HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN

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