High Voltage Technician

Richardson, Texas - 2026-03-04

This role supports and maintains a facility’s high-voltage electrical system, ranging from 480V to 138kV, including transformers, switchgear, and breakers. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs, conducting electrical testing, reviewing drawings, updating procedures, overseeing contractors, and ensuring safe operations through proper lockout/tagout practices.

The person will also help commission new equipment, coordinate with utility providers, and maintain system reliability and power quality. Candidates must have a NETA level 2 certification or equivalent high voltage testing training and experience, along with strong leadership, teamwork, and flexibility for overtime or call-ins.

AS A HIGH VOLTAGE TECHNICIAN, YOU CAN EXPECT TO HAVE THESE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on all electrical equipment, including 138kV air switches, 138kV SF6 gas circuit breaker, 138kV-13.8kV transformers, 13.8kV-4,160V transformers, 13.8kV-480V transformers, 15kV switchgear, 15kV switch line-ups, 15kV vacuum bottle circuit breakers, 480V switchgear, and 480V rackable circuit breaker
• Create maintenance schedules, work documents, JHA, work permits, etc., as necessary
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment, including testing and replacing components as needed
• Utilize LOTO (lockout/tagout) procedures to isolate hazards during the switching process, ensuring a safe working environment for the team
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, logistics, and factory operations, to ensure that electrical distribution system maintenance aligns with business goals and objectives
• Develop and approve procedures for preventive maintenance and lockout/tagout
• This includes reviewing one-line drawings and schematics in this process
• Oversee contractor performance from time to time in all of the above categories
• This includes inspection reports of as-found and as-left conditions
• Perform offline electrical testing on high voltage system
• Evaluate offline electrical testing results and provide recommendations for servicing or repairs
• Perform factory acceptance, site commissioning, and site acceptance of high voltage equipment rated 480V-138kV
• Maintain equipment end-of-life documentation and provide recommendations to update assets for maintainability
• Evaluate system performance and provide direction on system manipulation to maintain power quality, diversity, and reliability standards
• Interface with the electric utility companies to ensure site reliability, growth, and interdependent work is coordinated effectively
• Manage, update, and modify system standard operating procedures (SOPs) to keep up to date with changing industry standards
• Manage, update, and modify drawings, diagrams, and schematics as required
  

To Be Successful, You’ll Need Experience Such As

• All individuals must have a commitment to the team above self
• Overtime and call-ins may be required
• Holds a NETA level 2 certification OR
• Have taken the following 3 courses in the last 3-5 years, and have at least 2 years of experience in industrial high voltage testing
• Industrial Electrical Safety – typically 4 days, 2.8 CEUs | classroom lecture
• Substation Maintenance I – typically 4.5 days, 3.2 CEUs | classroom lecture & hands-on training
• Substation Maintenance II – typically 4.5 days, 3.2 CEUs | classroom lecture & hands-on training
  

Additional Information About This Role

• Pay grade: 24
• View our benefits and pay grade information here: https://marketing.mytsp.net/tsp-benefits
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
  
  

WE ARE TSP

TSP is award-winning, customer-endorsed, and minority-owned. We provide custom, flexible, and flawlessly executed IT services and talent solutions throughout the United States and Canada.

We create great customer experiences by saving you time and money. We’re driven by integrity — we do what we say we will do — exceeding expectations. Our value-based pricing focuses on your business objectives, making your success our top priority. We don’t manufacture devices or sell software — our product is our people.

TSP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.