Senior Electrician
Description
Standard Job Description
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Responsible for advanced electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and modification of facility electrical systems across the Orlando campus. Serves as a senior technical resource on the electrical maintenance team, supporting complex troubleshooting, system reliability, planned outages, preventive maintenance, and the technical development of other electricians.
Performs work on commercial and industrial distribution systems, equipment, branch circuits, lighting, controls, motors, panels, switchgear, transformers, and related infrastructure within the holder’s training and qualification. Provides medium‑ and high‑voltage support when trained, qualified, and authorized.
Collaborates with the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor and Planner/Scheduler to execute planned and emergent tasks. Offers field technical leadership on complex work, assists with recurring‑failure troubleshooting, supports root‑cause analysis, mentors less‑experienced electricians, and coordinates with Engineering and specialized contractors when additional expertise or resources are required.
Ensures all preventive and corrective maintenance complies with electrical safety, quality, technical, and documentation standards. Supports shutdowns, switching activities, Quick Path projects, facility modifications, and other Facilities initiatives that demand advanced electrical expertise. Accurately records work and equipment conditions in LMBuildings and identifies opportunities to improve reliability and preventive‑maintenance programs.
Primary responsibilities include advanced troubleshooting and repair, preventive and corrective maintenance, distribution system upkeep, qualified medium/high‑voltage support, planned outage assistance, installation and modification, technical field leadership, mentoring, root‑cause analysis, Quick Path project support, contractor coordination, and work‑order documentation.
Repairs, constructs, installs, troubleshoots, and maintains routine electrical systems and equipment. Cuts, threads, bends, couples, and straps conduit. Cuts wire and conduit to length. Installs, repairs, or replaces switch boxes, light bulbs, plugs, sockets, light fuses, and extension cords. Disassembles motors, generators, and other equipment in preparation for repair. Troubleshoots electrical malfunctions, inspects circuits and wiring for shielding and grounding, and tests electrical equipment for safety and efficiency. Uses blueprints, drawings, layout, or other specifications, and electrical hand tools and voltage‑or‑amperage measuring and recording devices.
Basic Qualifications
Extensive experience performing commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or facilities electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation
Experience independently troubleshooting complex electrical distribution, equipment, branch circuit, motor, control, or related facility electrical issues
Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
Experience reading and interpreting electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, construction drawings, equipment documentation, and technical manuals
Working knowledge of electrical safe-work practices, lockout/tagout requirements, and applicable electrical codes and standards
Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment to safely troubleshoot electrical systems
Ability to provide technical guidance and support to other electrical personnel in the field
Ability to respond to changing priorities and emergent electrical maintenance requirements
Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with electrical maintenance activities in varying facility environments
Ability to obtain and maintain required site access/security requirements
Desired Skills
Journeyman or Master Electrician license, or equivalent recognized electrical trade qualification
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting switchgear, transformers, distribution panels, motor control centers, disconnects, breakers, and associated electrical distribution equipment
Experience supporting medium/high-voltage switching, maintenance, testing, or outage activities within applicable qualification and authorization requirements
Experience coordinating and executing planned electrical shutdowns and system restoration activities
Experience with electrical preventive maintenance activities including inspection, testing, cleaning, torque verification, thermographic findings, or other condition-based maintenance activities
Experience troubleshooting complex or recurring electrical failures and supporting root-cause analysis
Experience supporting electrical installations, facility modifications, and minor construction or Quick Path projects
Experience utilizing LMBuildings, Maximo, or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Familiarity with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, OSHA requirements, and electrical safe-work practices
Strong technical troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and field leadership skills