Job Description:
Electric Power Systems ID 2024-5084 # of Openings 1 Category Field Technician
Overview
As a NETA accredited independent electrical testing & engineering organization, we set the standard for technical expertise and uncompromising safety within the renewable energy, data centers, and industrial industries.
At Electric Power Systems, we specialize in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing for a wide range of clients including Utility, Generation, Renewables, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers, and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to providing a culture of safety and technical expertise as a way of setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.
We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package including:
Competitive pay
Paid Time Off
Paid short term and long term disability
Medical, vision, and dental benefits
401k
Health Savings Account
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Purpose:
The Medium Voltage Electrician/Terminator will be responsible for installing, testing, repairing, and maintaining medium/high voltage electric power cables and equipment. They will also have the opportunity to learn electrical testing and high voltage maintenance.
Responsibilities
Perform terminations for cabling and repairs on medium/high (5kV and up) voltage electrical distribution systems, including those in collection systems, data centers, and permanent facilities.
Perform cable splicing of medium voltage lines.
Install additional power feeds to temporary and permanent facilities, and make land connections on transformers, junction boxes, switchgear, switches, etc.
Open required high-voltage switches to de-energize lines or equipment to be worked on, test for voltage, and clamp grounding devices to equipment to ensure worker safety.
Assist with the installation and maintenance of transformers, capacitors, insulators, lightning arrestors, switches, circuit breakers, and other accessories used in connection with high-voltage distribution lines.
Help locate and identify failed cables to repair.
When necessary, work in, near, or on 'hot lines' using appropriate equipment.
Perform all work in accordance with OSHA, National, and Site-specific safety practices/procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by Site Management.
Qualifications
Required:
Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
Able to work overtime and travel out of town for extended periods of time.
Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and lift 70 lbs.
Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred:
NETA certification is a plus.
Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Electrical/Electrical Technology, or military experience.
Certifications from major manufacturers (3M, Richards, Hubbell) for terminations.
Journeyman Electrician License.
Familiarity with Megger (Insulation tester), Hi-Pot, VLF, Thumper, and TDR for cable testing.
Knowledge of testing the following equipment: Transformers, Switchgear, and Circuit Breakers.
EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.
Voltyx does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.
