The Licensed Electrician performs electrical maintenance, repair, inspection, and installation work across all EPA-RTP facilities. This position ensures the continuance of safe, code-compliant electrical service to the campus and is responsible for a broad range of electrical systems from lighting and low-voltage panels to generators and UPS systems.
Responsibilities
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Perform electrical safety inspections, maintenance, and repair on a continual basis across all EPA-RTP facilities
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Accomplish minor repairs during preventive maintenance inspections including frayed wire and plug/receptacle replacements
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Maintain and update electrical panel schedules and related documentation as required
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Perform lamp and ballast replacement; manage storage and recycling of expended lamps per federal and state regulations
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Review and recommend changes to the electrical preventive maintenance program within 30 days of contract start
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Ensure all electrical work complies with current North Carolina Electrical Code (NEC-based with NC amendments)
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Maintain and repair electrical systems including unit substations, low voltage panels, generators, transformers, and UPS systems
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Support maintenance of solar street lighting, photovoltaic arrays, and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
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Coordinate with the High Voltage Electrician on medium voltage system work as appropriate
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Document all electrical work in the CMMS per government requirements
Position Requirements
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Minimum 5 years of experience working electrical services in commercial facilities
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At least one electrician on staff must hold, as a minimum, an unlimited State of North Carolina Electrical Contractor's License (required)
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Strong familiarity with North Carolina Electrical Code and the National Electrical Code (NEC)
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Experience with a broad range of commercial electrical systems including lighting, panels, generators, transformers, and UPS systems
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Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
