High Voltage Electrician

NIKA TECHNOLOGIES INC•Falls Church, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

NIKA is hiring for a High Voltage Electrician who will be responsible for the on-site Project Management of Muirkirk Road Complex (MRC) in Laurel, Maryland! This position is pending per contract award and start date is TBD once approved. Named a “Top Workplace” by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with the value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities. NIKA benefits include PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k matching, and an understanding of work/life balance.

Requirements

Maryland State Journeyman Electrician License (or Master Electrician) OR License issued by local jurisdiction
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health
OSHA Lockout/Tagout (Control of Hazardous Energy) training (29 CFR 1910.147)
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety training (within last 3 years)
Minimum 5 years documented experience with industrial/commercial electrical systems
Experience with installation and repair of 13kV to 15kV electrical services
Experience with high-voltage testing and maintenance procedures
Experience with facilities 250,000+ SF
Experience with electrical maintenance in occupied facilities
Documented experience on resume with verifiable references
Ability to obtain and maintain a Clearance Access Card (CAC)
U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

Perform repairs, preventive maintenance, installations, and replacements of medium voltage and high voltage electrical systems (13.8kV and 15kV)
Troubleshoot electrical distribution systems and equipment
Conduct infrared thermography inspections of electrical systems
Perform visual inspections and testing of switchgear, transformers, breakers
Test and maintain protective relays and metering equipment
Troubleshoot cable systems to locate faults, grounds, shorts, breaks
Use specialized test equipment (meggers, high-potential testers, power quality analyzers)
Perform motor megger testing on large motors (15-200 HP)
Obtain and analyze transformer oil samples
Inspect and maintain overhead and underground cable systems
Check condition of transformers, switches, capacitor equipment, cables
Maintain electrical distribution systems to avoid unexpected downtime
Ensure electrical infrastructure maintained per NFPA 70E requirements
Coordinate electrical outages with Government and facility operations
Maintain electrical testing documentation and records
Train and mentor other electricians
Respond to electrical emergencies 24/7