High Voltage Electrician

Alutiiq Logistics & Maintenance Services, LLC (ALMS) has an exciting opportunity for a High Voltage Electrician at Naval Air Station in Pensacola, FL. The High Voltage Electrician is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the high voltage/power generation infrastructure. May also be called upon from time to time for medium and low voltage jobs as well.

• Installs, maintains, or repairs equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy.
• Installs, repairs, or replaces a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors and other transmission equipment.
• Performs high voltage switching during scheduled and non-scheduled power outages.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
• Locates and diagnoses malfunctions in the electrical system or equipment.
• Performs work on overhead lines, substations and in manholes; under limited circumstances with Supervisor approval, may be required to perform work on energized circuits.
• Works from, operates, and drives bucket and pole trucks.
• Reads and maintains utility meters.
• Performs standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.
• Uses a variety of high voltage electricians hand tools, measuring and testing instruments.
• Operates and maintains 12KV electrical distribution lines, transformers, and substations.
• Adheres to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
• Identifies defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
• Performs cable splicing and terminations to various cable types (lead, EPR crosslink, etc).
• Informs supervisors on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Carries proper tools/testing devices/equipment and accomplishes repairs according to accepted trade practices.
• Uses electrical skills, multi-meters, and meggers to measure voltage and ohms readings to troubleshoot circuit boards and other electrical circuitry.
• Perform periodic maintenance inspections of all equipment associated with electrical systems and report all system discrepancies or conditions to your Supervisor.
• Complies with all OSHA and 70E safety regulations and adheres to proper codes and standards with a thorough understanding of safety procedures related to Electrical Systems and Lock out/Tag out Procedures.
• Utilizes Safety Data Sheets to identify chemical characteristics.
• Completes Work Orders daily and accurately.
• Initiates material requisitions to order parts/materials needed for repairs.

• Five years experience required as an High Voltage Electrician relevant to the job description.
• Demonstrated knowledge of codes and regulations related to the National Electric Code (NEC) and other local codes is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of high voltage regulators and their operation is required.
• Candidate must comply with OSHA and NFPA regulations.
• Valid State of Florida Class "B" CDL or equivalent required.
• Must be CPR qualified or become CPR qualified within 45 days of hire date (company provided).
• Valid Journeyman Electrician License; Master Electrical License, preferred.
• Prior experience working in hospital setting.
• Ability to read blueprints or technical diagrams, install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting.
• Aptitude in math and strong problem-solving abilities.

Pay rate: $39.55 per hour