High Tension Technician
Core
Testing, calibration, operation, inspection, and maintenance of low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, relays, metering equipment, circuit breakers, and transformers to ensure safe power delivery.
Role type
Senior IC high-voltage electrical technician
Builds
Reliable campus electrical power distribution infrastructure
Domain
Higher education facilities / Electrical power distribution
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
MA Journeyman's license (5+ years), testing and calibration of relays and metering, operation of 5kV/15kV circuit breakers and switches, maintenance of underground manholes and ductbanks, installation of low-voltage systems, electric motor maintenance, infrared scanning, system grounding, reading technical plans and specifications, NETA standards compliance, OSHA lockout/tagout and confined space procedures
Preferred skills
Independent work initiative, team collaboration, technical report writing, proficiency with Word and Excel, own vehicle availability
Technologies
5kV and 15kV cable, power distribution and control transformers, utility-type distribution systems, switchboards
Responsibilities
Test and calibrate electrical installations and metering equipment, operate and maintain medium/low-voltage circuit breakers and switches, inspect and maintain underground manholes and ductbanks, prepare technical test reports, comply with safety codes and OSHA regulations, work independently and as part of a team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC