Electrical Supervisor

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater.

Job Description:

The Electrical Supervisor oversees electricians and trades helpers in the repair, maintenance, and installation of electrical systems.

This is a Full Time role that requires onsite availability.

Essential Functions:

• Hires, coaches, reviews, supervises, and terminates assigned employees, or makes effective suggestions and recommendations regarding the employment status of assigned employees.
• Schedules, assigns, plans, and monitors the work of electrical shop personnel performing a variety of electrical projects.
• Plans and develops work schedules, equipment usage schedules, priority of electrical expenditures, and procedures for equipment and appliance maintenance.
• Reviews plans, blueprints, and drawings for future buildings, and inspects new buildings to ensure compatibility with existing electrical codes and maintenance standards.
• Prepares material and labor estimates.
• Monitors the acquisition and use of materials.
• Maintains time, payroll, work order, material, equipment, and other electrical shop records, and submits reports.
• Trains or informs employees of new work methods or procedures, changes in safety regulations, work policies, electrical codes and standards, and the like.
• Ensures budgeting guidelines follows the Campus General Services business unit and / or COTA’s mandates; prioritizes shop expenditures to stay within budget and assists in preparation of capital and operations budgets.
• Interprets University and department policies to assigned personnel and enforces safety regulations and adherence to proper codes and standards.
• Inspects new construction and remodels.
• Assists Engineers in design requirements.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, and practices, such as, OSHA, NFPA, NEC and others.
• Safety guidelines.
• Tools, equipment, and materials common to the electrical trade.
• Applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Banner and other job-related software systems.
• Supervisory principles, practices, and techniques.
• Electrical applications for high and low voltage electrical systems.
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Experience with 480V Motor Control, Transformers, Switch Gears.
• Knowledge of variable frequency drives.
• Zero to ten volts signaling for HVAC related equipment.
• Minimal 600V 3 phases.
• Familiar with 15kV, 4160V, 12470V.

Skill in:

• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Installation, repair, and maintenance of all types of electrical system equipment and components.
• Estimating time and material requirements of assigned work projects.
• Supervisory techniques.
• Multitasking and time management.
• Coordinating the work of others.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Prepare detailed reports.
• Work independently.
• Communicate effectively.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent education AND ten (10) (years of electrical repair and maintenance experience, which includes seven (7) years of supervisor experience, with the completion of a four-year federally approved technical training program in electrical repair and maintenance, or

eleven (11) years of electrical repair and maintenance experience which includes eight (8) years of supervisory experience.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

State Recognized Master License (Low voltage) (Medium Voltage Preferred)

Preferred:

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Knowledge of Medium to High Voltage

NETA Certified

Physical Demand & Work Environments:

• Prolonged standing and/or walking.
• Lifting and moving moderate weight objects.
• Using or carrying equipment.
• Stoop, bend, or lift.
• Reach and grasp objects.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, lift or crawl.
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skill.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.