Electrical Shop Supervisor

The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising electrical work activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards.

This role provides leadership to electricians and apprentices while maintaining productivity, quality workmanship, and a strong safety culture.

The Electrical Supervisor (Advanced) plans, directs, and supervises complex electrical, electronic, and life-safety system operations across campus facilities.

This advanced-level position exercises independent judgment serves as a technical authority and ensures regulatory compliance for mission-critical infrastructure in an occupied university environment.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The Physical Plant is responsible for providing services relative to building and grounds maintenance, utilities, transportation, trash removal, central receiving, recycling, disposition of surplus property and moving and hauling. In addition, the Physical Plant has expanding responsibilities that includes providing support services for the instruction and research programs to achieve the University's mission, goals and objectives. Maintains and improves and expands all campus buildings, campus image and education opportunities for all people. More specifically, the functions involve energy conservation, building renovation/repair, occupational safety and health, landscape design, event planning, vehicle and equipment maintenance/repair, motor pool and housekeeping services to 40 academic buildings, 15 residence halls and 19 farm buildings (15 research and 21 support facilities). Moreover, the Skilled Trades Department is responsible for operation, repair, maintenance and preventive maintenance of campus facilities.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Optional Guidelines: Experience in the Trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred:

Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible electrical trade experience.

Three (3) or more years of supervisory or lead electrician experience.

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of complex electrical, electronic, and low-voltage systems in institutional environments
• Advanced knowledge of fire alarm and life-safety systems under the North Carolina Fire Code and NFPA 72
• Working knowledge of DDC / building automation systems and system integration
• Knowledge of fiber-optic systems, termination methods, and testing principles
• Knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 72, OSHA regulations, and University safety policies

Skills

• Advanced troubleshooting of multi-system electrical and life-safety failures
• Supervising skilled trades staff and coordinating contractor activities
• Interpreting complex drawings, schematics, riser diagrams, and as-built documentation
• Applying lockout/tagout, arc-flash mitigation, and life-safety testing protocols
• Maintaining detailed compliance documentation and CMMS records

Abilities

• Exercise independent judgment in resolving complex technical and safety issues
• Ensure continuous compliance with NFPA 72 inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements
• Lead emergency response and restoration for critical campus systems
• Communicate technical and regulatory information clearly to staff, contractors, inspectors, and campus stakeholders
• Coordinate effectively with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)