Chief Electrician

Position Title: Chief Electrician

Department: Arena Operations

Reports to: Senior Manager, Arena Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Union Code: Union

Minimum Pay Rate: $59.75/hour

Maximum Pay Rate: $59.75/hour

• Directly supervises one or more electricians in the Operations Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Barclays Center’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Plans wiring and installation of equipment and fixtures such as motors, generators, switches, circuit breakers, and fuse boxes.
• Ensures that wiring and fixtures conform to company specifications and local electrical codes.
• Ensures OSHA compliance on all electrical work.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Sets up machines and equipment.
• Performs activities of workers supervised.

• Trade school degree minimum: college degree preferred
• 5 years’ experience in electrical
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Master Electrician or Special Electrician License Required

• Knowledge of national electrical codes
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to prioritize and to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong problem‑solving skills required
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills required; ability to interact with all levels of staff including management
• Ability to effectively supervise staff
• Strong customer service skills
• Professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic
• Some knowledge of computers

Barclays Center/Legends Global reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Barclays Center/Legends Global may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.