MV) - Illinois

ACT Power Services•Springfield, IL

7d•$45 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

ACT Power Services, a national solar Operations & Maintenance provider, is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious High Voltage/Medium Voltage (HV/MV) Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical systems, with expertise in the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of HV/MV electrical equipment and systems. This is a hands-on role that plays a critical part in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a solar power plant’s infrastructure. This role is hybrid, partly based in the field, and is not assigned to the ACT Power Services main office location. Employees primarily work for or from customer sites where ACT Power Services provides Operations & Maintenance services. While the listed location(s) are preferred based on the primary site assignment, candidates residing in other locations may be considered. Travel to other sites across the United States may be required based on operational and business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience working with HV/MV systems.
Knowledge of electrical theory, protective relaying, and power system operations.
Proficiency in using electrical test equipment (e.g., Multimeters, Megger, Doble, HiPot, TTR, etc.).
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.
Must have the ability to travel around 40% and work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Technical certificate or associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field.
OSHA 30 certification and NFPA 70E training.
NETA or equivalent testing certification is a plus.
Experience with substation and transmission system maintenance.
Certificate for medium voltage cable terminations and splices.

Responsibilities

Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of HV/MV electrical systems (typically 5kV – 35kV and above).
Conduct electrical testing of transformers, switchgear, breakers, relays, and protective devices.
Perform cable splicing and terminations in accordance with industry standards.
Troubleshoot electrical faults and perform root cause analysis.
Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, inspections, and test results.
Assist in energizing new or repaired systems following strict safety protocols.
Comply with all OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards.
Support system upgrades, outages, and emergency repairs as needed.
Collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure projects meet specifications and timelines.