What are the responsibilities and job description for the High Voltage Technician position at Aleron?
Description
Job Title: High Voltage Technician
Location: Hopewell Junction, NY
Employment: Direct Hire
Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing
Compensation: $21.20 - $36.92/hr.
Schedule: 40 hours/week (M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM)
About the Opportunity:
- This role is critical to ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our site-wide high-voltage electrical distribution systems.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
- Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
- People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
- Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates
Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
- This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.
About Acara Solutions
- Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
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What You'll Do:
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, including substations, switchgears, circuit breakers, transformers, VFDs, and motor starters.
- Execute high-voltage switching operations in accordance with established procedures and safety protocols.
- Support electrical infrastructure upgrades, system expansions, breaker replacements, and equipment commissioning activities.
- Diagnose equipment failures, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and operations teams to ensure safe execution of maintenance activities.
- Adhere to NFPA 70E, OSHA, and company safety standards during all electrical work.
Job Requirements
What You'll Bring:
- Associate Degree in Electrical Technology.
- Minimum OSHA and NFPA training needed.
- 3 years of experience working with high-voltage electrical systems.
- 3 years of experience with high-voltage switching, LOTO procedures, and energized work practices.
What Sets You Apart:
- The ideal candidate is skilled in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of medium- (480V and 208/120V) and high- (480V-13.2 kV) voltage equipment and is committed to maintaining strict safety and compliance standards.
- Strong understanding of electrical theory, power distribution, and protective systems.
- Ability to interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Strong commitment to safety and procedural compliance.
Additional Information:
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
Aleron companies; Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Viaduct, and Aleron's strategic partner, SDI are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Salary : $21 - $37