Bowie State University

Bowie State University

Electrical System Reliability Technician

Bowie State University, USA · Staff+

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About the role

  • May lead and train others in the completion of this work.
  • Under general supervision performs operation, testing, evaluation, analysis, maintenance and repairs of electrical utility distribution systems, energy conservation systems, and other critical building systems and components to assure the availability, reliability and continuity of facilities operations and services.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains critical systems reliability through the use and application of test and analysis instruments to include thermographic imaging, vibration analysis, ultrasonic detection, precision alignment, electrical signature and motor analysis instruments.
  • Operates, tests and maintains high voltage electrical equipment to include 15kv air-switches, dry and liquid filled transformers, thermal and electronic trip circuit breakers, distribution and safety equipment, wiring, ducts and conduits.
  • Performs testing, maintenance and repairs to emergency power generation, switching and distribution controls and equipment to include the repair of both mechanical and electrical components.
  • Installs, maintains and repairs motors and motor controllers, including soft-starts and variable frequency drives, form fractional horsepower 120 volt motors to those served by high voltage.
  • Prepares estimates of time, labor and materials necessary to maintain systems reliability.
  • Provides guidance and training to others, may lead special projects and monitor the performance of contractors working on assigned building systems and components.
  • Incumbents perform other related duties assigned.
  • This job is typically found in an academic support or research environment.

Requirements

  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations related to the electrical trades
  • and of the mathematics required to record, analyze and report on systems condition.
  • Ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions
  • Employees in this classification will be required to report to work or remain at work during inclement weather and/or other campus events or emergencies.

Skills

  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to provide direction and training to mechanics and other maintenance personnel.
  • Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required.
  • Possession of a Maryland State certification as a licensed maintenance electrician (or equivalent certification) is required.
  • This position is an essential function/employee position.
  • This is a Union Position.

Compensation

  • Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remis

Benefits

  • Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons.
  • equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment.
  • equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations.
  • equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.
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