Medium Voltage Electrician — HV Termination & Growth

EPS; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training academy

Career path planning

Certifications incentives

Per diem

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k match

Job summary

Electric Power Systems in Richardson, TX is seeking a High Voltage Terminator to install, test, repair, and maintain medium/high voltage cables and equipment. The role offers hands-on opportunities to learn electrical testing and high voltage maintenance.

The position requires safety focus, ability to travel, and readiness to work near live lines. A valid driver's license and strong communication are essential; NETA certification and electrical certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Willing to work overtime and travel out of town for extended periods.
• Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and lift 70 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform terminations for cabling and repairs on medium/high (5kV and up) voltage electrical distribution systems, including those in collection systems, data centers, and permanent facilities.
• Perform cable splicing of medium voltage lines.
• Install additional power feeds to temporary and permanent facilities, and make land connections on transformers, junction boxes, switchgear, switches, etc.
• Open required high-voltage switches to de-energize lines or equipment to be worked on, test for voltage, and clamp grounding devices to equipment to ensure worker safety.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of transformers, capacitors, insulators, lightning arrestors, switches, circuit breakers, and other accessories used in connection with high-voltage distribution lines.
• Help locate and identify failed cables to repair.
• When necessary, work in, near, or on ‘hot lines’ using appropriate equipment.
• Perform all work in accordance with OSHA, National, and Site-specific safety practices/procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Site Management.

Skills

Drug screening

Background check

Overtime travel

Ladder safety

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

NETA certification

Electrical/Electrical Technology degree (Bachelor's/Associate)

Military experience

Journeyman Electrician License

Tools

Megger (insulation tester)

Hi-Pot tester

VLF

TDR

Job description

Electric Power Systems in Richardson, TX is seeking a High Voltage Terminator to install, test, repair, and maintain medium/high voltage cables and equipment. The role offers hands-on opportunities to learn electrical testing and high voltage maintenance.

The position requires safety focus, ability to travel, and readiness to work near live lines. A valid driver's license and strong communication are essential; NETA certification and electrical certifications are a plus.