Onsite Electrical Specialist – HV & Plant Maintenance

Actalent; Ackerman (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Specialist for a contract role at a power plant in Ackerman, MS. You will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain electrical systems, including high voltage switchyards, motors, transformers, and control equipment, while prioritizing safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, documenting activities, training others in Electrical Safety, and supporting outages.

Qualifications

• Electrical troubleshooting expertise.
• Experience with medium voltage and switchgear.
• Experience with industrial electrical equipment.
• 5–10 years of related experience.
• Technical degree from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, and communication systems.
• Perform electrician work at the journey level, including wiring installations.
• Maintain plant DC emergency backup systems and high voltage switchyard maintenance.
• Inspect, test, and maintain high voltage systems following safety practices.
• Conduct basic inspections and preventive maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Perform electrical system isolations and train others in Electrical Safety programs.
• Fill out job or shift report forms as assigned.
• Respond to emergencies at any time.
• Work safely, following safety procedures and permits.
• Communicate with supervision and plant personnel about equipment condition and performance.
• Address potential issues to prevent downtime.
• Collaborate with technicians, operators, and maintenance staff for operations.
• Document maintenance activities and performance for future reference.
• Support planned outages with technical assistance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Medium voltage & switchgear experience

Industrial electrical equipment

5-10 years experience

480V-13.8KV voltages

Education

Technical degree from accredited institution

High School diploma or better

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Specialist for a contract role at a power plant in Ackerman, MS. You will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain electrical systems, including high voltage switchyards, motors, transformers, and control equipment, while prioritizing safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, documenting activities, training others in Electrical Safety, and supporting outages.