Job Description
The Electrical Supervisor reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities:
- Supervises and leads electricians.
- Assigns and schedules work activities of electricians, ensuring that preventative maintenance and calls are responded to quickly and efficiently.
- Coordinates job scheduling with all levels of hospital personnel and outside contractors including shutdowns of electrical service and generator testing.
- Evaluates the condition of electrical equipment and distribution systems to create a plan to repair or replace.
- Supervises work performed to assure it conforms with established procedures, policies, codes and regulations.
- Directs department employees in proper performance of electrical testing.
- Establishes and implements plans for safety training for employees in the department.
- Supervises repair of electrical work performed on all non-patient related equipment.
- Supervises the electrical installation of new equipment.
- Monitors and observes electrical work performed by outside contractors for compliance with hospital standards.
- Responds to all fire and disaster alarms.
- Works with the Safety Officer to provide a reliable fire system and electrical system.
- Performs tests on electrical equipment and documents results.
- Remains current regarding code requirements and changes in local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
- Remains current on NFPA and National Electrical Codes dealing with fire alarm systems and Life Safety Codes.
- Other duties as assigned.
This position is full time, 80 hours per pay period, day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Must be available all shifts for shut downs, generator testing, etc.
This position is union, Local 399. Benefits are provided through the union.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent training.
- Minimum of five years’ experience as a journeyman electrician.
Preferred:
- Electrical Supervisor experience in a hospital environment.
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
