HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN

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Job Description

The High Voltage Electrician specializes in the operation, maintenance, and repair of medium voltage electrical systems (13.8 KV), 480V switchgear, and variable frequency drive (VFD) systems at the EPA-RTP Campus. This is a highly specialized position requiring specific certifications for safe work on high voltage infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, inspection, and repair of 13.8 KV medium voltage switchgear and associated equipment

Maintain and repair 480V low voltage unit substations and switchgear

Perform cable splicing on 5KV – 35KV electrical systems

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) systems

Conduct high voltage electrical safety inspections per applicable NFPA and OSHA standards

Ensure that high voltage work is performed in strict compliance with OSHA lockout/tagout and applicable arc flash safety programs

Coordinate with the utility interface points at Building E and NCC Switchgear (13.8 kV) per contract crossover responsibilities

Document all high voltage maintenance activities and inspections in the CMMS

Support the overall electrical preventive maintenance program for medium voltage systems

Respond to emergency high voltage situations on a 24/7 on-call basis

Position Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience with 13.8 KV, 480V switchgear, and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) systems

High Voltage Certification (required)

Cable Splicing Certification for 5KV – 35KV electrical systems (required)

Strong understanding of OSHA regulations for high voltage work, including lockout/tagout and arc flash safety

Experience in large commercial or industrial facility high voltage environments

Ability to read and interpret medium voltage single-line diagrams and related electrical drawings

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