High Voltage Electrician

Job Requirements

I. General Summary

Under general supervision, perform all work necessary to maintain uninterrupted operation of circuits carrying 13,000 or more volts. Install, connect, maintain, modernize, repair, and remove electrical equipment such as, ventilation systems, signaling/lighting control panels, motors (including pumps and compressors), reactors/transformers, and high/low tension cables.

II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

1. Performs electrical trades work on high voltage machinery, transformers, generators, circuit breakers, controls, and switching gear, in accordance with generally accepted electrical trade standards/codes.

A. Replaces units or parts such as wiring, fuses, transformers, coils, and switches.

B. Connects wires by splicing or by using mechanical connectors.

C. Measures, cuts, bends, threads, and installs conduit for running wires to outlets, panels and boxes.

D. Wires control panels and adjusts equipment controls and instruments. Ensures accuracy of mathematical computations relative to load capacities and connections of electrical wiring and equipment.

E. Operates and maintains emergency generator sets to assure provision of back-up power to critical equipment.


F. Tests newly installed and pre-existing electrical circuits, checking all factors including the amount of electrical current carried, and construction plans. Replaces faulty switches, plugs and other parts of electrical systems and fixtures.

G. Disassembles and reassembles complicated electro-mechanical equipment to replace broken or defective parts.

2. Assures that circuits are in conformance with state and national electrical codes by inspecting and performing safety tests on electrical lighting, emergency generators, alarm systems, communication systems, biomedical equipment and HVAC systems.


A. Assures that all circuits are properly protected, marked, and all motors have appropriate starting circuits necessary to absorb initial starting surge.


B. May estimate electrical installation costs and obtain electrical permits as appropriate.

C. Maintains receptacles and power switching devices in good working condition by performing regular preventative maintenance. Installs, switches, grounds and replaces high voltage fuses/switches.

D. Checks to see that all ground fault circuits are working properly and that major circuit breakers are tested periodically.

3. Maintains sufficient inventory of spare parts to assure availability and continued maintenance of UMMS electrical system. Keeps records of supplies and materials.

4. Provides training and direction to Electrical Apprentices. Monitors and inspects work to insure compliance with codes and regulations. Oversees the work of electrical contractors.

5. Researches electrical systems which affect multiple floors within the building before shutting down electricity to perform preventative maintenance work.


A. Informs departmental supervisors of scheduled power outages, and installs temporary back-up power in order to maintain electricity flow.

6. Maintains a clean, safe and orderly work environment in accordance with departmental procedures and UMMS safe work practices.


A. Ensures proper care in using tools, equipment, and supplies.

7. Maintains established Medical System and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Ensure that UMMC is current on changes in NEC electrical codes and electrical formulas based on books published by the NEC. Bring electrical systems up to code as needed based on NEC published regulations.

Work Experience

II. Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. Completion of an accepted Apprenticeship program is required. Master Electrician's license is required.

2. Four years of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial/commercial environment, two years of which focused on high-tension (13,000+ volts) equipment, or equivalent is required.

IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of electrical installation, national and local Electrical Code, electrical systems, National Fire Protection, programmable logic computer software, and mathematics is required.

2. Ability to read and to follow instructions and blueprint specifications accurately, timely and effectively. Ability to read and understand technical equipment operation manuals.

3. Ability to use equipment such as, test lamps, ampmeters, volt-OHM meters, hydraulic conduit bender, and assorted hand/power tools.

4. Ability to oversee the daily work activities of an Electrical Apprentice, assign and check work.

5. Effective verbal communication skills are required to work with management, contractors, other skilled tradesmen, and various Medical System staff.