HV Electrician - Substations & SCADA

Inside Higher Ed; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development programs

Generous health care benefits

Family care resources

Job summary

A leading university in California seeks a High Voltage Electrician Specialist to oversee the installation and maintenance of electrical substations and distribution systems. The candidate should possess significant experience in high voltage equipment and be knowledgeable about safety standards and procedures. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing systems, and ensuring compliance with regulations in a dynamic environment. This full-time position requires work on-site, and offers a supportive and safe working culture, emphasizing career development and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with high voltage equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical safety procedures and National Electrical Code.
• Valid California non-commercial Class C Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey level and high voltage electrician work.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical substations and distribution systems.
• Diagnose problems independently and determine procedures needed.

Skills

High voltage electrical theory

Troubleshooting electrical systems

SCADA systems

Installation of high voltage equipment

Education

Completion of recognized apprenticeship program

Tools

Amprobes

Amp meters

Recording devices

Job description

A leading university in California seeks a High Voltage Electrician Specialist to oversee the installation and maintenance of electrical substations and distribution systems. The candidate should possess significant experience in high voltage equipment and be knowledgeable about safety standards and procedures. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing systems, and ensuring compliance with regulations in a dynamic environment. This full-time position requires work on-site, and offers a supportive and safe working culture, emphasizing career development and employee well-being.