High Voltage Electrician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an experienced High Voltage Electrician to ensure continuous safe electrical operations up to 66,000 volts. Duties include installation, maintenance, emergency response, and field work at locations such as the Harrisburg Capitol Complex and regional offices.

The role requires a HV training program or 6 years of journey-level experience, plus a PA driver license and a Master Electrician License from Harrisburg. Shift work and full-time schedule apply.

Qualifications

• Completion of a High Voltage Electrician Training program or six years journey-level electrical experience with HV exposure.
• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License (not suspended).
• Must possess a valid Master Electrician License from the City of Harrisburg, PA.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, install, and maintain electrical equipment and systems up to 66,000 volts.
• Perform emergency repairs on hot electrical systems following safety procedures.
• Maintain control equipment, meters, and generators using diagrams and tools.
• Monitor and adjust power distribution and switchboards per operating procedures.
• Work at worksites including heights, confined spaces, and various environments.

Skills

High voltage electrical work

Electrical installation

Emergency response

Education

High Voltage Electrician Training program

Six years journey-level electrical experience

Master Electrician License (Harrisburg)

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you an experienced electrician with specialized skills in high-voltage electrical systems? The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is offering an exciting opportunity just for you! By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliable distribution of electrical power, maintaining vital systems, and swiftly addressing emergency repairs. Your work will occur in key locations, including the Harrisburg Capitol Complex, the Governor’s Residence, the Lieutenant Governor’s Residence, and the Regional Office Buildings.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position helps ensure continuous and safe electrical operations by expertly handling various skilled tasks involving voltage levels up to 66,000 volts. It plays a crucial role in efficiently operating diverse components within the electrical generation and distribution system. As a High Voltage Electrician, you will perform the following duties:

• System Operations: Analyze, install, and maintain electrical machinery, devices, and equipment using specialized instruments and adjusting components based on readings
• Emergency Response: Make critical changes during breakdowns and repair hot electrical systems while following strict safety procedures
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean, troubleshoot, and repair control equipment, meters, and generators using diagrams and tools
• Power Distribution: Monitor switchboards, control electrical generation and the distribution of electrical power, and adjust controls based on operating procedures
• Field Work: Drive to worksites and navigate challenging environments, often working at heights on small platforms and in confined spaces
• Technical Diagnostics: Install and fix variable frequency drives and use computers and smart phones for communication and general tasks

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• This is a 5-day, 16-hour a day operation subject to shift work.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of a High Voltage Electrician Training program; or
• Six years of journey-level electrical experience, including eighteen months of experience in high voltage electrical work.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License which is not under suspension.

Condition of Employment:

• You must possess a valid Master Electrician License from the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Additional Requirements:

• This position is located at 509 North 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA. You must be willing and able to report to this location daily for work.
• You must be willing and able to work different shifts.
• You must be able to work in confined spaces.
• You must have at least 18 months industrial/commercial style switchgear experience.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Possess computer/technologies experience in any of the following: Word, Excel, AIM work order, ESS system, smart phone, email
• Experience working from ladders, scaffolding, bucket truck, or manlifts while following safety procedures

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.