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The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Job Summary:
Responsible for the planning and supervision of construction, installation, maintenance and repair of primary and secondary electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Estimate cost for electrical work needed for research, renovations and electrical distribution.
This requires:
Having knowledge of electrical material, building practices, knowledge and research of types of lighting, pricing and the National Electrical Code.
Work with Facilities Management administration in regards to planning, design, supervision, inspections and oversight of electrical construction.
This includes:
Estimates for materials and labor cost for departmental records,
Supervise the keeping of records, computerized and manual, for inventory, orders and materials for campus electrical projects.
Designing the electrical for renovations. This includes: Researching lighting, designs and controls and layout of outlets and switching.
Sizing generators, panels, switchgear, feeders and services to buildings per the NEC.
Supervise the operations for maintenance, repair, testing, and installation of primary and secondary electrical systems.
Supervise the assignment of electrical operations and task, to include but not limited to assigning jobs.
Outline and explain work orders to be done, and inspect completed work and projects.
Visit construction sites across campus for construction meetings and inspections.
Provide oversight for the Electrician Leader, electricians, as well as associated personnel working under the authority of the Electric Shop Operations
Develop and update maintenance and operation programs as well as construction programming and inspection.
Plan and layout proposed primary and secondary electrical installations from blueprints, sketches and/or diagrams.
Oversee compliance of installations with UT Arlington standards and applicable codes.
Maintain and supervise time cards on an automated time keeping system.
Maintain records for shop personnel, material, tool inventory, and vehicle servicing.
Have weekly meetings with shop personnel to review ongoing and upcoming projects throughout campus.
This includes:
the layout and training of personnel on the campus electrical distribution, tool inventory of personnel work vehicles and other electrical needs throughout the campus.
Maintain the automated work order system.
This includes:
Issuing work orders to the electrical personnel and making sure work has been performed.
Speaking with faculty and staff on the needs of the users and setting up times for work to be performed.
Ordering material needed to complete work orders
Respond to emergencies before/during/after normal operating hours. This includes Fires, electrical outages, floods, and icy conditions.
Must have knowledge of the campus electrical distribution, how to identify the problem, plan for appropriate action, communicate severity and fix the problem.
Assist with the installation of electrical for special events.
This includes:
Concerts, student move-in, homecoming, graduation ceremonies, Special Olympics, special dinners, student welcoming day, sporting events and other student activity events.
Must be able to pass and maintain yearly training.
This includes:
Electrical continuing education, hazardous communication, security training, drivers education, first aid training, asbestos training, boom lift training, scissor lift training, bucket truck training, NFPA 70 training and fork lift training.
Install new electrical needed for research equipment.
This includes:
The design and layout of the electrical system, installation of new equipment and assisting other departments with troubleshooting electrical problems.
Maintain records for the testing of generators for all buildings on campus.
This includes:
Preventative maintenance records, testing times and days and testing all generators under load monthly.
Meet with facilities staff and campus faculty to discuss ongoing and upcoming projects.
Drive a UTA owned vehicle.
Performs other duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and seven (7) years master level experience including five (5) years in a supervisory capacity.
Must have a master's electrical license and be familiar with NFPA 70, 101 and 1.
Must have knowledge of all types of electrical equipment, use of hand and power tools common to the electrical trade.
Valid Texas Class "c" driver's license or state equivalent to operate a personal vehicle with three years acceptable driving history.
Preferred Qualifications:
Use of hand and power tools common to the electrical trade.
Must be accurate in all phases of work performed.
Able to operate one-man lifts, boom lifts, bucket truck and scissor lifts.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of medium voltage (15KV) terminations.
Knowledge and function of electrical material.
Working Conditions:
Conditions do involve exposure to all weather elements and medium to high voltage electrical.
Must be able to work off of ladders, scaffolding, and tops/roofs of buildings.
Working conditions are considered acceptable, but occasionally involve exposure to one or more disagreeable elements such as bio-hazards, toxic lab chemicals, poisonous gases dust, dirt, and the need to work in confined spaces, extreme cold or hot and all weather conditions.
Ability to lift, push, pull, bend, stand, sit, kneel and squat.
CBC Requirement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations:
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Number of Vacancies:
1
Minimum Number of References Required:
3
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
