High Voltage Electrician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a High Voltage Electrician to support safe, continuous electrical operations and the reliable distribution of power across essential agency systems. The position works with very-high-voltage equipment, electrical machinery, control systems, and power-generation and distribution equipment. Work includes responding to breakdowns and repairing hot electrical systems while following strict safety procedures. The position is based at 509 North 7th Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and requires daily onsite attendance; telework is not available.

This is full-time employment for 37.5 hours per week. The operation runs 16 hours a day, five days a week, and the position is subject to shift work. The listed schedule is 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Employees must be willing and able to work different shifts.

Applicants must have completed a High Voltage Electrician Training program or have six years of journey-level electrical experience, including 18 months of high-voltage electrical work. A valid Pennsylvania driver's license and a valid City of Harrisburg Master Electrician License are required. Applicants must also have at least 18 months of industrial/commercial-style switchgear experience and be able to perform the essential job functions.

Requirements

• Successfully complete a High Voltage Electrician Training program, or have six years of journey-level electrical experience, including 18 months of high-voltage electrical work.
• Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license that is not under suspension.
• Possess a valid Master Electrician License from the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
• Have at least 18 months of industrial/commercial-style switchgear experience.
• Be willing and able to report daily to 509 North 7th Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
• Be willing and able to work different shifts.
• Be able to work in confined spaces.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Computer or technology experience with Word, Excel, AIM work order, ESS system, smartphones, or email.
• Experience working from ladders, scaffolding, a bucket truck, or manlifts while following safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, install, and maintain electrical machinery, devices, and equipment using specialized instruments; adjust components based on readings.
• Make critical changes during breakdowns and repair hot electrical systems while following safety procedures.
• Clean, troubleshoot, and repair control equipment, meters, and generators using diagrams and tools.
• Monitor switchboards, control electrical generation and power distribution, and adjust controls according to operating procedures.
• Drive to worksites and work in challenging environments, including at heights on small platforms and in confined spaces.
• Install and repair variable frequency drives.
• Use computers and smartphones for communication and general tasks.

What This Job Offers

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