Campus MV Electrician — Keep Power Safe

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking an experienced Medium Voltage Electrician to support the campus electrical distribution system. You will inspect, test, and repair medium- and high-voltage equipment across substations and distribution networks, and perform switching operations to ensure continuous service.

This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and meticulous documentation of maintenance and test results. Ideally you have several years of relevant experience and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, substations, switchgear, transformers, protective relays, and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of electrical testing, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safe switching practices.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, inspect, and maintain medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, substations, and switchgear to support continuous and reliable electrical service to campus facilities.
• Perform switching and other system operations as required to safely isolate equipment for maintenance, repairs, and outages.
• Install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair substation equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, protective devices, and control systems.
• Diagnose electrical distribution system malfunctions using specialized electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Analyze equipment condition and test results to identify deficiencies and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on substations, switchgear, utility systems, power generation equipment, emergency generators, and associated electrical equipment.
• Identify abnormal equipment conditions and maintenance needs to minimize equipment failures and system downtime.
• Assist with scheduled outages and maintenance activities required to maintain the safety and reliability of the campus electrical distribution system.
• Maintain accurate records, logs, test reports, equipment readings, inspection results, and documentation of maintenance and repair activities.
• Communicate equipment conditions, inspection findings, maintenance needs, and completed work with supervisors and other Facilities Management personnel.
• Perform equipment modifications, upgrades, and replacements associated with substations and medium-voltage distribution systems.
• Verify proper equipment operation following installation or modification through functional testing and inspection.
• Assist with campus electrical improvement projects, equipment replacements, and system upgrades.

Skills

Medium-voltage distribution

Substation equipment

One-line diagrams

Troubleshooting

Electrical test equipment

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

The University of Arizona is seeking an experienced Medium Voltage Electrician to support the campus electrical distribution system. You will inspect, test, and repair medium- and high-voltage equipment across substations and distribution networks, and perform switching operations to ensure continuous service.

This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and meticulous documentation of maintenance and test results. Ideally you have several years of relevant experience and a valid driver's license.