High Voltage Electrician

THE POSITION

Are you an experienced electrician with specialized skills in high-voltage electrical systems? The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is offering an exciting opportunity just for you! By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliable distribution of electrical power, maintaining vital systems, and swiftly addressing emergency repairs. Apply today and be a vital force in powering the Commonwealth!

This position plays an important part in keeping electrical systems safe, steady, and ready for emergencies. It supports reliable operations through careful testing, repair work, and real-time system adjustments. Your work will occur in key locations, including the Harrisburg Capitol Complex, the Governor’s Residence, the Lieutenant Governor’s Residence, and the Regional Office Buildings.

As a High Voltage Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• System Analysis:
  Examine electrical equipment and compare readings with standards to guide adjustments.
• Emergency Response:
  Make substitutions and repairs during system failures while following all safety rules.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Clean, calibrate, and repair control devices, meters, and power generating components.
• Component Repair:
  Dismantle, rebuild, and adjust generators, motors, converters, and related equipment.
• Power Control:
  Operate switchboards to manage electrical generation and distribution across facilities.
• Field Work:
  Install transformers, cables, and conduits, and use lift equipment to complete overhead repairs.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• This is a 5-day, 16-hour a day operation subject to shift work.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework:
  This position does not allow telework.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• Further communication regarding this position will be via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for notices.

• Successful completion of a High Voltage Electrician Training program; or
• Six years of journey-level electrical experience, including eighteen months of experience in high voltage electrical work.

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.

• This position requires possession of a valid Master Electrician License from the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

• The position is located at 509 North 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA. You must be willing and able to report to this location daily.
• You must be willing and able to work different shifts.
• You must be able to work in confined spaces.
• You must have at least 18 months industrial/commercial style switch gear experience.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Possess computer/technology experience in any of the following:
  Word, Excel, AIM work order, ESS system, smart phone, email.
• Experience working from ladders, scaffolding, bucket truck, or manlifts while following safety procedures.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for determining eligibility. Information to support eligibility must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work.…