High Voltage Electrician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced High Voltage Electrician to ensure safe, reliable electrical power distribution across its agency and to perform high voltage maintenance, diagnostics, and emergency repairs.

Based at Harrisburg, PA, the role requires travel to worksites, strict safety adherence, and the ability to work varied shifts. The position emphasizes field operations, system diagnostics, and continuous equipment upkeep.

Qualifications

• High voltage training completed or six years journey-level electrical experience.
• Six years journey-level electrical experience with at least 18 months in high voltage work.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License not suspended.
• Master Electrician License from City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
• At least 18 months industrial/commercial switchgear experience.
• Willing and able to report to 509 North 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA daily and work different shifts.

Responsibilities

• System Operations: Analyze, install, and maintain electrical machinery and equipment.
• Emergency Response: Make critical changes during breakdowns and repair hot electrical systems following safety procedures.
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean, troubleshoot, and repair control equipment, meters, and generators.
• Power Distribution: Monitor switchboards and distribution of electrical power and adjust controls per operating procedures.
• Field Work: Travel to and work at heights on platforms and in confined spaces.
• Technical Diagnostics: Install and fix variable frequency drives and use computers/phones for communication.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Diagnostic skills

Shift work

Education

High Voltage Electrician Training program

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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position ensures safe and continuous electrical operations by working with equipment that carries very high voltage. It supports major electrical systems that power essential functions across the agency. 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).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.