Technician, High Voltage

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?Location: RemoteShift: 1stJob DescriptionJob Summary/Objective:The HV Technician is a safety-minded individual who participates in a COZ (Culture of Zero) pertaining to safety and quality by working safely and actively engaging in safety while striving to deliver an unparalleled level of quality craftsmanship to our customers. This individual must demonstrate the ability to learn electrical and mechanical theory and be able to couple that knowledge with practical skills to learn how to successfully repair, replace, install, & commission HV Cable Systems. The HV Technician must be able to work as part of a team to execute projects according to budgets and schedules successfully.Key Responsibilities:Follow all applicable safety and environmental rules and regulations.Learn the Installation of High Voltage cables by pulling cables in conduits or laying cables in open trenches while maintaining the quality sensitive criteria required for high-voltage cables.Must possess the ability to learn HV cable prep methodologies while demonstrating knowledge in or the ability to learn the securing of cables at manholes and termination structures utilizing clamping devices while maintaining proper spacing, dimensions and orientation of the cables in respect to the cable accessories.Must be able to attain certification of at least one accessory manufacturer in one year.Learn to perform pre, after-laying, and commissioning JIT (jacket integrity test) on high-voltage cable under the direction of Sr HV Tech.Must learn to interpret single-line/bonding diagrams.Must learn to install bonding systems including link boxes (SVL or DG) under the direction of Sr HV Tech.Assist in the receiving, inspection, packaging, and shipping of HV accessories and components.Must maintain and improve trade skills by participating in necessary training/workshops.Assist in maintaining installation equipment, tools, and facilities.Benefits We Offer:401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)Paid Time Off & Paid HolidaysLong & Short-Term DisabilitySupplemental Insurance PlansEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramsAdvancement & Professional Growth opportunitiesParental Leave& MoreSouthwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.