Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?
We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org.

Job Title:

Master Electrician

Requisition Number:

46888

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

SUPPORT SERVICES - FACILITIES, TRANS, POLICE

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Job Category:

Support Services

Hours Worked:

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked:

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Master Electrician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of all electrical systems serving a licensed acute care hospital and associated healthcare facilities. This position plays a critical role in supporting patient care by ensuring continuous operation of normal and emergency electrical systems, central utility plant infrastructure, and life-safety systems. The Master Electrician serves as the facility's electrical subject matter expert and helps ensure compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, The Joint Commission requirements, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) regulations, and all applicable local, state, and federal requirements.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

Maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs electrical distribution systems and equipment, including switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, panelboards, feeders, branch circuits, lighting systems, and associated controls.

Ensures the reliable operation of electrical systems supporting critical patient care environments, including operating rooms, intensive care units, emergency departments, imaging services, laboratories, and inpatient care areas.

Performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical infrastructure and equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and manufacturer recommendations.

Maintains, tests, and repairs emergency power systems, including generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), paralleling gear, fuel systems, generator controls, and associated distribution equipment.

Conducts and documents required emergency power system testing and inspections in compliance with NFPA 99, NFPA 110, CMS, The Joint Commission, and other applicable regulatory standards.

Responds to utility outages, electrical failures, and emergency events affecting patient care, life safety systems, and critical infrastructure to ensure continuity of operations.

Supports the operation and maintenance of electrical systems serving the Central Utility Plant (CUP), including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, air compressors, water treatment systems, and related control systems.

Troubleshoots complex electrical and control system issues affecting hospital infrastructure, utility systems, and facility operations, implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.

Monitors electrical system performance and recommends repairs, upgrades, replacement projects, and energy optimization initiatives to improve system reliability, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 99, NFPA 110, OSHA requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, TDLR requirements, and hospital safety policies.

Maintains accurate maintenance, testing, inspection, and compliance documentation and assists with regulatory surveys, inspections, and accreditation activities, including The Joint Commission, CMS, DNV, and other governing agencies.

Implements and enforces electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout procedures, arc flash protection requirements, and other workplace safety standards.

Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

One of the following qualification groupings is required for this position as indicated below:
- Completion of an accredited Electrician training program or technical school.
- 8 plus years of commercial, industrial, or healthcare electrical experience.
- 5 plus years of experience maintaining emergency power systems and critical electrical infrastructure. Master Electrician’s License issued through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations.
- OR
High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent.
10 plus years of commercial, industrial, or healthcare electrical experience.
5 plus years of experience maintaining emergency power systems and critical electrical infrastructure.
Master Electrician’s License issued through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in an acute care hospital, medical center, or healthcare campus.
Experience with Joint Commission, DNV, CMS, and TDLR survey preparation and compliance.
Experience maintaining EPSS systems in healthcare environments.
Experience supporting Central Utility Plant operations.

Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States

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