Senior Electrical Systems Technician
Location: Dallas, TX
Location Type: On-site
Location Type: On-site
Job Number: 954488
Category: Skilled Trade/Facilities Mgmt.
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Responsibilities
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
JOB SUMMARY
UT Southwestern is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Systems Technician to lead the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of our complex 138kv substation and electrical distribution system. We are looking for someone with a minimum of twelve (12) years of hands-on work experience, strong troubleshooting/problem-solving skills, strong blueprint literacy, mentorship abilities, and a proven track record of driving operational safety and infrastructure reliability.
As a Senior Electrical Systems Technician, you will apply advanced diagnostic expertise to solve critical system failures, ensure strict compliance with NEC and OSHA safety standards, and mentor junior technicians; this position works under minimal supervision to provide skilled work in evaluation and testing functions for electrical systems.
Work Location: Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations as needed.
Shift Requirement: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday; requires 24/7 on-call/emergency availability.
***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE ON UPDATED RESUME WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION***
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
- Experience
Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in operating and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
Preferred
- Education
Associate’s Degree in a related field.
JOB DUTIES
- Operate and maintain University owned 138kv substation and 15kv distribution system.
- Coordinate annual maintenance, installation and repair of high and medium voltage equipment.
- Write switching procedures for load transfers and isolation with minimum customer disruption.
- Maintain and analyze preventative maintenance records and recommends repairs and or upgrades.
- Analyze electrical distribution equipment annual thermographic surveys data and generate report.
- Review annual distribution transformers oil analysis test results and determine any action required.
- Work with consulting engineering firms on all electrical upgrades.
- Insure all contractor work complies with UT specifications and policies and is performed safely.
- Respond to electrical equipment emergency call-ins 24/7 and restore power in a timely manner.
- Review electrical drawings and submittals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Benefits
Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Working at UTSW
Bring Your “A” Game.
Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that’s breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That’s what we can offer you.
It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.
Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.
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Denise Anderson
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GME Coordinator I
I love working at UT Southwestern because of its great staff and great benefits. Everyday is extraordinary because there’s opportunity to expand your knowledge and advance your career.
