Medium Voltage Electrician, Facilities

Redwood Materials; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials is seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician to join the Facilities team. The role covers maintenance and operation of MV distribution systems and substations, with duties ranging from switchgear work to lighting upgrades and control panel improvements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in industrial settings, completed Substation Maintenance I/II training, and strong interpretation of schematics.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5+ years of Electrician journeyman level experience in industrial/commercial settings.
• Completion of Substation Maintenance I training and Substation Maintenance II training (AVO or equivalent).
• Knowledge in using hand tools, electrical meters, and other test equipment.
• Efficient in sizing conductors, conduits and NEC Code.
• Experienced in operating low voltage to 480 VAC and up to 34.5 kV.

Responsibilities

• Operate MV substation apparatus and distribution equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints for maintenance and repairs.
• Perform wiring upgrades, testing, and troubleshooting to maintain electrical systems at varying power levels.
• Interpret diagrams, P&IDs, and schematics and consult manuals.
• Produce parts lists and work plans from drawings or field walks.
• Ensure safety and work planning with a focus on electrical hazards.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

Substation maintenance

Electrical testing

PLC knowledge

Conduit sizing

NEC knowledge

Electrical schematics

Tools

PLC controls

Electrical meters

Test equipment

Motor controls

Job description

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling—keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017,we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

Medium Voltage Electrician, Facilities

Redwood Materials is looking for a motivated and accomplished Journeyman Electrician to join thefacilitiesoperationsteam to workinallareasofindustrialelectricalmaintenance and operations. This will include oursubstation and medium voltage distribution system. Skills in all areas of electrical are not necessarily required, but the job can and will involve a variety of electricalsub-disciplines and a strong candidate will be able to perform a variety of electrical tasks fromsubstation maintenance and operation, powerdistributionswitching, lighting and control panelupgradesto low voltagecontrolstroubleshooting and repair.

Responsibilities will include:

• Working as a teammemberwith the entirefacilities organization, as wellas allotherorganizations within Redwood Materials.
• Operating variousMV(up to 34.5kV)substationapparatusanddistributionequipment.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting various types of electricalsystems, equipment, andcomponents.
• Readingand understandingelectrical schematics and blueprintsin ordertomaintain, operate, and repair electrical systemsof varying power levels.
• Consulting manuals, reading and interpreting diagrams, P&IDs, blueprints, and schematics.
• Performing a wide variety of job scopes.
• Displaying a positive attitude and practicing good work ethic that reflects the mission, philosophy, and goals of the company.
• Completing tasks in a timely manner and providing feedback to internal teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 5+ years of Electrician journeyman level or higher experience in industrial or commercial settings
• Completion ofSubstationMaintenanceI training(as per AVO TrainingInstituteor equivalent)
• Ability to completeSubstationMaintenance II training(as per AVO TrainingInstituteor equivalent)
• Knowledge in using hand tools, electrical meters, andothertest equipment
• Efficient in sizing conductors, conduits and using NEC Code Book.
• Experienced in handling low voltage to 480 VAC.
• Experiencedinoperatingmedium voltageto 34.5kV.
• Knowledge in installing and troubleshooting of PLCs, motor controls, drives, and electronic components a plus.
• Ability to interpret electrical prints and schematics.
• Ability to install electrical equipment and circuit modification.
• Ability to produce parts lists and work plans based off drawings or field walks and routing.
• Ability to produce as-built drawing for work performed.
• Ability to complete job scopes outside of normal core competencies as required.
• Strong working knowledge of job site safety with the ability to thoroughly evaluate job hazards and complete pre-work task planning with an emphasis on identifying electrical hazards and proper safety procedures.
• Ability to work in high elevation up to 60 ft. high.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with all levels of management; must have a high degree of initiative, and the ability to work alone and effectively with other people
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, lift, and carry objects over 50 lbs..
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs carrying weight.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

Working Conditions:

• Environment, such as office or outdoors and inclement weather conditions.
• Exposures encountered, such as hazardous materials, loud noise, fires, or extreme heat/cold.
• Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
• Required to work weekends, nights, or be on-call as an occasionalpart of the job.

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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