Electrician Specialist High Voltage

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

277d • $57 - $70

About The Position

Employees in this classification perform journey level and high voltage electrician work involved with the installation, maintenance, operation and repair of the electrical substations, electrical distribution systems, and general low voltage utility controls under general supervision. Assignments can be received in the form of work orders, blueprints, sketches, verbal instructions or employees may be expected to schedule their own work, determine work priorities. At this level employees are expected to diagnose problems independently and determine the appropriate method and procedure needed to complete the work. Working with the Lead and co-workers, the HV Electrician Specialist is expected to ensure that the work specifications conform to shop standards. May work with the Lead person to order materials needed for work.

Requirements

• Completion of recognized apprenticeship program (or equivalent education and/or experience) for journey level electrician.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with high voltage equipment (600 AC Volts and above) and experience with low to medium voltage equipment & repairs.
• 10+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• California State Electrical Certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works in areas of controlled access such as substations not open to unqualified individuals.
• Works on high voltage power distribution systems 600 Volts AC and above.
• Splices and terminates high voltage cables using manufacturer and hand tape methods.
• May update and revise procedures.
• Installs, tests, calibrates and repairs all types of revenue meters, instruments and associated electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot, monitor, repair, maintain and calibrate computer-based SCADA systems, transducers, input devices, communication equipment and data transmission equipment.
• Performs switching and maintenance in substations, switchyards, pad-mounted equipment and in underground vaults and may act as Person in Charge of such operations as directed.
• Responds to power outages during off-hours on a callback basis.
• Troubleshoots and repair faulty equipment.
• Tests and repairs short-circuits, grounds and troubleshoots high voltage street light circuits.
• Installs new equipment, including conduit, wire, cable, pull boxes, transformers and etc. for repairs and alterations in high voltage systems.
• May be responsible for plans and schematic reviews with written reports to the Systems Manager for his/her review.
• May assist the System Manager in overseeing contractors, ensuring safety regulations are being followed.
• Responsible for coordinating work to ensure the maintenance and integrity of the high volt system.
• Follows University/shop procedures for scheduling system outages.
• May oversee the work of an apprentice.
• Ensures that safety rules are followed.

Benefits

• Career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing.
• Superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• Health care benefits.
• Free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed