Electrician, Operations - Memphis

The role

You will keep in-service substations, distribution, and campus power facilities running. The job covers inspecting, maintaining, switching, and restoring energized medium- and high-voltage equipment under established safety standards.

What you will do

• Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair in-service substation and campus electrical equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, relays, buswork, control systems, and station batteries
• Perform medium-voltage switching and operations up to 161 kV, including writing or following switching orders, isolating and de-energizing equipment, applying grounds, verifying zero energy, and resto
• Own routine maintenance on medium- and high-voltage operating systems: inspections, lubrication, oil levels, heaters, lights, and connections
• Respond to outages, faults, alarms, and call-outs; restore service and document what happened
• Conduct electrical testing on in-service equipment and assist with relay, transformer, and circuit breaker tests
• Read and interpret one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and switching orders
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control issues on running plant
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), grounding, clearance procedures, and PPE requirements
• Coordinate switching and clearances with operators, engineers, and utility crews during planned and emergency outages
• Document work performed, test results, and observations; keep operating records current

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience working as a licensed electrician
• Medium-voltage electrical experience, including switching and operations
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand up to 6 hours per day, climb up to 3 hours per day, and work at elevated heights on ladders and lifts
• Ability to work in confined spaces, kneel or crouch, and work in cramped positions
• Ability to work in heat over 80 degrees, cold, rain, fumes, noise, and odors
• Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities in a high-paced environment
• Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical

Nice to have

• Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology
• Journeyman or master electrician license
• Switching and operations experience on systems up to 161 kV (substation, industrial, or utility)
• Experience with medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, and distribution in substations, industrial plants, or data centers
• Basic understanding of electrical principles (AC/DC circuits, safety standards)
• Ability to read prints and drawings and use common test tools
• Proficiency with hand and power tools
• Strong safety focus, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or in teams
• Knowledge of print reading for drawings, manuals, and one-lines

Before you apply

• Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical
• Valid driver's license is required

About the company

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