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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.
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.
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High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
3+ years of experience working as a licensed electrician.
Medium-voltage electrical experience, including switching and operations.
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.
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.
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