MV Substation Electrician - Industrial Maintenance & PLCs

Redwood Materials; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to join the facilities operations team to support maintenance and operations across our industrial electrical systems, including substation work and medium voltage distribution up to 34.5 kV.

You will read schematics, troubleshoot diverse equipment, coordinate with teams, and uphold safety standards. The role requires at least five years of journeyman experience and a readiness to work in a dynamic, sustainability-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years as Electrician journeyman in industrial or commercial settings.
• Completion of Substation Maintenance I training.
• Completion of Substation Maintenance II training.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot MV substation equipment up to 34.5 kV.
• Operate MV distribution equipment and substation apparatus.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Collaborate with the facilities organization and other teams.
• Uphold safety procedures and produce accurate work plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety conscious

Initiative

Independent work

Education

Substation Maintenance I

Substation Maintenance II

Journeyman Electrician license

Tools

NEC Code Book

Electrical meters

Test equipment

Job description

Redwood Materials is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to join the facilities operations team to support maintenance and operations across our industrial electrical systems, including substation work and medium voltage distribution up to 34.5 kV.

You will read schematics, troubleshoot diverse equipment, coordinate with teams, and uphold safety standards. The role requires at least five years of journeyman experience and a readiness to work in a dynamic, sustainability-focused environment.