Houston-Based High-Voltage Technician: HV Power Expert

Aggreko; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

No premium medical plan option

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aggreko in Houston, TX is seeking a High Voltage Technician to install, commission, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and repair electrical power distribution equipment including transformers, switchgear, load banks, and cables. The role supports both field and service center operations while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction.

The candidate must have 5+ years of high/medium voltage experience, HS diploma, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally; TWIC and passport are

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in 4160 and higher voltage power generator systems, amperage, frequency, and power factors.
• Skilled in locating and repairing defects in electrical systems, installing load break elbows, high voltage terminating, splicing, and service grounding.
• Knowledge of safety principles and using personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to major component failure escalations.
• Carry out major component changes and field repairs.
• Carry out advanced troubleshooting of electrical LV or HV systems
• Provide hands on electrical support.
• Ensure the completion of major repairs on time, to standard and within budgets.
• Read and work from drawings and specifications, and use blueprints/schematics.
• Locate and repair defects in electrical systems; review accuracy of reports.
• Comply with all electrical practices.
• Work under pressure to handle significant problems.
• Recommend improvements and revisions to maintenance procedures.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and efficiency.
• Exercise independent initiative and judgment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HV systems knowledge

Electrical repair skills

Safety and PPE

Travel readiness

TWIC card

Passport/International travel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

HV test equipment

Job description

Aggreko in Houston, TX is seeking a High Voltage Technician to install, commission, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and repair electrical power distribution equipment including transformers, switchgear, load banks, and cables. The role supports both field and service center operations while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction.

The candidate must have 5+ years of high/medium voltage experience, HS diploma, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally; TWIC and passport are