Senior Medium-Voltage Technician | Field Lead (Houston)

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 perf and

Company profitability bonus

Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal\

Training and professional development

Advancement opportunities into senior/

Job summary

Upgrade Resources in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Medium Voltage Technician (Journeyman/Master) for on-site field work focusing on MV distribution (5kV–25kV) and industrial controls. You will troubleshoot, install, and service electrical systems across diverse environments, often leading a small crew and interacting directly with customers.

The role requires a Texas license, ability to pass background checks, and willingness to work 8–10 hour days with overtime and night shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Texas Master or Journeyman Electrician license required.
• Hands-on MV installation, termination, and testing.
• Strong industrial troubleshooting across power distribution, motor controls, and automation.
• Valid Texas driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Able to pass a drug screen and a 10-year national background check.
• Physically able to lift 50+ pounds; 70% of job is heavy labor.
• Willing to work 8–10 hour days plus overtime and night shifts as required.
• Texas CDL is a plus.
• Certified thermographer is a plus.
• MM fiber and Cat5/Cat6 cabling troubleshooting, installation, and testing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform MV (5kV to 25kV) installations, cable terminations, and HiPot testing.
• Troubleshoot industrial and manufacturing electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and install motor control systems.
• Install and service UPS and standby generator systems.
• Program PLCs and troubleshoot PLCs.
• Manage a small crew on larger service and installation jobs.
• Provide professional client-facing service on site.
• Maintain a safe, clean jobsite and wear all required PPE.
• Complete accurate work orders, time, and material documentation for each job.

Skills

Medium voltage work

Industrial troubleshooting

Motor controls & automation

Valid Texas driver’s license

Clean driving record

Drug screen & background check

Tools

Fiber cabling MM

Cat5/Cat6 cabling testing

Job description

Upgrade Resources in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Medium Voltage Technician (Journeyman/Master) for on-site field work focusing on MV distribution (5kV–25kV) and industrial controls. You will troubleshoot, install, and service electrical systems across diverse environments, often leading a small crew and interacting directly with customers.

The role requires a Texas license, ability to pass background checks, and willingness to work 8–10 hour days with overtime and night shifts as needed.