Medium Voltage Cable Termination Technician

Versys (Verified Systems); Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay with overtime

Living out allowance

Tool truck stipend

ESOP program

Job summary

Versys Verified Systems seeks a skilled Medium Voltage Cable Termination Technician to join our elite team. You will terminate, splice, and connect MV cables for heavy equipment across multiple sites in the US, ensuring safe, compliant installations.

Ideal candidates have extensive substation experience, read electrical diagrams, and can perform Hi-Pot testing and diagnostics. Travel across the US will be required.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5+ years of hands-on industrial electrical experience specializing in medium voltage systems.
• Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship, trade school certification, or manufacturer-specific MV training (e.g., TE Connectivity/Raychem, 3M, or AVO training).
• Valid OSHA 10/30-Hour and NFPA 70E compliance training. For offshore roles, BOSIET/HUET or equivalent marine safety certifications may be required.
• Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, cable schedules, and wiring routing maps.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in tight spaces or heights, pass rigorous fit-for-duty physical exams, and submit to routine drug and alcohol screenings.
• Proficiency in MS Office software
• 10+ years of commissioning / medium voltage experience
• Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
• Successfully pass a drug and alcohol test
• First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10, GHS, Defensive Driving, H2S Awareness
• Eligible to work in the US
• Availability to travel across the US as required

Responsibilities

• Cable Termination & Splicing: Prepare and terminate shielded MV power cables using heat-shrink, cold-shrink, taped, or pre-molded/separable connector technologies.
• Equipment Hookups: Connect cable ends to transformers, MCCs, RMUs, and switchgear.
• Cable Preparation: Strip outer jackets, shields, and insulation; manage concentric neutrals; apply stress-control components.
• Testing & Inspection: Perform pre-energization tests (Megger) and Hi-Pot tests to verify installation integrity.
• Troubleshooting: Locate and diagnose cable or termination failures in harsh industrial environments.
• Safety & LOTO: De-energize high-voltage systems, apply safety grounds, follow OSHA/NFPA 70E/site protocols.

Skills

Medium voltage systems

Substation technician

Read electrical diagrams

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

MV training certification

TE Connectivity/Raychem training

3M training

AVO training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you an experienced Medium Voltage Cable Termination work?

Versys, a leading company in industrial commissioning, construction, maintenance, and panel fabrication, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Medium Voltage Cable Termination Technician. This opportunity offers the chance to join an elite team of medium voltage specialists working on a variety of projects across the United States.

What’s in it for you?

At Versys, we offer:

• Competitive hourly and overtime rates
• A generous daily living out allowance
• A substantial daily rate for individual-owned tool trucks
• Additional financial incentives through our ESOP program
• Opportunities for continued career development

What does Medium Voltage Cable Termination Technician experience look like?

The ideal candidate has extensive experience as a substation technician, with a track record of:

• Operating and maintaining medium and high voltage systems
• Commissioning, Testing, and Safe Energization of new Medium Voltage/ High Voltage Electrical Systems
• Conducting DOBLE DGA sampling and HIPOT testing
• Executing maintenance and tests on high voltage systems
• Installs, terminates, splices, and maintains medium-voltage power distribution systems (typically 5kV to 35kV) that power heavy equipment like drilling rigs, pumps, and compressors

What will your day-to-day look like?

In addition to what’s listed above, you will be tasked with supporting their commissioning and construction team during electrical and functional testing, start-ups, and troubleshooting of various equipment. These may include switchgear, motor contactors, disconnect switches, circuit breakers, panel boards, transformers, surge protection devices, battery banks, UPS systems, power cables, protective relays, and meters.

• Cable Termination & Splicing: Prepare and terminate shielded MV power cables using heat-shrink, cold-shrink, taped, or pre-molded/separable connector technologies.
• Equipment Hookups: Connect cable ends to transformers, motor control centers (MCCs), ring main units (RMUs), and switchgear.
• Cable Preparation: Accurately strip outer jackets, shields, and insulation layers, manage concentric neutrals, and apply stress-control components.
• Testing & Inspection: Perform pre-energization electrical tests, including insulation resistance (Megger) and high-potential (Hi-Pot) testing to verify installation integrity.
• Troubleshooting: Locate and diagnose cable or termination failures in harsh industrial environments.
• Safety & Lockout/Tagout (LOTO): De-energize high-voltage systems, apply safety grounds, and strictly adhere to OSHA, NFPA 70E, and site-specific safety protocols.

Prerequisites for this role:

• 2 to 5+ years of hands-on industrial electrical experience specializing in medium voltage systems.
• Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship, trade school certification, or manufacturer-specific MV training (e.g., TE Connectivity/Raychem, 3M, or AVO training).
• Valid OSHA 10/30-Hour and NFPA 70E compliance training. For offshore roles, BOSIET/HUET or equivalent marine safety certifications may be required.
• Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, cable schedules, and wiring routing maps.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in tight spaces or heights, pass rigorous fit-for-duty physical exams, and submit to routine drug and alcohol screenings

• Proficiency in MS Office software
• 10+ years of commissioning / medium voltage experience
• Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
• Successfully pass a drug and alcohol test
• First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10, GHS, Defensive Driving, H2S Awareness
• Eligible to work in the US
• Availability to travel across the US as required

And finally, just a little more about Versys:

At Versys, we value relationships and operate like a family. We strive to exceed our clients' expectations through high-quality work delivered by our top-tier technicians. We believe that your success contributes to our overall success.

If you are a team-oriented, highly skilled Medium Voltage Electrical Commissioning Technician, who's ready to elevate your career, we encourage you to apply.

Versys Verified Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We appreciate your interest, but only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.