Electrician - Nuclear

Susquehanna Steam Electric Station; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Susquehanna Steam Electric Station in the United States is seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to install, maintain, and align high‑speed switching devices, transformers, switchgear, and related equipment in a live plant environment. The role requires performing diagnostics and interpreting results with standard test equipment while working from scaffolds or aerial devices at heights.

You will handle energized work up to 600 volts with approved methods and must be able to obtain an Asbestos

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Successfully passing an Electrical Test for advancement.
• Satisfactory performance and experience in lower classification and completion of Helper-Electrical units of instruction or equivalent training.
• Ability to interpret sketches, diagrams, and specifications.
• Strength and endurance to perform the duties.

Responsibilities

• Installs, assembles, maintains, and aligns high‑speed switching devices, transformers, switchgear, motors, and related equipment.
• Performs routine diagnostic testing and analyzes results with standard test equipment.
• Works from scaffolds or aerial devices at height and uses rubber glove methods on energized conductors up to 600 volts.
• Splices, installs, and terminates distribution, transmission, and fiber optics cable.
• Tests and locates faults on underground primary and de-energized equipment; handles up to 600V low voltage work.

Skills

Electrical testing

Read schematics

Rigging

Aerial work

Lockout/Tagout

Education

High school diploma

Helper-Electrical training

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Installs, assembles, maintains, and aligns high-speed switching devices, large power transformers, high voltage and low voltage switchgear, motors, and associated equipment.
• Performs routine diagnostic testing and utilizes standard test equipment, analyzing and interpreting results.
• Works from hanging scaffolds, spiders, or similar support devices at any height. Operates and works from aerial devices such as: bucket or platform trucks and various hydraulic telescoping man-lifts up to 175' height rating.
• Under close supervision (foreman is in close proximity and able to fully view work being performed), performs work using approved rubber glove and sleeve methods on energized conductors and buses above 600 volts.
• Splices, installs, and terminates distribution, transmission, and fiber optics cable.
• Performs work in the pulling and placing of distribution and transmission type cables in areas adjacent to energized (high voltage) equipment; i.e., energized manholes, vaults and transformers.
• Tests, locates, clears faults on underground primary, and works on all de-energized equipment and energized low voltage (up to 600 volts) cables, secondary, service, street lights, and exposed terminals or bus bars using approved methods and proper equipment.
• Maintains, installs, and wires relay and control devices on distribution and transmission class switchboards, self-contained breakers, and switchgear when such apparatus is not protecting or controlling system load.
• Installs, adjusts, maintains, and aligns air switches and disconnect switches, including motor operators and interface piping; installs and assembles capacitor banks; mounts fuse switches, lightning arresters, insulators, bus support fixtures, potential and current transformers.
• Performs layout, installation, and maintenance of such items as: junction boxes, battery and fuse cabinets, panel boards, receptacles, and lighting devices, auxiliary switches on operating devices, conduit runs, wire troughs, circuit breakers, and raceways.
• Performs work in the assembly, installation, wiring, maintenance, and check out of low voltage (up to 600 volts) power and lighting systems; simple relay and control panels such as under-frequency relay cabinets; batteries and battery chargers, distribution panels, and other such equipment.
• Assists with railroad track repairs and maintenance to include cad-welding grounds.
• Uses computer-based systems pertaining to the job.
• Performs stress relieving.
• Installs and removes temporary safety grounds.
• Performs rigging such as moving, placing, hanging or erecting structures, transformers, circuit breakers, switching devices, and machinery.
• Operates permanently mounted hoists of any kind.
• Holds clearance orders for the performance of the above-mentioned work.
• Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Successfully passing an Electrical Test for advancement.
• Satisfactory performance and experience in lower classification and successful completion of appropriate Helper-Electrical units of instruction, (series 100 qualifications) or equivalent practical experience and training.
• Motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Knowledge of company’s Energy Control system.
• Working knowledge of tools and materials used in electrical work.
• Ability to interpret sketches, diagrams, and specifications.
• Strength and endurance to perform the above duties.
• Ability to obtain Asbestos Worker license.
• External candidates with experience / training similar to and including Nuclear Engineering Technologies (Electrical), Naval Nuclear Power Electrician (nuclear), etc fit requirements for this job
• Ability to obtain unescorted site access to SSES
• Ability to direct other employees