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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