High Voltage Electrician

University of California - Riverside; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Riverside, Facilities Services, seeks a High Voltage Electrician to maintain and repair medium and high voltage distribution systems across the campus and satellite substations, up to 12.47 kV. You will install, modify, troubleshoot, inspect and monitor electrical equipment and maintain thorough documentation.

The role requires responding to emergencies, updating drawings and logs, and ensuring safety per university guidelines; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintenance, service, installation, modification, troubleshooting, inspection and monitoring of medium/high voltage distribution systems and related equipment (up to 12.47 kV).
• Perform planned and emergency maintenance on MV/LV systems, overhead/underground distribution, campus and substation.
• Maintain documentation, logs, drawings and specifications; update as needed.
• Respond to emergencies to resolve safety concerns; review blueprints and project specs for new construction/renovations.
• Adhere to university safety guidelines; communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff, and students.

Job description

UC Riverside's Facilities Services is recruiting for a High Voltage Electrician. The full salary range for the High Voltage Electrician is $54.41 - $61.28 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $57.75 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

The High Voltage Electrician performs full journey-level work related to the repair, maintenance, service, installation, modification, troubleshooting, inspection, and monitoring of a variety of medium and high voltage (>600V - 12.47KV) electrical distribution systems and associated industrial electrical equipment. Performs planned and emergency maintenance on a variety of medium and low voltage systems, including overhead and underground distribution systems, throughout the campus community and satellite substation. Maintains industrial electrical equipment of various voltages up to and including 12,470 volts (12.47KV); performs troubleshooting, as needed, on equipment such as generators, transformers, Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) switchgear, breakers, batteries, DC systems, and Motor Control Centers (MCC) to identify and resolve electrical equipment problems. Maintains clear and accurate documentation of all inspections, testing and maintenance (corrective and/or preventative) performed. Updates equipment documentation, specifications and drawings, as needed. Reviews and updates all shop logs, both paper and electronic according to updates and changes. Responds to emergency situations to mitigate and/or resolve immediate electrical concerns or safety issues. Reviews and creates blueprints/drawings, and specifications for new construction and retrofit/renovation projects according to building code requirements. Responds to emergency situations during or after hours for the purposes of resolving immediate safety concerns. Performs all job duties in adherence with University and departmental safety guidelines. Maintains a positive attitude and communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff, faculty and students.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.