Medium Voltage Transformer Specialist

Versys Electrical•Florence, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Versys, a leading company in industrial commissioning, construction, maintenance, and panel fabrication, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Medium Voltage Transformer Specialist. This opportunity offers the chance to join an elite team of medium voltage specialists working on a variety of projects across the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
5 to 10 years of hands-on experience with industrial electrical power systems, specifically focusing on medium-voltage equipment maintenance, testing, or capital projects.
Deep familiarity with oil and gas operational environments, hazardous area classifications (Classified/Ex zones), and power generation/distribution tie-ins.
Proficiency in MS Office software
10+ years of commissioning / medium voltage experience
Valid driver’s license and clean driver's abstract
Successfully pass a drug and alcohol test
First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10, GHS, Defensive Driving, H2S Awareness
Eligible to work in the US
Availability to travel across the US as required

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) credential is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Operating and maintaining medium and high voltage systems
Commissioning, Testing, and Safe Energization of new Medium Voltage/ High Voltage Electrical Systems
Conducting DOBLE DGA sampling and HIPOT testing
Executing maintenance and tests on high voltage systems
Manage upgrades, and optimizes medium-voltage electrical power distribution systems (typically ranging from 1 kV to 35 kV) during facility modernizations, digital expansions, or energy transition projects.
Supporting their commissioning and construction team during electrical and functional testing, start-ups, and troubleshooting of various equipment. These may include switchgear, motor contactors, disconnect switches, circuit breakers, panel boards, transformers, surge protection devices, battery banks, UPS systems, power cables, protective relays, and meters.
Lead the replacement, retrofitting, and commissioning of aging MV transformers, switchgears, and protection relays in refineries, LNG plants, or offshore platforms.
Review electrical single-line diagrams, load-flow calculations, short-circuit studies, and arc-flash analyses.
Coordinate on-site installation teams, contractors, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to minimize costly plant downtime during cutovers.
Implement condition-based monitoring tools (e.g., partial discharge testing, thermal imaging, and dissolved gas analysis for oil-filled transformers).
Ensure all MV assets comply with industry standards (such as IEEE, IEC, and API) and strict Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols.