Electrician High Voltage $5000 Sign-On
Iowa City, US, 52240
ENGIE at the University of Iowa employs over 100 energy professionals in the trades, technical specialties, engineering, management, and support to operate the utility production and distribution systems, driving toward greater use of renewable and sustainable fuels.
What you’ll do:
- Ensure all work is performed consistently with Engie’s culture of physical safety, process safety, and psychological safety for all staff, contractors, service providers, and stakeholders
- Determines jobsite work sequences and safety procedures required, procures materials, coordinates outages, completes work, places systems back into service
- Perform and document pre-job hazard assessment and provide pre-job briefs as needed - Installs, operates, troubleshoots, maintains, calibrates, and repairs electric utility substation and distribution systems including but not limited to medium voltage circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, cabling systems, and production plant electrical motors, starters, and controls up through 15kV
- Interprets and maintains wiring diagrams, schematics, updates system logs, drawings, and documentation on utility systems
- Provides functional supervision including training and instructions to other staff
What you bring:
- High school diploma or GED, and formal Apprenticeship
- Four years experience in the trade, including apprenticeship, of which two years must be working with high voltage (over 600 volts through 15kV) in an electric utility, power plant, or industrial environment
- A commercial driver’s license is desirable
- Knowledge of equipment and methods used in general industrial facility or utility maintenance work
- Knowledge of safety regulations and practices associated with utility or industrial operations, including those for working around high voltage equipment and the ability to do so with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of electric utility systems and equipment
- Knowledge of tools and methods necessary to troubleshoot and maintain electric utility equipment
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in electrical trades
- Knowledge of the trade occupational hazards and safety precautions while working in confined spaces, aerial or elevated locations, extreme temperatures, excavations, and other environmental-caused conditions
- Knowledge of electrical codes, utility standards, and safety programs as governed by rules, regulations, and guidelines of local, state, and national electrical and safety codes, equipment manufacturers, and others
Additional Information/Conditions:
- Required to have a current Class A or B Electrician’s license valid in the State of Iowa
- Required to have a valid driver's license.
- Required to have a home/personal telephone
- For this position, you must have evidence of the right to work in the U.S. There is no employer sponsorship of U.S. residency or work authorization with this role
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, control system drawings, and repair manuals
- Ability to perform basic math computations
- Ability to maintain records and system documentation
- Ability to analyze system problems, recommend and implement system changes
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with other department personnel, vendors and suppliers, students, staff, and the general public
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to train and instruct
- Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
- Ability to use a company computer,and work with standard software applications
- Capable of frequently standing; walking; balancing; sitting; climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks, and the like as required); kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting upto 100 lbs.
- Must be physically capable of entering and working in a confined space (underground utility vaults and tunnels; small, enclosed areas and the like) as required
- Must be physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to; fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is more renewable, more efficient, and more accessible to everyone.
Iowa:
In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.
Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?
At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.
- Salary Range: $24.72 - $59.63 USD, hourly
- Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors
- In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
- At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick Leave, parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
- More information can be found here: Discover our employee benefits
ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.
Your talent acquisition partner can share more specific information regarding the salary for the position based on the work location.
If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.
Nearest Major Market: Iowa City