Utilities Electrician

Our Commitment  

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 

Who We Are 

Utilities & Energy Services in the Division of Operations includes over 240 staff members with varied backgrounds and interests. Our goal is to be a world class leader in the production, delivery, and management of utilities and energy services, fostering a culture of excellence while effectively stewarding university resources and the environment. If you would like to learn more about UES, please visit: https://utilities.tamu.edu/ 

What We Want 

The Utilities Electrician team supports Texas A&M University’s utility plants and campus electrical infrastructure by installing, maintaining, and servicing electrical systems ranging from low voltage to high voltage. Working under varying levels of supervision and leadership responsibility, these roles perform electrical maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs on industrial equipment such as generators, boilers, chillers, motors, switchgear, battery systems, and campus lighting. Team members use specialized electrical testing and diagnostic tools, interpret electrical diagrams and schematics, and support safe and reliable utility operations across campus. Depending on level, duties may also include providing training, coordinating work activities, overseeing job sites, and leading or supervising multicraft teams to ensure safe, efficient, and highquality electrical work in support of university operations. 

The ideal candidate will have experience performing maintenance, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs on industrial plant equipment and electrical systems. They should be able to interpret electrical schematics and system prints and be proficient in maintaining equipment such as generators, boilers, chillers, and variable frequency drives. 

What You Need To Know 

We have multiple openings, so please include your work history with brief details by attaching a resume or completing the application. Our department will reach out to you to discuss experience. Position level will be determined after the selection process is complete based on experience and position availability. 

This position is located in College Station, TX. Remote/Work from alternate location is not available at this time.  

Qualifications 

Master Utilities Electrician 

• High School Diploma, GED, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• 7 years of experience as an industrial electrician (working in power, chemical, refinery plants or other heavy industry).

• $32.43-35.67 

Senior Utilities Electrician 

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Five years of experience as an industrial electrician (working in power, chemical, refinery plants or other heavy industry).

• $28.20-$31.02 

Utilities Electrician 

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Three years of related experience in industrial, commercial, and overhead/underground electrical distribution systems.  

• $24.52-$26.97 

Utilities Electrician Assistant 

• High school graduation or any equivalent combination of training and experience. 

• One year of related experience. 

• $21.32-$23.45 

Why Texas A&M University?  

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month 

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.