High Voltage Electrician
We are seeking a skilled High Voltage Technician to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of high-voltage electrical distribution systems within a large industrial manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring electrical reliability, equipment uptime, and safe operation of power distribution infrastructure.
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair high-voltage electrical systems and equipment.
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on substations, switchgear, transformers, breakers, and associated equipment.
Support facility power distribution systems ranging from medium-voltage through high-voltage applications.
Conduct switching operations and establish safe work conditions following approved procedures.
Troubleshoot electrical faults and power quality issues to minimize production downtime.
Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and equipment documentation.
Maintain compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, NEC, and company safety standards.
Support planned shutdowns, outages, and commissioning activities.
Coordinate with contractors, utility providers, and internal maintenance teams.
Complete maintenance documentation and work orders in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Participate in emergency response and on-call support as required.
Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Electricity, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
Minimum 5 years of experience maintaining industrial electrical distribution systems.
Experience working on equipment including:
Medium- and high-voltage switchgear
Power transformers
Protective relays
Circuit breakers
Motor control centers
Power distribution systems
Strong knowledge of electrical safety regulations and lockout/tagout procedures.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
Valid driver's license.
Journeyman Electrician License.
Experience within a manufacturing, automotive, chemical, or heavy industrial environment.
Training or certification in high-voltage switching operations.
Experience with protective relay testing and commissioning.
Thermography, power quality analysis, or predictive maintenance experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to work in industrial environments, including exposure to heat, noise, and moving equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and work in confined spaces when required.
Ability to wear required PPE, including arc-flash protective equipment.
Nexteer Automotive is a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting.
Our innovative product and technology portfolio includes electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steer-by-wire systems, steering columns and intermediate shafts, driveline systems and software solutions.
We solve motion control challenges across all megatrends – including electrification, software/connectivity, ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility – for more than 60 customers around the world including BMW, Ford, GM, RNM, Stellantis, Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China.
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