High Voltage Electrician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Dauphin County, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position helps ensure continuous and safe electrical operations by expertly handling various skilled tasks involving voltage levels up to 66,000 volts. It plays a crucial role in efficiently operating diverse components within the electrical generation and distribution system. The work will occur in key locations, including the Harrisburg Capitol Complex, the Governor’s Residence, the Lieutenant Governor’s Residence, and the Regional Office Buildings. The role involves analyzing, installing, and maintaining electrical machinery, devices, and equipment; making critical changes during breakdowns and repairing hot electrical systems; cleaning, troubleshooting, and repairing control equipment, meters, and generators; monitoring switchboards and controlling electrical generation and distribution; driving to worksites and navigating challenging environments, often working at heights on small platforms and in confined spaces; and installing and fixing variable frequency drives. Communication and general tasks are performed using computers and smartphones.

Requirements

Successful completion of a High Voltage Electrician Training program; or Six years of journey-level electrical experience, including eighteen months of experience in high voltage electrical work.
Possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License which is not under suspension.
Possess a valid Master Electrician License from the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Willing and able to report to 509 North 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA daily for work.
Willing and able to work different shifts.
Able to work in confined spaces.
At least 18 months industrial/commercial style switchgear experience.
Able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

Computer/technologies experience in any of the following: Word, Excel, AIM work order, ESS system, smart phone, email.
Experience working from ladders, scaffolding, bucket truck, or manlifts while following safety procedures.

Responsibilities

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