Key Responsibilities
The core duties of a master electrician in this specialized field include:
Installation & troubleshooting of control cabinet electrical components that may also require testing troubleshooting and wiring of breakers relays contactors fans and other associated electrical components.
Diagnosis and Repair:Systematically identify diagnose and repair faults in power transformers switchgear protective relays and associated control systems.
Maintenance:Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs for electrical infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and compliance with industry standards like NETA and IEEE.
Technical Interpretation:Read interpret and modify complex electrical schematics blueprints single-line diagrams and technical manuals.
Safety and Compliance:Uphold strict adherence to high-voltage safety procedures Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols and the latest National Electrical Code (NEC) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and OSHA regulations.
Leadership and Training:Supervise train and mentor junior electricians and apprentices coordinating work schedules and ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards.
Project Management:Collaborate with engineers clients and contractors on system upgrades and new installations including preparing documentation reports.
Essential Qualifications
License:A valid Master Electrician license is required (specific state or jurisdiction requirements apply).
Experience:requires 10 years of industrial or utility-scale electrical experience with a minimum of 5 years focused specifically on substations and transformer systems.
Technical Skills:Expertise in high-voltage systems (up to 34.5kV or higher) control cabinet testing fault isolation and the use of advanced diagnostic tools (e.g. oscilloscopes ammeters voltmeters).
Soft Skills:Strong problem-solving communication and leadership skills with the ability to work independently and manage field teams.
Work Environment
Master electricians in this field work in industrial settings data centers utility power plants or large commercial facilities. The role may involve significant travel physically demanding tasks and exposure to varying environmental conditions and high-voltage hazards necessitating strict adherence to safety protocols
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
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