Electrician, High Tension - Harvard University

Basic Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Massachusetts Journey's License for a minimum period of five years, extensive experience and/or documented training in various aspects of the installation, operation, testing and grounding, and maintenance of utility-type (up to 15KV) distribution systems and ancillary equipment; and experience in the installation and maintenance of miscellaneous low voltage systems and equipment and of electric motors and starting equipment.

• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license.

• Qualified candidates must have extensive experience and training relevant to the operation, maintenance, testing, grounding, and installation of medium-voltage equipment within the past five years of the job application.

Additional Information

Emergency Status Designation: Critical Operations Personnel

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Position Description

• Work with electrical distribution systems and equipment (up to 15KV) that include, but is not limited to, underground manholes and ductbanks, control wiring and power cable systems, distribution type transformers, air and gas filled primary disconnect switches, power circuit breakers and switchgear, capacitor banks, power fuses, stationary control battery banks, protective relaying and metering, and electrical enclosures and controls.

• Must observe and comply with all standard safety codes and practices and perform work in accordance with recognized trade and University standards.

• Performs other core skills of the trades and related duties as required.

Job Summary

The High Tension Electrician will work as part of the Campus Services Electrical Distribution Group. The position is involved in all aspects of installation, operations, metering, and maintenance of Harvard University's low and medium voltage distribution systems, to ensure safe and reliable delivery of electric power to the campus.