HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN (UNION) - Chugach Government Solutions

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. 

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Troubleshoot, repair, install and service medium and high voltage electrical systems and associated equipment; operate, inspect, and perform preventive maintenance on medium and high voltage overhead and underground distribution systems; prepare estimates, and plan and manage own projects within allotted budgets; and perform related work as required.  Provide maintenance on High Voltage systems according to company standards providing the customer with a high-quality experience.

High Voltage Electrician is a full journey level classification performing skilled high voltage electrical work in accordance with the techniques of the trade, based on completion of a recognized apprenticeship or its equivalent.  This classification is distinguished from other classifications which may perform limited elements of electrical work by its focus on voltage systems above 480 volts and equipment, and by the scope of work and level of skill required.

This is an advanced semi-skilled position. Employees are required to complete all Tech 1, 2 and 3 requirements for a total of forty-eight (48) months of service and six hundred (600) successful hours of trade related vocational instruction. Technician who attains established levels of proficiency and qualifications are eligible to move to the next Tech level.  Failure to complete the required hours for training/course work may be subject to discipline procedures.

This position has a competitive wage along with excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, 11 paid holidays, and PTO starting a 10 hours per month. There is a contract year clothing allowance for protective clothing and/or ANSI compliant safety shoes.

This position can fall anywhere within the boundaries of the High Voltage Electrician 1 thru 4 in the Step Program.  We will interview all levels but are looking more for experienced High Volt Electrician.

PayScale -  High Volt - STEP PROGRAM - Wage based on experience and job history

Step 1 $37.55. Step II $40.06, Step III $45.07 and Journeyman $50.08

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Climb power poles and repair or replace wire, cables, insulators, and connectors.
• Set poles, guy wires, and install transformers and regulators.
• Splice cables, repair and/or replace protection devices, keep records on various equipment.
• Perform tests on oil and insulation characteristics.
• Repair, maintain, and replace components, cables, and control devices.
• Replace and/or adjust trip units, determine size of conductor and protection size or setting and be able to modify factors for local conditions.
• Safely and proficiently operate both Bucket and Line Trucks.
• Troubleshoot and repair overhead and underground distribution systems, including transformers, circuit interrupters, reclosers, capacitors, voltage regulators, medium voltage switches, utility poles, and supporting hardware.
• Replace and install medium voltage overhead and underground electrical circuits and terminations.
• Fabricate and install a variety of components including but not limited to duct banks, cable runs, concrete pads for electrical equipment, risers, transformer banks, and low voltage electrical panels and metering.
• Operate various components on the medium and high voltage distribution electrical systems including isolation switches, interrupters, capacitor banks, transformers, overhead fused cutouts, and voltage regulators; isolates and clears sections of the system for maintenance, installation, and load shedding.
• Inspect overhead and underground distribution systems, tests, and document findings.
• Respond to emergency calls.
• Provide support for in-house capital and in-house projects with commissioning, testing, and inspecting finished work.
• Use personal protective gear such as hot sticks, respiratory protection, and places or erects clearance tags, barricades, warning signs and devices to protect others.
• Direct the work of unskilled and semi-skilled helpers assisting in projects, assuring that proper safety practices are followed.
• Operate a variety of testing, calibration and repair devices, tools and equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, insulation resistance testers, high potential test sets, circuit breaker testers, etc.
• Coordinate work with customers, project managers, other crafts, and inspectors; inspect job sites and review detailed plans, drawings, and oral directions to plan work.
• Prepare detailed estimates including labor and materials and prepare lists of materials.
• Assist other crafts as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of equipment and materials through self-study and training.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and paperwork regarding work performed.Adhere to the established safety policies.
• Assist in performing HAZMAT/safety inspections; maintenance of logs, records, and signing of fire extinguisher tags.
• Follow strict adherence to Lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Perform all other work-related duties as assigned.

Mandatory:

• Completion of a Lineman School approved by the U.S. Department of Labor course or four (4) year experience of proof with working on or with 1kv and above with signed Company Letterhead. and/or in-house training programs.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• At least one year of high school algebra or one term of college algebra with a grade of C or better documented on either transcript.
• Experience using testing equipment and troubleshooting complex electrical problems and develop effective resolutions.
• Possess a valid Nevada State issued Real ID Driver’s License or capable of obtaining the Nevada State issued Real ID.
• Possess a valid Nevada Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Possess a basic license to operate the Bucket, Line, and Lift Truck.
• Must be able to comprehend, read, speak, and write proficiently in the English language.
• Possess an OSHA 10 card or have the ability to get one within the first 90 days of employment.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre employment background check to obtain and maintain a CAC Card and/or DBIDS credential as required by this contract and random drug/alcohol screenings.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Reasonable Accommodation:

It is CGS, LLC business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.