High-Voltage Utility Electrician $169k (Provisional)

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

Pleasanton (CA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 190,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Job summary

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is seeking a skilled Electrician with extensive high-voltage expertise for exciting opportunities at our water, power and wastewater facilities. The role involves inspection, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems up to 60 kV, with duties across multiple sites including Sunol and Millbrae locations.

Provisional appointments may be made, with Civil Service exams for permanent placement.

Qualifications

Completion of a five-year Inside Wireman Apprenticeship program.
Two years journey-level electrician experience above 600 volts.
Experience with high voltage systems and electrical equipment.
Ability to work in confined spaces and with bucket trucks.

Responsibilities

Inspects, maintains, repairs, installs, and tests electrical equipment, up to 24,000 Volts, at utility facilities.
Maintains high voltage conductors; locates, isolates, removes and repairs faulty sections.
Performs de-energized maintenance, repairs, installation and testing of circuit breakers and transformers up to 300,000 Volts.
Maintains, operates, and adjusts power generating and substation equipment, including photovoltaic (solar).
Inspects, maintains, repairs, installs, and tests electrical equipment including switch gear, circuit breakers, instrumentation, valve actuators, battery banks, battery systems and power supplies.