Traveling Medium Voltage Electrician

VoltaGrid•Houston, TX

About The Position

Position Summary: This position operates and maintains medium voltage switchgear and controls along with having responsibility for operating equipment. Duties can involve some technical elements such as troubleshooting repairs but primarily is focused on running equipment and systems. Role is hands-on and directly manipulates the equipment requiring precise operation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Ability to work rotational schedule, including long and/or occasionally irregular hours Experience working with medium voltage electricity Responsible for connecting electrical cables Experienced in lock out tag out Experience in grounding Experienced in meggering cables Must understand proper use of basic tools Must be willing to develop a working knowledge of fleet equipment Ability to trouble shoot and work thru problems efficiently Moderate use of hand and power tools to work with and repair mechanical and electrical equipment Be able to complete certifications on multiple pieces of company owned or leased machines Mechanically and electrically inclined Will be required to complete all training including Flash Arc Training and Basic Electrical Safety Training as provided Must properly use ladders and safety harnesses Must be able to determine appropriate level of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed for the specific assigned task Must possess the ability to self-supervise on daily tasks & metrics Ability to work with a team and standalone for multiple hours Must present equipment, tools, and self in an orderly and tidy manner Be available by phone while on scheduled rotation Able to operate a company vehicle in a safe manner as well as maintain a clean driving record Comply with all safety standards and procedures Oversee safety and environmental requirements while operating equipment onsite along with assisting with incident response and investigations as needed On time completion of all assigned training Promotes ethical behavior in all aspects of the business and lead by example Computer literate with the ability to utilize online forms/automation All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor Other Requirements: Ability to work 14 days on, 7 days off rotations traveling domestically Minimum 1-2+ years related experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry, service rental or electrical industry High School diploma, skilled labor certificate or equivalent Willingness to work in exposure to extreme temperatures, wind, precipitation, in addition to working at heights. Ability to stoop, sit, stand, or be on their feet for extended period of times Able to life 25 pounds up to 10 times per shift Mechanical/Electrical Aptitude Valid Driver’s License Good written and verbal communication skills The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment #GC

Requirements

Ability to work 14 days on, 7 days off rotations traveling domestically
Minimum 1-2+ years related experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry, service rental or electrical industry
High School diploma, skilled labor certificate or equivalent
Willingness to work in exposure to extreme temperatures, wind, precipitation, in addition to working at heights.
Ability to stoop, sit, stand, or be on their feet for extended period of times
Able to life 25 pounds up to 10 times per shift
Mechanical/Electrical Aptitude
Valid Driver’s License
Good written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with medium voltage electricity
Experienced in lock out tag out
Experience in grounding
Experienced in meggering cables
Must understand proper use of basic tools
Must be willing to develop a working knowledge of fleet equipment
Mechanically and electrically inclined
Computer literate

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain medium voltage switchgear and controls
Operate equipment
Troubleshoot repairs
Connect electrical cables
Lock out tag out
Grounding
Meggering cables
Use basic tools
Develop a working knowledge of fleet equipment
Troubleshoot and work thru problems efficiently
Use hand and power tools to work with and repair mechanical and electrical equipment
Complete certifications on multiple pieces of company owned or leased machines
Complete all training including Flash Arc Training and Basic Electrical Safety Training
Use ladders and safety harnesses
Determine appropriate level of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Self-supervise on daily tasks & metrics
Work with a team and standalone for multiple hours
Present equipment, tools, and self in an orderly and tidy manner
Be available by phone while on scheduled rotation
Operate a company vehicle in a safe manner as well as maintain a clean driving record
Comply with all safety standards and procedures
Oversee safety and environmental requirements while operating equipment onsite along with assisting with incident response and investigations as needed
On time completion of all assigned training
Promote ethical behavior in all aspects of the business and lead by example
Utilize online forms/automation
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor