HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN

NVE•Durham, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The High Voltage Electrician specializes in the operation, maintenance, and repair of medium voltage electrical systems (13.8 KV), 480V switchgear, and variable frequency drive (VFD) systems at the EPA-RTP Campus. This is a highly specialized position requiring specific certifications for safe work on high voltage infrastructure.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience with 13.8 KV, 480V switchgear, and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) systems
High Voltage Certification (required)
Cable Splicing Certification for 5KV – 35KV electrical systems (required)
Strong understanding of OSHA regulations for high voltage work, including lockout/tagout and arc flash safety
Experience in large commercial or industrial facility high voltage environments
Ability to read and interpret medium voltage single-line diagrams and related electrical drawings

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, inspection, and repair of 13.8 KV medium voltage switchgear and associated equipment
Maintain and repair 480V low voltage unit substations and switchgear
Perform cable splicing on 5KV – 35KV electrical systems
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) systems
Conduct high voltage electrical safety inspections per applicable NFPA and OSHA standards
Ensure that high voltage work is performed in strict compliance with OSHA lockout/tagout and applicable arc flash safety programs
Coordinate with the utility interface points at Building E and NCC Switchgear (13.8 kV) per contract crossover responsibilities
Document all high voltage maintenance activities and inspections in the CMMS
Support the overall electrical preventive maintenance program for medium voltage systems
Respond to emergency high voltage situations on a 24/7 on-call basis