Job Abstract

Kelly Government Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Electrician Specialist to join our team to assist one of our top clients! In this critical role, you’ll be responsible for performing journey-level high-voltage electrical work involved with installation, maintenance, and repairs.

High Voltage Electrician Specialist
Location: Menlo Park, CA
Shift: First shift, full time, with weekly pay

Job Duties: 

• Perform journey level and high voltage electrician work involved with the installation, maintenance, operation and repair of the electrical substations, electrical distribution systems, and utility control with minimal technical assistance.
  

• Receive assignments in the form of work orders, blueprints, sketches, verbal instructions and schedules their own work, determining work priorities.
  

• Diagnose problems independently and determine the appropriate method and procedure needed to complete the work. Working with the Lead and co-workers, ensures that the work specifications conform to shop standards. May work with the Lead person to order materials needed for work.
  

• Work in areas of controlled access such as substations and confined spaces not open to unqualified individuals.
  

• Work on high voltage power distribution systems 600 Volts AC and above.
  

• Work on low voltage (less than 600 V) circuits as needed.
  

• Splice and terminate high voltage cables using approved methods.
  

• Perform switching and maintenance in substations, switchyards, pad mounted equipment and in underground vaults.
  

• Respond to power outages which may include response during off-hours on a call back basis.
  

• Troubleshoot and repair faulty equipment.
  

• Identify and repair and cable faults.
  

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair street light circuits.
  

• Install new equipment, including conduit, wire, cable, pull boxes, transformers, etc., for repair and alteration in high voltage systems.
  

• May be responsible for plans and schematic reviews with written reports for management review.
  

• Work with contractors and discuss potential working and operational hazards.
  

• Report potential unsafe conditions to management.
  

• Plan and coordinate power shutdowns for maintenance and repair of high voltage systems; follows department procedures for scheduling.
  

• May oversee the work of an apprentice, if journeyman level.

Education Experience Required

• 5 years of relevant experience with electrical equipment 600 AC Volts and above in an operations environment.
  

• Journey level knowledge equivalent to four years completion in a recognized apprentice program.

Certifications and Licenses Requirements

• Valid California Non-commercial Class license, a good driving record and the ability to operate standard and automatic transmission vehicles and may operate a high lift truck.
  

• Must have and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid training.
  

• Must be certified to NFPA-70E ? California State Electrical Certification, preferred 

Work Conditions

• May be required to work overtime, evenings and weekends, including Holidays, sometimes in inclement weather conditions.
  

• Ability to works on or uses boom lifts, scissor lifts, cranes and forklifts to perform duties.
  

• Ability to work in confined spaces and work at elevated surfaces at heights over ten feet.
  

• May be exposed to high-voltage electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise>80db TWA, allergens, biohazards, chemicals, asbestos, hot and cold temperature extremes.
  

• Required to wear appropriate uniform.
  

• May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices (earplugs, muffs) hard hats, respirators and full body suits.

If you are interested in this opportunity or know someone who would be interested and qualified, contact Bonnie Garrett by sending a Word-formatted resume to bonnie.garrett@kellyservices.com

Kelly Government Solutions (KGS) is a specialty service of Kelly Services, Inc., a leader in providing workforce solutions. KGS provides experienced staff to the federal government and its key suppliers, including prime and small business contractors. Through services such as government contract staffing, workforce management and project management, and contract compliance services, KGS is able to supply talent to both public and private sectors alike. Visit www.kellygovernmentsolutions.com

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability and a transportation spending account. In addition, this position offers employees the ability to earn paid sick leave under the applicable federal, state or local plan, ten paid holidays per benefit year, and the ability to earn up to 80 hours of paid time off per benefit year upon completion of one year of service.  We also offer a generous defined 401(k) contribution to help you save for retirement. Visit https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.”
 

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