Lead Utility Electrician – High Voltage Systems

Socket.dev; Moccasin (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) seeks a qualified journeyman electrician for its Moccasin operations. The role covers inspection, maintenance, and testing of high voltage electrical systems at utility facilities, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a five-year apprenticeship and five years of journey-level experience with high voltage. A valid California Class C license is required, and responsibilities include coordination with engineers and other

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized five-year Inside Wireman Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Five years of verifiable journey-level electrician experience in high voltage work.
• California (Class C) driver license is required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and performs inspection, maintenance, repair, installation, and testing of electrical systems up to 24,000 Volts at utility facilities.
• Supervises troubleshooting and diagnostic work on high voltage equipment and substation gear; maintains conductors and power equipment.
• Oversees de-energized maintenance and testing of breakers and transformers up to 300,000 Volts.
• Ensures safety and compliance with industry electrical standards and procedures.
• Schedules inspections and initiates preventive maintenance to meet reliability standards.
• Interprets wiring diagrams and code, reviewing progress to ensure proper methods.

Skills

High voltage knowledge

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Project coordination

Education

Five-year Inside Wireman Apprenticeship or equivalent

Valid California Class C driver's license

Job description

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) seeks a qualified journeyman electrician for its Moccasin operations. The role covers inspection, maintenance, and testing of high voltage electrical systems at utility facilities, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a five-year apprenticeship and five years of journey-level experience with high voltage. A valid California Class C license is required, and responsibilities include coordination with engineers and other