. Participate in the on-call program and working after-hours.
* Install, operate, maintain, and repair low- and medium-voltage metal-enclosed and metal-clad switch gear associated with campus electrical distribution systems. Duties include performing functional and diagnostic testing, inspecting and servicing breakers, and ensuring all work complies with electrical safety standards and operational procedures. Accurate electronic documentation of maintenance activities and system conditions is required.
* Perform medium underground cable installation, pulling, splicing, and terminations for lead-jacketed and EPR-insulated cables. Responsibilities include the installation, operation, and maintenance of underground distribution systems, including duct banks, manholes, vaults, raceways, and associated grounding and protective systems. Install and pull LV wire as required.
* Perform work on exposed and overhead electrical distribution systems, including raceway, insulated, and non-insulated cable systems. Designated personnel are required to climb poles, towers, and other elevated structures to install, maintain, and repair electrical components and low-voltage lighting systems.
* Update record drawings and create switching orders. Review and evaluate design proposals and specifications for feasibility. Effectively communicate verbally and electronically.
* Operate forklift, bobcat, backhoe, bucket truck, cable trailer, cable pulling devices, and assorted personnel lifts.  Drive UT vehicle.

Experience with standard hand tools, digital volt-ohm meter, high voltage tester, high pot, megohmmeter. Perform other related functions as assigned.
* Accurate electronic documentation of maintenance activities, inspections, and system conditions is required, including timely entry, updating, and tracking of work orders, asset information, and service histories within UT-Works the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
* Training certification required within 24 months. Maintains an acceptable driving record as required by UT Systems Policy UTS
157. Required to wear uniforms and carry University issues cell phone during work and on call hours.
* Perform other related functions as assigned. Attends staff, safety meetings, switch gear operation and maintenance training courses. OJT of lower skill level electricians on operational and maintenance procedures as required. Required to carry University cell phone during work and on-call hours. Follows all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, takes required safety training, identifies and reports safety hazards.
* High School Diploma, or GED. Minimum of three years of experience in the electric utility field.
* Advance skills in overhead and underground electrical installations and maintenance, OR competence in MV electrical systems, and professional mastery of utility line construction and repair.
* Accuracy in developing record drawings and equipment specifications.
* Demonstrate ability to work well within a team environment.
* Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.
* Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
* Five years experience in installing, maintaining switch gear and distribution systems.
* Completion of a formal line worker apprentice program.
* Equivalent military electrical/power distribution training.
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