High Voltage Technician

Richardson, Texas –

A senior-level high voltage technician role in an industrial setting, responsible for supporting and maintaining electrical systems from 480V up to 138kV. The work includes maintaining and troubleshooting transformers, switch gear, and breakers, performing preventive maintenance, running electrical tests, reviewing prints, updating procedures, and ensuring a safe working environment using lockout/tagout practices.

You’ll also be involved in commissioning new equipment, working with utility providers, and keeping power systems stable and reliable. This role requires NETA Level II certification or equivalent high‑voltage testing experience, along with strong leadership and the ability to work well with a team.

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• Perform preventive maintenance on all electrical equipment, including 138kV air switches, 138kV SF6 gas circuit breakers, 138kV-13.8kV transformers, 13.8kV-4,160V transformers, 13.8kV-480V transformers, 15kV switch gear, 15kV switch line‑ups, 15kV vacuum bottle circuit breakers, 480V switch gear, and 480V rackable circuit breakers
• Create maintenance schedules, work documents, JHA, work permits, etc.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment, including testing and replacing components as needed
• Utilize LOTO procedures to isolate hazards during the switching process, ensuring a safe working environment for the team
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, logistics, and factory operations, to ensure that electrical distribution system maintenance aligns with business goals and objectives
• Develop and approve procedures for preventive maintenance and lockout/tagout, including reviewing one‑line drawings and schematics
• Oversee contractor performance, including inspection reports of as‑found and as‑left conditions
• Perform offline electrical testing on high voltage systems, evaluate the results, and provide recommendations for servicing or repairs
• Perform factory acceptance, site commissioning, and site acceptance of high voltage equipment rated 480V‑138kV
• Maintain equipment end‑of‑life documentation and provide recommendations to update assets for maintainability
• Evaluate system performance and provide direction on system manipulation to maintain power quality, diversity, and reliability standards
• Interface with electric utility companies to ensure site reliability, growth, and interdependent work is coordinated effectively
• Manage, update, and modify system SOPs to keep up to date with changing industry standards
• Manage, update, and modify drawings, diagrams, and schematics as required

• All individuals must have a commitment to the team above self
• Overtime and call‑ins may be required
• Holds a NETA level II certification – or has taken the following three courses in the last 3‑5 years, and has at least 2 years of experience in industrial high voltage testing – or equivalent military training/experience
• Industrial Electrical Safety – typically 4 days, 2.8 CEUs classroom lecture
• Substation Maintenance I – typically 4.5 days, 3.2 CEUs classroom lecture & hands‑on training
• Substation Maintenance II – typically 4.5 days, 3.2 CEUs classroom lecture & hands‑on training

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• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States

TSP is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.