Electrician, Medium Voltage (Starship)

The role

You will support the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment in substations and power grid facilities. This role involves working with energized equipment up to 260 volts initially, progressing to higher voltages after training.

What you will do

• Assist in installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing substation equipment.
• Perform basic routine maintenance on high- and medium-voltage electrical systems.
• Conduct entry-level electrical testing using various meters.
• Read and interpret basic electrical drawings, diagrams, and work orders.
• Troubleshoot simple electrical, mechanical, and control system issues under supervision.
• Follow lockout/tagout, grounding, clearance procedures, and safety protocols.
• Assist in station switching, de-energizing equipment, and placing grounds.
• Help with physical tasks like digging trenches, installing conduit, and climbing ladders.
• Support emergency responses to outages and faults.
• Document work performed, test results, and observations.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of experience working as a licensed electrician.
• Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities in a high-paced environment.
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day.
• Sit: Up to 3 hours per day.
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day.
• Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day.
• Walk: Up to 3 hours per day.
• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day.
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 3 hours per day.
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day.

Nice to have

• Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance technology.
• Basic understanding of electrical principles (AC/DC circuits, safety standards).
• Ability to read basic prints/drawings and use common test tools.
• Proficiency with hand/power tools and physical tasks (lifting 50+ lbs, working at heights/confined spaces, outdoors in all weather).
• 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

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
• May be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm capabilities, which may include a medical history review.

About the company

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