Medium Voltage Supervisor

Medium Voltage Supervisor Posting Number req26045 Department Facilities Mgmt-Utilities Department Website Link FM Services Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

University Facility Services is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Medium Voltage Supervisor to oversee the operation, maintenance, and reliability of the campus electrical distribution system. In this role, you will lead a team of skilled technicians responsible for inspecting, repairing, and upgrading medium- and high-voltage equipment across campus substations and distribution networks. The supervisor will also take part in prioritizing and establishing future projects.

University Facility Services at the University of Arizona consists of over 700 employees and services over 13 million square feet of campus, keeping the grounds beautiful, classrooms clean and all utilities moving through the campus. TEAMWORK is our strength.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule shop staff performing maintenance, repair, testing, and inspection of building systems, equipment, and utilities, including substations, transformers, PMS switches, circuit breakers, relays and battery systems.
• Oversee installation, testing, and troubleshooting of equipment and building systems including protective relays, and communication systems to ensure reliable operation of the electrical distribution system.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, university policies, and regulatory requirements when performing maintenance and repair of building systems.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate skilled trades staff, promoting professional development and a strong safety culture.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and reporting related to shop activities, inspections, and reliability programs.
• Coordinate campus-wide outages, upgrades, and emergency response with Facilities Management, Engineering, and external contractors.
• Train new employees on procedures, safety, and use of test equipment.
• Keep staff updated on latest technologies, standards, and tools in medium voltage systems.
• Identify skills gaps and recommend training programs.
• Communicate with clients or project managers regarding work status, findings, and recommendations.
• Provide technical support for bids, estimates, or proposals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of substation design and infrastructure, distribution power and an understanding of the equipment within the system.
• Ability to write and speak to project specific knowledge, estimating, plan review, excel, Smartsheet, electrical theory.
• Ability to walk jobsites, including tunnels, substations, gear houses, and electrical rooms.
• Ability to read, interpret, and draw electrical schematics (one-line and three-line diagrams).
• Knowledge of medium-voltage distribution system layouts, substation capacities, sectionalizing practices, and system reliability principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to on-call needs, and work in all weather conditions.
• Understanding of the University of Arizona electrical system, mainly 46kV and 13.8kV.
• Knowledge of controls in medium voltage substation, understand of one-line and three-line diagrams.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Three years of progressive experience in substation, distribution, or medium-voltage electri