SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory · 22 hours ago
High Voltage Electrical Specialist, EPD [Bargaining Unit]
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60.28/hr - $72.84/hrSLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking an Electrician Specialist – High Voltage to support the Electrical Power Department within the Facilities & Operations Division. The role involves performing journey level and high voltage electrician work, including installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical substations and distribution systems, while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
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Responsibilities
Operates within controlled access areas, such as substations, that are restricted from entry by unauthorized personnel
Works on high voltage power distribution systems 600 Volts AC and above
Splices and terminates high voltage cables using manufacturer and hand tape methods
Performs switching and maintenance in substations, switchyards, pad mounted equipment and in underground vaults
Responds to power outages during off-hours on a callback basis
Troubleshoots and repair faulty equipment
Test and repairs short-circuits, grounds and troubleshoots high voltage street light circuits
Installs new equipment, including conduit, wire, cable, pull boxes, transformers etc for repairs and alterations in high voltage systems
May be responsible for plans and schematic reviews with written reports to the Systems Manager for his/her review
May assist the System Manager in overseeing contractors, ensuring safety regulations are being followed
Coordinates work to ensure the maintenance and integrity of the high voltage system
Follows Electrical Power Department’s procedures for scheduling system outages
May work with the Lead person to order materials needed for work
May provide guidance to other technicians and/or apprenticeship program participants
Ensures that safety rules are followed
Qualification
Required
Completion of recognized apprenticeship program or equivalent education and/or experience for journey level electrician required
Relevant experience with high voltage equipment (600 AC Volts and above) and low to medium voltage equipment & repair
Must demonstrate knowledge of high-voltage electrical theory and practices sufficient to plan work independently on power distribution equipment
Understanding of and willingness to comply with, electrical and work safety procedures including National Electrical Code & CAL-OSHA Standards
Ability to handle tools of the trade (testing tools, amp meters, recording devices, etc.)
Must be able to read metering schematic, wiring, installation diagrams, etc
Must be able to troubleshoot and make repairs on faulty equipment and perform new installations of high voltage equipment and electrical systems
Ability to operate standard and automatic transmission vehicles and high lift truck
Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial driver's license and a good driving record
Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid
Preferred
Experience with VLF cable testing and Medium Voltage Breaker testing & troubleshooting and repairs
California State Electrical Certification, preferred
Company
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is the U.S. Department of Energy's national lab at Stanford University. It is a sub-organization of Stanford University.
Founded in 1962
1001-5000 employees
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Leadership Team
Adile Safa
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Executive Assistant To Chief Information Officer
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