Senior Electrician

Senior Electrician

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Electrician.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Administration Physical Plant

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 29.96 - 31.00

Pay Grade N11

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

Journeyman-level work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, facilities, and related electronic controls and devices, in addition to all primary and secondary power systems. Supervision, TMA allocation of duties, and evaluation of personnel. Participates in call-out chain, meter reading, and underground locating 811 as needed. Works athletic and other events as assigned, which often occur after normal working hours and on weekends. This position is considered essential personnel and may require unusual attendance responsibilities, such as storm duty.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads, supervises and performs work to install electrical systems in university buildings per specifications, blue prints, and applicable codes, in addition to implementing and overseeing the preventive maintenance program for electrical systems and associated equipment.
• Substation switching 15KV breakers utilization of the bypass bus system. Operation of the15KV S&C switches for power distribution on campus.
• Leads, supervises and performs the work to isolate and correct electrical system faults; tests electrical equipment and systems such as, emergency back-up systems...