Limited Journeyman Plant Electrician - Hillsboro Medical Center

POSITION SUMMARY

Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000

Pay Range: $37.74/hr - $48.50/hr

 

The Limited Journeyman Plant Electrician under the direction of the Director of Facility Operations and the supervision of the Signing Electrician, installs, maintains and tests electrical distribution systems and associated electrical wiring, voice and data cabling. Repairs/installs electrical motors and fixtures. Works on both AC and DC circuits for low and high voltages. Rights, restrictions and responsibilities are within the requirements defined by ORS 918-282-0190 (Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant Electrician License).

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performed majority of the time:

·         Installs, troubleshoots and maintains high voltage electrical systems (greater than 50 volts).

·         Installs and maintains all data, security and alarm systems.

·         Installs, replaces, repairs and maintains 120 volt / 277 volt lighting systems.

·         Installs, replaces, repairs electrical motors, starters, and variable frequency drives.

·         Inspects, installs, repairs and replaces circuit breakers, electrical panels, switches and transformers.

·         Installs, maintains and repairs Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS’s).

·         Conducts periodic testing of standby generators and transfer switches as defined in NFPA 110 (2010).    

·         Maintains records in accordance with code requirements.

·         Develops and installs low voltage signaling and control interfaces for fire alarm systems, motor and equipment controls, and building management systems.

·         Performs troubleshooting, making repairs and adjustments as necessary to paging and speaker systems.

·         Performs troubleshooting making repairs and adjustments as necessary to voice, video and data lines.

·         Identifies all distribution closets and circuits for data, security and alarms.

·         Participates in inspection of contractor activities related to above-ceiling work, maintain compliance with proper cable routing and fire/smoke penetration standards.

·         Performs fire/smoke penetration caulking on in-house projects if fire/smoke certification is held by employee and is active and current.

·         Performs thermographic inspections on electrical systems if thermography certification is held by employee and is active and current.

·         Assures compliance with applicable NFPA codes in all assigned areas of responsibility.

·         Prepares project schedules, task lists and materials lists using Microsoft Excel.

·         Maintains clean and orderly work environment.

·         Service is coordinated and delivered in collaboration with client/patient/family and other healthcare team members to maximize outcome and use of resources.

·         Completes documentation according to guidelines.

Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:

·         Participates in interdisciplinary planning.

·         Recognizes and reports unmet needs.

·         Maintains familiarity with regulatory requirements as related to installed electrical low and high voltage systems.

·         Assists in the periodic as-built updating of panel schedules and one-line drawings.

·         Assesses self-learning needs and participates in educational programs as appropriate.

·         Maintains an individual profile that documents educational requirements.

Decision making and budget responsibilities:

·         Decision impact limited to the employee

·         No budget responsibility

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

Required

·         High school graduate or equivalent.

 

Preferred

·         N/A

 

Experience:

Required

·         Low voltage experience: experience installing structured cabling systems.

 

Preferred

·         Work experience as an electrician in a hospital environment.

 

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

Required

·         Current State of Oregon Limited Journeyman Plant Electrician License (PJ).

·         Valid driver’s license for a least four (4) years.

 

Preferred

·         Thermography and Fire/Smoke Prevention certifications.

 

Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

Required

·         Demonstrates on-going competency in performance of technical skills.

·         Seeks supervision and guidance from professional staff when problems, questions or change occur.

·         Fulfills job responsibilities in a manner that minimizes risk to self/others.

·         Knowledge of TIA / EIA standards and practices.

·         Prioritizes and completes delegated duties within appropriate timeframes.

·         Functions as a cooperative, flexible team member in a positive manner utilizing good communication skills.

·         Uses effective working relationships with all healthcare team players, patients, and significant others.

·         Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills using lines of authority appropriately.

·         Delivers written and verbal communication accurately and in a timely, clear and appropriate manner so that customers have information to meet their needs.

·         Demonstrates the ability to diagnose and repair electrical system malfunctions on both high voltage equipment and low/high voltage control systems.

·         Demonstrates knowledge of emergency and standby power system testing requirements as defined in NFPA 110 (2010 version).

·         Uses various electrical testing meters and equipment, some of which could be hazardous.

·         Demonstrates proper appearance and personal conduct for the employee's particular job.

·         Uses effective communication skills taking into consideration body language, filters, listening, paraphrasing, and questions with customers of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

·         Competent with Microsoft Office Outlook and Excel programs.

 

Preferred

·         Bilingual skills a plus.

 

Other:

Required

·         Drives a company owned vehicle as part of their job and is considered a Category A. driver.

·         Satisfactory driving record which is defined as:

o   No more than one (1) accident or moving violation on or off the job within the past 12 months, and

o   No conviction for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) within the past five (5) years.

·         Complete a defensive driving course within the first 90 days of employment.

 

 

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Additional Posting Information

Hillsboro Medical Center believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. Recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, working conditions, training, and compensation will be based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, creed, national origin, marital status, family relationship, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We further commit ourselves to continuing the practical application of this policy in our daily business conduct.