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O&M Technician – High Voltage Electrician

Location: Providence, RI
Employment Type: Full-Time | Shift Work (10-hour shifts)
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Overtime + Full Benefits
Experience Required: 10+ years in a power plant or high-voltage electrical role

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled O&M Technician – High Voltage Electrician to join our power generation team. This role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting high-voltage electrical systems and equipment to ensure operational reliability and safety. Candidates should have strong experience in electrical maintenance within industrial or power plant settings, with hands-on expertise in switchgear, motors, breakers, and high-voltage operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct all work in a safe, professional, and environmentally responsible manner

• Maintain and repair high-voltage equipment and systems (e.g., 4160V breakers, motors, transformers)

• Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance

• Execute high-voltage switching orders, remote and manual racking of breakers

• Ground motors, transformers, and circuit breakers; conduct Megger testing

• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics

• Remove and replace generator bushings and flex links with documented training

• Participate in equipment tag-outs, outages, weekend and holiday shifts

• Manage contractors and support training of other electricians

• Ensure compliance with safety programs including OSHA and QEW standards

Preferred Qualifications

Must have at least one of the following:

• Electrical Maintenance: Troubleshooting high-voltage switchgear, motors, and plant wiring using precision test equipment

• Instrumentation & Control: Breaker setting, relay programming, understanding MCC control systems

• Mechanical Maintenance: Mechanical repair of high-voltage equipment

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of relevant high-voltage experience, preferably in a power plant setting

• Strong knowledge of high-voltage electrical safety practices

• Experience managing high-voltage electrical switching and grounding procedures

• Capable of performing physical tasks: lifting 40–75 lbs., climbing, bending, kneeling, etc.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and technical software tools

• Strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills

• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing work priorities

• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team

Certifications & Training

• Valid Driver’s License

• OSHA/CPR Certification

• High Voltage Switching Training (Documented)

• Switchman & QEW Training (Documented)

Apply now to join a dedicated operations team ensuring the safe and efficient performance of critical power systems.