Electrician - 3rd Shift - job 1 of 2

Primary areas of attention are supporting technical production, transmission, and data center facilities and technical equipment rooms. Must have ability to work independently when needed, but should also have a proven track record of working well in a collaborative team environment. Ability to competently interface with external contractors, sub-contractors and consultants is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain all electrical equipment and systems for The Woodlands facility infrastructure, including emergency generators, dual-ended substations, and UPS systems, as well as the office building.
• Work primarily indoors on main & branch circuit distribution, emergency power, UPS systems, motor controls, lighting, detection/monitoring equipment, and Fire Alarm systems.
• Install power, data, voice and fiber optic cabling for office renovations and MAC (move, add, change) projects.
• Maintain and operate a sophisticated electrical distribution system including diesel-driven emergency generators, paralleling switchgear, medium-voltage substations, main-tie-main distribution switchgear, redundant UPS systems, digital static transfer switches, and associated branch circuit distribution panels.
• Perform Infrared Thermography testing and generate performance documentation reports.
• Maintain updated electrical parts inventories.
• First responder to general electrical and fire-alarm problems including equipment and distribution systems.
• Assists in performing necessary commissioning, diagnostic, and maintenance procedures (such as field verification of system functions to ensure the proper operation of building automation systems).
• Assists in the implementation of energy conservation measures by utilizing and/or modifying the existing building automation-system features.
• Respond to customer service requests in a timely manner.
• Respond to emergency calls.
• Prepares drawings and diagrams of system additions or revisions after installation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience with operating and maintaining all aspects of power distribution including Medium voltage distribution systems, 13.8 kV synchronizing switchgear, dual-ended substations and UPS systems is required.
• A thorough understanding of emergency generators and Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) as related to high-reliability, mission-critical environment is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working on fire alarm systems installations, or other low-voltage systems installations including structured cabling.
• Qualified applicants will possess a working knowledge of physical plant safety programs and shall be able to demonstrate understanding of fire life safety procedures and requirements.
• A thorough understanding of NFPA 70, 70E and 70B.
• The successful candidate must possess a current state of TX Journeyman Electrician or Maintenance Electrician License.

Preferred Requirements

• The successful candidate possesses a current state of TX Journeyman Electrician or Maintenance Electrician License for a minimum of 5 years.
• Experience in mission-critical power systems in a Broadcast Technical environment.
• Can troubleshoot and repair building-automation-system field cabinets, including communications equipment, printed circuit boards, power supplies, electrical/electronic controls, sensors, and transducers.

Basic Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education

• Technical School certificate in a related field preferred
• College degree in a related field is a plus
• Industry accredited certificate in a related field is a plus

Additional Information

Training for this position includes:

• High Voltage Electrical Safety
• First Aid/CPR/AED
• Confined Space Entry
• Fire Extinguisher Operation/Utilization
• Spill Response Training
• Flash Hazard Protection
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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