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Electrician - Operations

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMemphis, TN, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
At least 3 years of experience working as a licensed electrician is required.
Medium-voltage electrical experience, including switching and operations, is required.
Ability to perform duties requiring standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, working in cramped positions, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working on ladders or lifts at elevated heights.
Ability to work in environments with fumes, odors, noise, heat, cold, and rain.
Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and with medium- and high-voltage equipment; a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical may be required.
Ability to work on-site in Memphis, Tennessee; this is not a remote or hybrid role.
A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair in-service substation and campus electrical equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, relays, buswork, control systems, and station batteries.
Perform medium-voltage switching and operations up to 161 kV by writing or following switching orders, isolating and de-energizing equipment, applying grounds, verifying zero energy, and restoring equipment to service.
Perform routine maintenance on medium- and high-voltage operating systems, including inspections, lubrication, checking oil levels, heaters, lights, and connections.
Respond to outages, faults, alarms, and call-outs; restore service and document events.
Conduct electrical testing on in-service equipment using voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, and insulation meggers, and assist with relay, transformer, and circuit-breaker tests.
Read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and switching orders.
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control issues on operating plant equipment.
Follow lockout/tagout, grounding, clearance procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Coordinate switching and clearances with operators, engineers, and utility crews during planned and emergency outages.
Document work performed, test results, and observations, and keep operating records current.
Operate company vehicles and specialized equipment; inspect and store personal protective equipment.
Perform similar or less skilled incidental duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

An associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology.
A journeyman or master electrician license.
Switching and operations experience on systems up to 161 kV in substations, industrial settings, or utilities.
Experience with medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, and distribution in substations, industrial plants, or data centers.
Basic understanding of electrical principles, including AC/DC circuits and safety standards.
Ability to read prints and drawings and use common test tools.
Proficiency with hand and power tools and ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting over 50 pounds and working at heights, in confined spaces, and outdoors in all weather.
Knowledge of print reading for drawings, manuals, and one-line diagrams.
Ability to work frequent overtime and provide weekend support as required by site operational needs.
Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing up to 6 hours per day; sitting up to 3 hours per day; pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds unassisted for 1–2 hours per day; overhead reaching up to 3 hours per day; walking up to 3 hours per day; lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted for 1–2 hours per day; climbing ladders or stairs up to 3 hours per day; kneeling or crouching up to 3 hours per day; upper-body twisting up to 6 hours per day; and working in temperatures over 80 degrees for up to 3 hours per day.

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