Superintendent, Electrical Distribution Systems - 003058

Position Information

Position Number 003058 Position Title Superintendent, Electrical Distribution Systems - 003058 Division Finance and Administration Department 173740 - Central Utilities Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, ten years of medium voltage electrical experience with power distribution systems, certificate of competency as a Journeyman Electrician with the City of Mobile Board of Examiners, and possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance under the University of South Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama's department of Central Utilities is seeking to hire a Superintendent, Electrical Distribution Systems. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions

• Investigates and identifies problems related to electrical distribution system power quality.
• Develops and implements solutions that correct power quality issues.
• Performs preliminary job costing for construction, maintenance, and operations.
• Works closely with engineering and contractors to ensure compliance with National Electrical Codes and job specifications.
• Conducts condition survey of electrical power systems at all campuses.
• Develops a long range plan to ensure reliable systems in the future.
• Assists as needed in emergencies concerning electrical distribution.
• Supervises all work done by contractors to install, repair, and maintain the medium voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Conducts high potential testing, megging of motors and troubleshooting of control centers.
• Develops and maintains various medium voltage switching sequences of main campus feeders supplying normal power and distribution of emergency power.
• Works closely with Safety and Environment Compliance Department to identify electrical safety issues.
• Conducts electrical service inspections and authorizes service release of University properties to Alabama Power Company.
• Monitors electrical loads on campus and recommends additional ways to serve the loads under emergency conditions.
• Performs substation maintenance to include relays, high potential testing, transformer oil analysis and TTR testing.
• Performs maintenance and repair of vacuum switches and maintenance of medium voltage switch gear with SF6 gas.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, specifications, system software programs, schematics and operational manuals.
• Identifies color coded electrical wires; monitors and manages maintenance and preventative maintenance of fire detection/alarm system as performed by University employees and/or vendors.
• Reviews fire detection/alarm systems and makes recommendations for upgrades and replacements as appropriate.
• Monitors and manages location of underground utility systems on University property as performed by University employees and/or vendors utilizing the latest technology to include ground penetrating radar (GPR), RF Pipe and cable locators.
• Monitors and manages maintenance and preventative maintenance of engine driven stationary, standby and emergency electric generators and automatic transfer switches, related auxiliary equipment and fuel systems.
• Manages, maintains and operates the building power metering system to: monitor power consumption, record consumption data, create usage reports, identify power delivery issues and create power consumption utility bills.
• Assists Central Utilities employees with issues that may arise within the mechanical systems.
• Assist Project Management with ongoing campus construction projects.
• Reviews and approves invoices for payment.
• Writes bids for acquiring materials and services.
• Transports supplies and/or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Climbs ladders and scaffolding.
• May work in closed areas of extreme hot or cold temperatures.
• May perform work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Travels to various sites using a University vehicle.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/19/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Working Days Monday - Friday Working Hours 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Job Location Main Campus Full-time or Part-Time Full Time Regular or Temporary Regular