Medium Voltage Technician

Job Title: High Voltage/Medium Voltage (HV/MV) Technician

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Location: Illinois

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Travel: 40%

Act Power Services, a national Solar Power Operations & Maintenance Provider, is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious High Voltage/Medium Voltage (HV/MV) Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical systems, with expertise in the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of HV/MV electrical equipment and systems. This is a hands‑on role that plays a critical part in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a solar power plant’s infrastructure.

• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of HV/MV electrical systems (typically 5kV – 35kV and above).
• Conduct electrical testing of transformers, switch gear, breakers, relays, and protective devices.
• Perform cable splicing and terminations in accordance with industry standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and perform root cause analysis.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, inspections, and test results.
• Assist in energizing new or repaired systems following strict safety protocols.
• Comply with all OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards.
• Support system upgrades, outages, and emergency repairs as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure projects meet specifications and timelines.

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience working with HV/MV systems.
• Knowledge of electrical theory, protective relaying, and power system operations.
• Proficiency in using electrical test equipment (e.g., Multimeters, Megger, Doble, HiPot, TTR, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.

Preferred:

• Technical certificate or associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field.
• OSHA 30 certification and NFPA 70E training.
• NETA or equivalent testing certification is a plus.
• Experience with substation and transmission system maintenance.
• Certificate for medium voltage cable terminations and splices.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces, heights, and around energized equipment.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE including arc flash suits.

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Critical illness
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Training and Development
• Legal and Identity Theft
• Company vehicle opportunities
• Pet Insurance