Working Master Electrician

About the role

The working Master Electrician will be responsible for maintenance/construction activities around all voltages (up to 345kV) substation and transmission lines. This position is a key contributor to the Paradigm team through both leadership and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Obtain Master Electrician licenses in various states and sign on as the Master Electrician of Record for the Company in those states.
• Oversee maintenance/construction on electrical collection systems including underground cable faults, pad-mount transformers (including fuses, bushings, and terminations), switchgears, splices, wiring up to 34.5kV, substation riser terminations, scan, test HV, MV and LV cables.
• Lead, train, and instruct 3-5 crew members in safe work practices for the assigned tasks.
• Oversee substation switching and LOTO.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical components and systems.
• Oversee service on underground collection systems, substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
• Replace worn or malfunctioning components.
• Promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure the proper functioning of all electrical units on the job site.
• Ensure scheduled checks for spotting any malfunctions.
• Oversee appropriate use and handling of electrical testing and repair equipment.
• Oversee completion of all tasks as assigned by the supervising manager.
• Maintain a log of electrical repair and maintenance works.

Requirements

• Licensed Master Electrician
• Minimum five (5) years' experience working in the electrical utility industry
• Valid Driver's License, CDL a plus
• Understanding of all stages of installation, maintenance, repair and inspection of systems and service work in new or remodeled substations
• Ability to communicate effectively by written and verbal means
• Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution
• Proven experience in a field base role with limited supervisory interaction