High Voltage Electrician

Aggreko•Reno, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Aggreko is hiring a High Voltage Technician based in Reno, Nevada. The role performs installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of electrical power distribution equipment, including transformers, switchgear, load banks, cables, and related systems. It supports field and service center operations while meeting safety regulations, technical standards, and customer expectations. The position handles major component failures, component replacements, field repairs, and advanced troubleshooting of low- and high-voltage systems. It also contributes to timely, standards-compliant repairs within agreed budgets, recommends maintenance-procedure improvements, and works to improve operational efficiency and service quality. The role may involve domestic and international travel, standby availability outside scheduled shifts, and work at refinery or government sites.

Requirements

At least five years of high- and/or medium-voltage experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of 4160-volt-and-higher generator systems, amperage, frequency, and power factors.
Skill locating and repairing electrical-system defects; installing load-break elbows; high-voltage terminating and splicing; and service grounding.
Knowledge of safety principles and use of personal protective equipment.
Experience with refinery or government-site protocols and entry requirements.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally and a current passport or ability to obtain one.
Ability to acquire and maintain a TWIC Card.
Ability to meet the assigned schedule, travel to work locations as needed, and be on standby outside regular shifts.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods and walk over uneven terrain with functional balance without special assistive devices.
Functional range of motion in the extremities and spine to work safely from ground or floor level to overhead level.
Finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and sufficient grip strength to safely handle tools and hold stair railings or ladders.
Ability to pass the post-offer physical abilities assessment, including lifting 60 pounds; pushing or pulling 80 pounds; carrying 60 pounds; climbing stairs and ladders; climbing while carrying 15 pounds; and stooping, kneeling, and squatting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-voltage test equipment.

Responsibilities

Respond to escalations involving major component failures.
Carry out major component changes and field repairs.
Perform advanced troubleshooting of low- or high-voltage electrical systems and provide hands-on electrical support.
Ensure major repairs are completed on time, to standard, and within agreed repair and department budgets.
Read and work from drawings and specifications, including blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, and other visual aids.
Locate and repair defects in electrical systems.
Review the accuracy of reports.
Comply with electrical practices and safety requirements.
Handle significant problems and simultaneous or unexpected tasks under pressure.
Recommend improvements and revisions to maintenance procedures.
Improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and cooperate with others to provide seamless service.
Exercise independent initiative and judgment in accordance with accepted practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Be available for the assigned schedule, travel to work locations if needed, and remain on standby outside regularly scheduled shifts.