Electrician, Chief

Maintains a program of repair and preventive maintenance

Maintains a program of repair and preventive maintenance for electrical equipment, buildings, and facilities owned by the project. Coordinates with other divisions, departments, Authority inspectors, and contractors on project repairs and modifications.

Coordinates with others

• Calls on to project repairs and modifications
• Coordinates with other divisions, departments, Authority inspectors, and contractors

Analyzes work orders and problems

Analyzes work orders and problems, estimates job requirements, authorizes corrective action, materials, and labor within the stated guidelines of the division, department, Authority and/or Electrical/Electronics Division Chief. Documents and records needed data and information.

Documents and records data

• Documents and records needed data and information

Completes project and Authority forms

Completes project and Authority forms accurately and in a timely manner.

Ensures safety of employees

• Inspects subordinates' work
• Assists subordinates as needed
• Leads work on complicated jobs as required

Supervises a group of maintenance employees

• Leads a group of non-exempt technical and maintenance employees
• Hires, career development training, on-the-job training, schedules, and performance evaluation

Ensures safety guidelines are followed

• Ensures that all safety guidelines and security measures as established by the Authority are followed

Provides training

• Provides operational, technical, and safety training to subordinates
• Functions as a training instructor
• Develops training aids and/or materials

Performs duties of Electrical/Electronics Division Chief

Performs the duties of Electrical/Electronics Division Chief as required.

May respond to emergencies

• May be responsible for responding to various emergency situations, including after-hours, as directed by supervisor

Essential personnel

Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental and/or emergency situations including, but not limited to, extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult. This position is essential because in the absence of sufficient personnel, the plant cannot operate safely.

Leadership responsibilities

• Regularly leads the work of other employees

Financial Responsibility

No significant financial responsibility.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; sixty college credit hours preferred or equivalent technical education
• Experience: Two years of experience as a Senior Electrician or equivalent experience; one-year supervisory experience preferred. Four years of experience as a Journeyman or possess a Master Electrician license
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Texas driver's license. Minimum current State of Texas Journeyman Electrical license required
• Knowledge: Thorough understanding of electrical theory and practices. Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials pertaining to electrical maintenance. Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and safe operation of electrical equipment and current electrical construction codes, practices and standards. Knowledge of safety pertaining to electrical distribution systems and equipment.
• Skills and Abilities: Ability to read electrical schematic drawings and one-line drawings. Must be a self-starter with the ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment.

Physical Demands

• Working conditions include exposure to extreme weather, odor, noise, chemical hazards, gases, and dust, standing for prolonged periods of time, walking up and down several flights of stairs, climbing and descending ladders, working with low/high voltage, working at heights, and working in tight or confined spaces.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Electrical testing equipment, hand tools, PPE, power tools, office equipment, pickup truck, and bucket truck.