Electrician

Electrician

General Summary
This position is responsible for repairs, installation, testing, modifications and maintenance of the electrical, data and telecommunication distribution systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair and install lighting and power distribution systems.
• Perform new construction and renovations of the Institute facilities.
• Provide electrical safety of employees and Institute equipment.
• Install new lab equipment and modify existing lab equipment.
• Coordinate with electrical contractors to insure the work is done in accordance with the National Electrical Code and in a professional manner.
• Install LAN and modify the telephone systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance of emergency generators and lighting systems.
• Estimate and cost future electrical projects.
• Plan and purchase materials for upcoming electrical projects.
• Perform annual life safety testing related to emergency generators, fire alarms and UPS.
• Perform other duties as may be required by supervisor.

Position Specific

• Will observe appropriate operational, safety and study requirements by reading, understanding and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and study protocols when entering regulated facilities.
• Ability to perform all tasks of the electrical craft.
• Ability to estimate cost of jobs, select materials, lay out work and conduct inspections.
• Ability to interpret and work from construction drawings.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma
• 5 years' experience with working knowledge of all phases of electrical distribution system.
• Experienced in most phases of work of the electrical craft.
• Knowledge of use of protective equipment and safety protocol related to the possible exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, vapors or mists that could potentially affect the health of the employee.
• Knowledge of use of protective equipment and safety protocols related to handling hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of life safety codes and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman, State of Alabama License or must be able to obtain the certificate within two year
• EPA License to Operating underground storage tanks to provide fuel for Emergency Generators

Work Environment & Conditions

• Ability to wear appropriate PPE if necessary to enter BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratory work environments.
• Ability to withstand exposure to constant or intermittent high noise levels.
• This position is required to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.

Physical Demands

• Sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Bending and stooping
• Must be able to lift 25 to 50 lbs. on a periodic basis
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs in performing work
• Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects in the arms or on the shoulders on a regular basis
• Ability to stoop or crouch by bending at the waist or legs
• Ability to crawl in confined spaces on hands and knees to perform work
• Ability to determine colors (no color blindness)