Electric Utility Electrician

City of Santa Clara, CA • Santa Clara, CA

301d • $162,470 - $207,554

About The Position

The position of Electric Utility Electrician performs inspections and maintenance on equipment in SVP substations. This equipment includes but is not limited to, power transformers, instrument and control transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, relays and ancillary control systems. SVP substation equipment is rated at 12,000 volts and above. Electric Utility Electricians provide after hours emergency response to events that impact substation equipment.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D.
• Status as a journey level electrician with proof of certification or completion of a formal electrician apprenticeship or training program.
• Experience maintaining high voltage substation equipment, power generation equipment, or industrial manufacturing facilities.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Journey level experience maintaining solid state traffic signal equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and maintenance on substation equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers, and relays.
• Provide after hours emergency response to substation equipment issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards while working on high voltage equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees