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

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.