High Voltage Electrician - Cuba (Secret Clearance) at Fusion Cell

High Voltage Electrician (Secret Clearance)

Location: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Compensation: $95,000 - $120,000

POSITION SUMMARY

Seeking a full-time High Voltage (HV) Distribution Manager for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The ideal candidate will perform all tasks associated with safe and correct operations as directed by management, regulations, policies, instructions and the Performance Work Statement. This role involves operating and maintaining high-voltage power distribution networks and equipment under the Site Manager's supervision, primarily in Iraq. Key responsibilities include promoting safety, training electrical teams, locating and fixing faults in power networks, and leading maintenance on switchgear, transformers, and diesel generators. The position requires extensive hands-on tasks such as installing and connecting transformers, working with power cables, and operating tools and equipment, including aerial trucks. The candidate must have computer skills, speak fluent English, and hold a valid driver’s license and passport. Strong interpersonal skills, experience with high-voltage systems, and the ability to work in international and military environments are essential. Preferred qualifications include experience in fault rectification and training diverse teams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Serve under the direction of the Site Manager (depending on duty location) to operate and maintain high voltage distribution network and power plant equipment
• Promote and maintain safety following established safe work practices and procedure
• Train electrical teams and line crews to perform routine installation maintenance, and repairs on high voltage switchgear, distribution networks, or diesel power generators
• Locate and rectify faults on the overhead and/or underground high voltage networks during power interruptions
• Lead electrical teams or line crews to perform routine installation maintenance, and repairs on high voltage switchgear, distribution networks, or diesel power generators
• Work on power cables, transformers, insulators, and control equipment such as switches, circuit breakers, and panels. This includes collecting transformer oil samples that are tested for contamination as well as cleaning up contaminated sites
• Install and connect transformers and make hot taps and splices
• Install underground cable, conduit, and ductwork
• Install transformers
• String lights and power wires on cross arms and through ducts and manholes; make electrical connections; and splice cables
• Erect and replace poles; perform rigging on high voltage motors, transformers, and compressors
• Use and maintain various hand and power tools of the trade
• May operate aerial trucks and associated equipment.
• Inform the Site Manager of the location of a failure, possible cause, and repairs required on the Distribution Network
• Ensure correct testing and isolation procedures are followed before working on de-energized High Voltage Networks or Switchgear
• Execute the company’s policy and procedure for proper and efficient operation of the power plants and distribution network.
• Other duties as determined. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date
• Must maintain a valid passport from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date.  Passport must have a minimum of 6 blank pages prior to OCONUS mobilization.
• Must be CAC eligible and able to gain and maintain authorized entry onto US military installations.
• Experience in the installation, commissioning operation, and maintenance of High Voltage Distribution Networks and associated Hardware and Switchgear
• Experience in the switching operations of High Voltage Distribution Networks
• Experienced working in international work environments in an expatriate or US military status

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in installing and maintaining overhead and underground high voltage electrical distribution networks
• Experience in fault finding and rectifying in Underground and Overhead Distribution Networks.
• Experience with Synchronized Diesel Power Generators
• Experience training teams from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Experience working with the military