MV/HV ELECTRICIAN
LOCATION: MSAB, Jordan
POSITION SUMMARY: The MV/HV Electrician will report to the Power Plant Supervisor and is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of power plant systems, including electrical and mechanical components for facilities operating at 5-85 MW. Key duties include managing medium and high voltage switchgear systems, troubleshooting underground networks, and performing installations of transformers and cables. The role requires a minimum of five years of experience in HV/MV electrical systems, along with a Secret Clearance, US Passport, and relevant safety training. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in diesel power generation, risk management, and team training, with a commitment to safety and operational excellence.
SALARY: $119,000 - $124,000
SCOPE/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Report to Power Plant Supervisor
- Perform routine inspection, preventative maintenance, condition monitoring, corrective, and emergency repairs on power plant systems.
- Perform electrical maintenance and repair of power production electrical, mechanical, and auxiliary systems operating at 5-85Mw and greater total output with diesel driven prime movers.
- Operate and maintain the paralleling and main medium voltage switchgear systems, with local and remote monitor and metering capabilities, SCADA and PLC control systems.
- Perform installation, maintenance, repairs on electric power control equipment.
- Assist in the location and rectification of faults on the underground medium voltage networks.
- Assist with installation of underground cable, conduit, and ductwork.
- Install transformers; string power wires through ducts and manholes; make MV electrical connections; splice cables.
- Perform rigging on high voltage motors, transformers, and compressors.
- Assemble, repair, modify, replace, and install electrical quick-change assembly components.
- Check fields, armatures, wiring, commutators, and other electrical parts for continuity, voltage drop, ground shorts, opens, and overheating.
- When workload/mission/staffing levels dictate, assist w/ Power Plant operations.
- Assist Prime Contractor with procurement/materials staff with acquiring repair parts/consumables.
- Identify department risk/liability and develop work plans to manage ongoing risks
- Responds to emergency calls regarding power generation/distribution equipment.
- Attend daily Safety meetings/stand downs.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 5 years as licensed electrician with HV/MV electrical experience/IEEE credentials with an output capacity of 5-85Mw or greater.
- Must have experience in MV/HV electrical distribution systems with voltages of 4160, 11 & 13Kv.
- Must provide copies of training certificates in the Fundamentals of Electrical Safety based on NFPA 70E standards.
- Secret Clearance, US Passport and valid driver’s license prior to deployment.
- Must satisfy the AFCENT Force Health Protection Guidance medical requirements for AFCENT prior to OCONUS mobilization, must be able to maintain a Medically Qualified (MQ) rating on an annual basis.
Additional Required Qualifications:
- Experience with Synchronized Diesel Power Generators
- Willingness to attend formal OEM specific genset, electrical distribution equipment and/or controls training.
- Experience in providing prime power O&M Services to clients.
- Must be able to rescue an injured victim from an electrical conductor.
- Must know Lockout/Tagout Procedures.
- Experience in the Installation, Commissioning, Operation, and Maintenance of MV/LV Distribution Networks and associated Hardware and Switchgear.
- Experience in fault finding and rectifying in Underground Distribution Networks.
