General Description:
This position requires general responsibility for day-to-day performance of routine preventive, predictive and reparative maintenance duties. In addition to performing hands-on installation and repair, the Maintenance Electrician acts as a quality liaison to oversee services including but not limited to setup and removal of temporary equipment associated with events.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates our One Team philosophy of Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Teamwork.
- Overseeing daily workflows, delegating assignments effectively, and managing departmental budgets.
- Addressing unexpected challenges, mitigating risks, and streamlining processes to boost efficiency and productivity.
- Enforce strict adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and OSHA safety standards.
- Inspects repairs, installs, modifies, and maintains electrical/electronic systems, circuits and equipment.
- Ensure proper operation of electrical switchgears and emergency standby generator.
- Oversees electrical projects, supervises personnel, and ensures all operations comply with safety codes and budget limits.
- Responsible for oversight of setting up and tear down of electrical distribution equipment required for events.
- Perform repairs as needed on building electrical systems including controls, building automation, emergency systems, lighting control systems, etc.
- Responsible for maintenance and repair of all electrical distribution systems associated with the Toyota Center.
- Schedule, coordinate and supervise/monitor general electrical maintenance of Toyota Center.
- Will work with supervisors and managers to develop and implement maintenance programs and procedures for all electrical equipment/systems.
- Ensure the proper use of the work order and preventative maintenance system for issuing and completing PM’s and work orders.
- Provide support to supervisor and managers for contractor utilization.
- Act as contact for suppliers, contractors and vendors related to electrical work.
- Assist with monitoring, control, and periodic testing of all emergency systems.
- Schedule and supervise facility electricians.
- Will be required to work, day and evening shifts to assist with coverage of event and non-event related operations.
- Assume responsibility for troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, control, and HVAC systems while working in a safe manner and following all applicable regulatory requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- City of Houston Master Electrician’s license required.
- Technical degree, vocational training or other technical training is considered advantageous.
- Fifteen (15) years experience required in maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and control systems.
- Experience required with low voltage control, lighting and power up to 12KV systems.
- Experience with facility operation, startup, and commissioning activities preferred.
- Experience in a service-oriented environment is desirable but not required.
- Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.
- Highly professional ethical and safety standards are required.
- Relates well with all kinds of people, understands customer service, uses diplomacy and tact.
- Ability to recognize and solve problems; finds common ground.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks or assignments at the same time.
- Self-motivated and proactive to improve or enhance facility maintenance and operation.
- Willing to work any hours necessary to ensure reliable, efficient building operations.
- Ability to write clear, concise, and complete reports.
- Knowledge and experience in bidding and negotiating agreements and contracts for maintenance services and equipment purchases
SKILLS:
- Ability to fully understand operation and maintenance building electrical systems.
- Ability to read, comprehend and work from detailed prints and drawings, electric motor schematics and other related materials.
- Experience managing contractor personnel.
- Understanding of system design, control and operation.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Operate standard office equipment and personal computer using Microsoft applications.
- Working knowledge of CMMS software and preventative maintenance software.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use handle or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, communicate with others.
- The vision requirement includes the ability to review written and electronic materials in both digital and physical format.
- The employee must be able to transfer and move items for departmental needs.
- The employee must be able to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed and have a strong focus on external communications and relationships.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.