Senior Electrician - Evenings

Overview The Senior Electrician at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center supports the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of critical electrical infrastructure across the institution. The Senior Electrician maintains normal and emergency power systems, responds to service calls, and supports facilities operations that directly impact patient care, research, and administrative functions. The Senior Electrician works with other skilled crafts, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure electrical systems, alarms, and controls operate in compliance with institutional standards. The role requires strong technical expertise, responsiveness, and a commitment to service excellence. Ideal candidate will be a licensed electrician with five or more years of experience in installations and repairs. Strong troubleshooting skills, ability to read prints, and experience with electrical controls. Solid knowledge of lighting systems, motor controls (starters, VFDs), and general electrical equipment (panels, switchgear, transformers). Familiarity with BAS, sensors, and basic computer use is a plus. Join a collaborative and supportive team that values teamwork, continuous learning, and career growth. Our group works closely together, ensuring help is always available while providing ongoing opportunities to develop and advance. Work Schedule Evenings, Monday–Friday, 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm Salary Range $82,500 – $103,000 – $123,500 Why Us? Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs. Responsibilities Maintain and repair normal and emergency power electrical systems Troubleshoot electrical, motor control, and programmable logic controller systems Maintain and manage operations and maintenance inventory for electrical systems Repair and troubleshoot lighting systems, lighting dimming systems, inverter equipment, and uninterruptible power supply systems Investigate electrical outages and system failures Preventive Maintenance & Installation Perform preventive maintenance on electrical panels, transformers, and related electrical systems Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical equipment and circuits Interpret and work from instructions, blueprints, sketches, and diagrams during installations Work Orders, Documentation & Reporting Respond efficiently to work orders and service requests Document corrective actions, labor hours, and materials used on work orders Communicate issues and findings to supervisors in a timely manner Prepare purchase requisitions and stock issue forms to obtain required materials and parts Inspections, Coordination & Subject Matter Expertise Participate in walk-through inspections of construction projects and develop punch lists for discrepancies Inspect contracted electrical work to ensure compliance with repair and installation requirements Estimate costs of work, order materials, and maintain inventory Coordinate workflow of electricians, technicians, and mechanics as needed Serve as a point of contact for vendors and prepare required reports Participate in project design reviews, development of owner design guidelines, and process improvement initiatives Provide back-up support to other crafts and may precept staff Customer Service & Emergency Response Respond to customer calls and provide professional customer service Respond to all critical equipment and alarm system alerts Support emergency responses for facilities, including code red alarms Other duties as assigned. Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred: Completion of a recognized apprenticeship Work Experience Required: Six years post-journeyman experience in commercial/industrial electrical work involving interior and exterior wiring and the repair of electrical equipment and systems. Preferred: One year of related supervisory experience and/or minimum of one year experience with MD Anderson building systems specifications and Owner’s Design Guidelines. Licenses & Certifications Required: JRNY-E – Journeyman Electrician Texas Required: EL-M – Master Electrician Texas Preferred: Industry-sponsored inspector certifications issued by the International Code Council (ICC) related to electrical work Preferred: Texas Drivers License (Class A, B, or C) and eligibility to drive state and institutional vehicles The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. Additional Information Requisition ID: 180913 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Evenings Minimum Salary: USD 82,500 Midpoint Salary: USD 103,000 Maximum Salary: USD 123,500 FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr