Electrician, Tension

Company Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world‑changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and fosters the development of skills and expertise. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Why join Harvard University Central Administration?

Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high‑quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.

The High Tension Electrician will work as part of the Campus Services Electrical Distribution Group. The position is involved in all aspects of installing, operating, metering, and maintaining Harvard University's low‑ and medium‑voltage distribution systems, ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of electric power to the campus.

• Work with electrical distribution systems and equipment (up to 15KV) that include, but is not limited to, underground manholes and ductbanks, control wiring and power cable systems, distribution type transformers, air and gas filled primary disconnect switches, power circuit breakers and switch gear, capacitor banks, power fuses, stationary control battery banks, protective relaying and metering, and electrical enclosures and controls.
• Must observe and comply with all standard safety codes and practices and perform work in accordance with recognized trade and University standards.
• Performs other core skills of the trades and related duties as required.

• Must be able to stoop and bend repeatedly and work on hands and knees and other awkward positions for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and to push, pull and transport piping and equipment in excess of 200 lbs. with others (may use chain falls and come along for heavier lifting).
• Must be able to routinely walk to and from various buildings or work sites carrying tools, equipment, and other essentials.
• Must be able to work alone, in confined spaces and extreme temperatures, climb multiple sets of stairs, work off ladders, staging, lifts or other elevated platforms.

• Work Format:
  On Campus
• Emergency Status Designation:
  Critical Operations Personnel

• The candidate must have a Massachusetts Journey's License for a minimum period of five years.
• Extensive experience and/or documented training in various aspects of the installation, operation, testing and grounding, and maintenance of utility‑type (up to 15KV) distribution systems and ancillary equipment; and experience in the installation and maintenance of miscellaneous low voltage systems and equipment and of electric motors and starting equipment.
• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Qualified candidates must have extensive experience and training relevant to the operation, maintenance, testing, grounding, and installation of medium‑voltage equipment within the past five years of the job application.

• Must be able to work independently and take initiative, when necessary, as well as capable of working as a member of a team in conjunction with other trades.
• Must observe and comply with all standard safety codes and practices, and perform work in accordance with regulatory and university standards.
• Must be able to routinely communicate with peers and customers, in a clear and professional manner.
• The candidate must be familiar with OSHA regulations concerning electrical safety and those concerning lockout/tagout procedures and work in confined spaces.
• All training courses concerning safety, operational, testing, grounding, and maintenance practices completed by the candidate must have been conducted by an organization recognized by the University as a qualified authority.
• The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word and…