Electrical Technician, Power Generation - Memphis

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform operations and maintenance on plant electrical systems, including generators, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, motors, VFDs, UPS units, automatic transfer switches, and emergency/black-start equipment, at voltages up to 13.5 kV and 34.8 kV
• Execute switching, isolation, LOTO, racking of breakers, and restoration of medium-voltage equipment in accordance with plant procedures and NFPA 70E
• Troubleshoot electrical faults on power distribution, protection, grounding, lighting, and auxiliary systems using one-line diagrams, schematics, and electrical test equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, inspections, and repairs to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
• Support plant startups, shutdowns, outages, and commissioning activities alongside operators, controls technicians, and engineers
• Install, terminate, and maintain plant electrical equipment, cable, and control wiring as required for operations and maintenance work
• Respond to electrical alarms, trips, and equipment failures; support root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and utility personnel on switching, clearances, and electrical work that affects plant generation
• Maintain accurate work orders, switching records, and as-found/as-left documentation
• Follow all safety, LOTO, arc-flash, and PPE requirements while working in energized and hazardous plant environments

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience as an electrical technician, industrial electrician, or similar role maintaining industrial or power generation electrical systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience operating and maintaining medium-voltage electrical systems (4.16 kV to 34.8 kV), including switchgear, transformers, and breakers
• Experience in a power plant, generating station, or other high-reliability industrial facility
• Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and equipment O&M manuals
• Experience with LOTO, switching procedures, and NFPA 70E / arc-flash safety practices
• Experience troubleshooting motors, VFDs, MCCs, UPS systems, and plant auxiliary electrical equipment
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment (multimeters, insulation testers, infrared, and similar)
• Journeyman electrician license or equivalent formal electrical training
• Experience using a CMMS or work-order system to plan and close maintenance work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-discipline operations and maintenance team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and rotating or on-call schedules to support plant operations
• Ability to remain focused in hazardous environments while wearing appropriate PPE
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be able to work on-site at the power generation facility, with potential travel to other SpaceX sites