Manager HSC Electrical Maintenance - Facilities Management

The Department of Facilities Management in the Health Sciences Center (HSC) at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Manager of Electrical Maintenance.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Facilities Management on the Health Science Center (HSC) Campus, this position is responsible for managing the electrical shop and staffing at the HSC campus which includes responsibility for all electrical components, fire alarm systems, including some telecommunications, and data systems.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
  WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Set vision and develop departmental growth and objectives to deliver highly technical maintenance skills and timely services to exceed customer expectations. Provide leadership to the staff through continuous feedback as to effectiveness, performance, quality, and customer service levels. Manage journeymen, trades workers, and any other support personnel as required. Follows procedures and makes work assignments to those individuals assigned to the crew to ensure work is completed in a timely fashion ensuring proper quality and quantity. Ensures that proper safety procedures are used by staff while performing job duties.
• Troubleshoot and audit complex control systems associated with electrical distribution systems, fire alarm systems and sprinkler systems.
• Analyze and build detailed reports and technical data related to electrical and electronic systems utilizing diagnostic equipment, project design documentation, and O&M manuals. Utilize tools and appropriate techniques to assess and evaluate systems.
• Develop, implement, train, and measure staff performance based upon department objectives and metrics. Train staff on proper safety procedures and observe workforce in the field to assure compliance. Manage staff through well-defined performance measures, shared objectives, performance ratings, and training opportunities. Assess employee skill levels and identify appropriate training for improvement. Develop, promote, and deliver on-going staff training on initiatives such as policies and procedures, budget, FM strategic plans, skill, mission, vision, etc. Lead by example in all areas.
• Develop and execute operating and personal budgets. Develop and implement plans for repair and maintenance to include identification, prioritization, budget development, design and scheduling. Ensure that associated maintenance, repair, and alteration requests meet all applicable codes and deadlines.
• Provide continuous improvement concepts and manage a complex Preventive Maintenance program to reduce break downs, repair costs and increase the reliability of the University's infrastructure. Develop and manage a Predictive Maintenance program to identify equipment deficiencies and repair needs prior to system failure.
• Develop internal policies and procedures to address workflow, shutdown procedures, safety and quality control for Department.
• Evaluate new technology and procedures to determine if they are applicable to WVU. Identify opportunities and implement actions to create energy, manpower and cost savings.
• Provides reports as needed in reference to work status, planning, progress, etc.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to evaluate department efficiency, identify call-back issues, repetitive problems, etc., and evaluate metrics for preventative maintenance, cost tracking, manpower, materials, and compliance to priority codes and objectives.
• Benchmark other organizations to identify and implement "best practices" and continuous improvement. Consider data, staff input and condition assessments to assure deferred maintenance 10-year plan reflects condition of electrical systems needs and priorities throughout HSC campus.
• Effectively and accurately communicate to staff, customers and administration all issues and concerns. This position will advise other managers and supervisors regarding activities and safe practices.
• Participate in various departmental and University-wide committee assignments. Act as liaison between various departments such as Design and Construction and Environmental Health and Safety.
• Work with vendors and manufacturers to assure quality parts and products at competitive prices are used.
• Benchmark other organizations to identify and implement "best practices", and continuous improvement or current processes.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or systems engineering.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the following:
  • Building maintenance, specifically involving electrical distribution, control systems, and integration of infrastructure components.
  • Working in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
  • Electrical distribution infrastructure components.
  • Using computer software such as Microsoft Office, CMMS platforms, Building Automation systems, and Time/Attendance systems.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of building systems, how they operate, and interactions between systems.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate system variables, measure performance and design corrective action.
• Strong logic and analytical skills, system focus, root cause analysis.
• Ability to function in highly stressful situations.
• Broad knowledge of electrical technology with the ability to integrate cutting-edge information into existing systems, i.e. non-destructive testing, code interpretation, material and system components.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to perform work in a professional capacity, technical language as well as in simple, everyday terminology.
• Ability to read complex mechanical/electrical diagrams, advise on troubleshooting techniques, and create/alter sequence of operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair control systems and system safety equipment.
• Self-motivated/ability to function with minimal supervision/direction and lead by example.
• Ability to manage a cross-functional work team comprised of skilled trades personnel to complete assignments, tasks and repairs on schedule and within budget.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical maintenance, and systems integration with respect to daily operations, preventive maintenance, repairs, alterations, and renovations.
• Ability to function to highly stressful situations and extreme temperature environments.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid WV State Electrical License (Journeyman level or higher) preferred.

• Valid U.S. Driver's License

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.