Medium Voltage Technician - Houston, TX

Upgrade Resources; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program based on learning

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal/

Job summary

Upgrade Resources seeks an experienced Medium Voltage Technician in Houston, TX, on-site. This full-time role focuses on MV distribution (5kV–25kV), motor controls, PLCs, and generator/UPS installations. You will work client-facing, supervise a small crew, and uphold safety and quality on varied industrial sites.

Requires Texas Master/Journeyman license, MV experience, and a strong safety mindset. Overtime and night shifts may apply; CDL and thermographer skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Texas Master or Journeyman Electrician license required.
• Hands-on experience with medium voltage installation, termination, and testing.
• Strong industrial troubleshooting across power distribution, motor controls, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Perform MV (5kV–25kV) installations, terminations, and HiPot testing.
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems across multiple environments.
• Troubleshoot and install motor control systems.
• Install UPS systems and related equipment at client sites.
• Install standby generator systems and connect them safely.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs for automated systems.
• Lead a small crew on larger service and installation jobs.
• Provide professional client-facing service and maintain clean, safe jobsites.

Skills

MV installation and termination

Industrial electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming and troubleshooting

Motor control systems

Safety compliance

Education

Texas Master/Journeyman license

Tools

PLC hardware & programming

MV testing equipment

Job description

Job Title: Medium Voltage Technician - Houston, TX

Location: Houston, TX - On-site (field)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $48.00 - $52.00 Hourly + Overtime

Company Introduction

This opportunity is with one of the largest open-shop electrical contractors in Texas, ranked among the top 10 electrical contractors in the state, with a 30+ year track record and expanding operations across Oklahoma. The company's expertise spans nearly every corner of electrical construction, from design-build and industrial work to large-scale healthcare, aviation, education, and data center projects, and it has built a reputation with general contractors for precision, reliability, and on-time delivery.

The company runs one of the strongest VDC/BIM departments in the state, producing shop drawings to a rigorous LOD 400 detail level and coordinating directly with an in-house prefabrication department to speed up field installation and reduce on-site labor. The virtual design team averages well over a decade of electrical industry experience, and the department fosters a detail-oriented, collaborative culture built on clear communication and dependable delivery.

Role Overview

The Medium Voltage Technician is an experienced Journeyman or Master industrial service electrician who troubleshoots, repairs, and installs electrical systems across a wide variety of customer environments, with a focus on medium voltage distribution (5kV to 25kV) and industrial controls. The role covers everything from motor control and PLC troubleshooting to generator and UPS installations, MV terminations, and HiPot testing.

This is a client-facing position. The technician represents the company on the customer's site, works with minimal direct supervision, and is expected to manage a small crew when the job calls for it.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform medium voltage (5kV to 25kV) installations, cable terminations, and HiPot testing
• Troubleshoot a wide variety of industrial and manufacturing electrical systems
• Troubleshoot and install motor control systems
• Perform manufacturing and light industrial installations, including UPS systems
• Install and connect standby generator systems
• Troubleshoot and program PLCs
• Manage a small crew on larger service and installation jobs
• Provide professional, responsive customer service in client-facing situations
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized jobsite and wear all required PPE
• Complete accurate work orders, time, and material documentation for each job

Required Background

• State of Texas Master or Journeyman Electrician license required
• Hands-on experience with medium voltage installation, termination, and testing
• Strong industrial troubleshooting background across power distribution, motor controls, and automation
• Valid Texas driver's license and a clean driving record
• Able to pass a drug screen and a 10-year national background check
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Able to work 8 to 10 hour days plus overtime and night shifts as required, in all weather conditions
• Able to routinely lift more than 50 pounds; physical work is more than 70% of the job
• Texas CDL is a plus
• Certified thermographer is a plus
• MM fiber and Cat5/Cat6 cabling troubleshooting, installation, and testing experience is a plus

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Path for advancement into senior and leadership roles