Traveling Jointer/Splicer

NKT; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Overtime Opportunities

Generous Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Benefits

401(k) with company match

Training and Certifications

Job summary

Join NKT as a Traveling Jointer/Splicer in Cary, NC. In this role, you'll work on installing and repairing high-voltage land and submarine cables, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Successful candidates will have experience as a Cable Splicer or Lineman, possess strong jointing skills, and be able to travel extensively. The position offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, generous benefits including health insurance, and a focus on safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cable Splicer/Jointer or Lineman required.
• Strong jointing skills and fault location experience needed.
• Proficiency with XLPE/EPR/PILC cable systems and accessories is essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely splice, terminate, and repair medium and high‑voltage cables.
• Support a zero‑incident safety culture following OSHA standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service on site.

Skills

Cable Splicing

Electrical Testing

Safety Compliance

Customer Service

Reading Electrical Drawings

Job description

Join NKT as a Traveling Jointer/Splicer

Ready to work on projects that power communities and connect a greener world? As a Traveling Jointer/Splicer, you’ll install and repair medium and high‑voltage land and submarine cables across the U.S. and abroad, using NKT’s industry‑leading technology.

What You’ll Do

• Safely splice, terminate, and repair medium, and high‑voltage cables
• Support a zero‑incident safety culture and follow OSHA standards
• Prepare cables and accessories to NKT quality specifications
• Assist with planning, hazard avoidance, and daily reporting
• Operate company vehicles and specialized equipment
• Deliver excellent customer service on every site

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Cable Splicer/Jointer or Lineman
• Strong jointing skills (inline splices, terminations) and fault location experience
• Ability to read electrical drawings and circuit maps
• Safe work record and commitment to safety
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively
• Familiarity with utility standards and QA/QC documentation requirements
• Experience working in substations, renewables (wind/solar/BESS), heavy industrial, or underground distribution networks
• CDL, TWIC, or ability to obtain site‑specific clearances
• First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10/30, and NFPA 70E training
• Proficiency with XLPE/EPR/PILC cable systems and associated accessories (joints, terminations, splices, stress cones, cold/heat shrink)
• Hands‑on experience with electrical testing (VLF/hipot, IR, TDR/PD) and interpreting results

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Lift up to 60 lbs.; stand, stoop, kneel, and work in confined spaces or manholes
• Comfortable working at heights, around energized equipment (in accordance with safety boundaries), and in PPE (arc‑rated clothing, face shield, gloves)
• Ability to pass fit‑for‑duty, drug/alcohol screening, MVR checks, and site‑specific background checks as required
• Strict adherence to company and client safety programs, permits, and tailboard/take‑5 processes

Travel & Schedule

• Travel: 75–100%, including multi‑day/weekly/monthly trips
• Work Environment: Outdoors and indoors; varied climates; energized facilities with strict safety controls; occasional remote locations

Why NKT?

• Competitive Pay plus Overtime Opportunities
• Per Diem for Travel
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company‑Paid Benefits (health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage)
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%
• Training, Certifications, and Clear Career Paths
• Safety‑First Culture