Medium Voltage Technician

Aretum•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Serves as a senior technical specialist responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of medium voltage electrical distribution systems supporting government and mission-critical operations. This role helps ensure reliable electrical power across maintenance shops, operational areas, support facilities, and other controlled-access environments.

Requirements

Journeyman Lineman or appropriate electrical journeyman license in good standing.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with medium voltage electrical work, including cable splicing/termination, switchgear, and distribution network operations.
Proven cable splicing certifications for medium voltage terminations and splices.
Experience with switches, reclosers, protective relays, and electrical distribution devices in industrial or military environments.
Strong ability to read and apply technical publications, electrical codes, safety regulations, and engineering drawings.
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain required installation/base access.

Nice To Haves

OSHA-30, CPR/First Aid, and other safety certifications.
Experience on military installations or in industrial, mission-critical, or secure government environments.
Knowledge of federal and DoD electrical safety and facility standards.

Responsibilities

Install, modify, maintain, and troubleshoot medium voltage electrical distribution systems (1 kV to 35 kV) including switchgear, reclosers, transformers, protective devices, and control equipment.
Perform medium voltage cable terminations, splicing, and stress cone installations in accordance with industry standards and applicable safety directives.
Energize, de-energize, isolate, and ground medium voltage circuits following established switching procedures and safety protocols.
Interpret electrical schematics, as-built drawings, one-line diagrams, and engineering specifications for facility distribution systems.
Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on medium voltage protective devices and controls, including switches, breakers, reclosers, and relays, to ensure electrical system reliability.
Coordinate with operations leadership and safety personnel to plan outages, switching orders, and electrical maintenance activities that impact mission operations.
Maintain and update system test records, splicing documentation, and certification logs for all electrical tasks and inspections.