Electrician, Operations

As an Operations Electrician, you will keep in-service substations, distribution, and campus power facilities running. This is an operating-plant job: inspect, maintain, switch, and restore equipment so load stays up. You will work with energized medium- and high-voltage systems under established safety standards, perform switching and operations up to 161 kV, and respond to faults and call-outs. This position is based in Memphis, TN.

Responsibilities

Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair in-service substation and campus electrical equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, relays, buswork, control systems, and station batteries; Perform medium-voltage switching and operations up to 161 kV: write or follow switching orders, isolate and de-energize equipment, apply grounds, verify zero energy, and restore equipment to service; Own routine maintenance on medium- and high-voltage operating systems: inspections, lubrication, oil levels, heaters, lights, and connections; Respond to outages, faults, alarms, and call-outs; restore service and document what happened; Conduct electrical testing on in-service equipment (voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation megger) and assist with relay, transformer, and circuit breaker tests; Read and interpret one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and switching orders; Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control issues on running plant; Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), grounding, clearance procedures, and PPE requirements; Coordinate switching and clearances with operators, engineers, and utility crews during planned and emergency outages; Document work performed, test results, and observations; keep operating records current; Operate company vehicles and specialized equipment; inspect and store personal protective equipment (PPE); Perform similar or less skilled incidental duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate; 3+ years of experience working as a licensed electrician; Medium-voltage electrical experience, including switching and operations; Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; frequent overtime and weekend support is required; Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights; Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, noise, heat, cold, and rain; Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment; Stand: up to 6 hours per day; Sit: up to 3 hours per day; Push/Pull: up to 75 lbs. (unassisted) 1–2 hours per day; Overhead reach: up to 3 hours per day; Walk: up to 3 hours per day; Lift/Carry: up to 50 lbs. (unassisted) 1–2 hours per day; Climb (ladder/stairs): up to 3 hours per day; Kneel/Crouch: up to 3 hours per day; Upper body twist: up to 6 hours per day; Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees up to 3 hours per day; Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights, in confined spaces, and working with medium- and high-voltage equipment; Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical; Willing to work on-site in Memphis, TN. This is not a remote or hybrid role; Valid driver's license.

Nice to have

Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology; Journeyman or master electrician license; Switching and operations experience on systems up to 161 kV (substation, industrial, or utility); Experience with medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, and distribution in substations, industrial plants, or data centers; Basic understanding of electrical principles (AC/DC circuits, safety standards); Ability to read prints/drawings and use common test tools; Proficiency with hand/power tools and physical tasks (lifting 50+ lbs, working at heights/confined spaces, outdoors in all weather); Strong safety focus, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or in teams; Knowledge of print reading for drawings, manuals, and one-lines.