Medium Voltage Technician

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  • Houston, Texas
    11 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Title: Medium Voltage Technician - Houston, TX

    Location: Houston, TX - On-site (field)
    Employment Type: Full-Time
    Salary: $30.00 - $42.00 Hourly + Overtime

    Company Introduction

    This opportunity is with one of the largest open-shop electrical contractors in Texas, ranked among the top 10 electrical contractors in the state, with a 30+ year track record and expanding operations across Oklahoma. The company's expertise spans nearly every corner of electrical construction, from design-build and industrial work to large-scale healthcare, aviation, education, and data center projects, and it has built a reputation with general contractors for precision, reliability, and on-time delivery.

    The company runs one of the strongest VDC/BIM departments in the state, producing shop drawings to a rigorous LOD 400 detail level and coordinating directly with an in-house prefabrication department to speed up field installation and reduce on-site labor. The virtual design team averages well over a decade of electrical industry experience, and the department fosters a detail-oriented, collaborative culture built on clear communication and dependable delivery.

    Role Overview

    The Medium Voltage Technician is an experienced Journeyman or Master industrial service electrician who troubleshoots, repairs, and installs electrical systems across a wide variety of customer environments, with a focus on medium voltage distribution (5kV to 25kV) and industrial controls. The role covers everything from motor control and PLC troubleshooting to generator and UPS installations, MV terminations, and HiPot testing.

    This is a client-facing position. The technician represents the company on the customer's site, works with minimal direct supervision, and is expected to manage a small crew when the job calls for it.

    Core Responsibilities

    • Perform medium voltage (5kV to 25kV) installations, cable terminations, and HiPot testing
    • Troubleshoot a wide variety of industrial and manufacturing electrical systems
    • Troubleshoot and install motor control systems
    • Perform manufacturing and light industrial installations, including UPS systems
    • Install and connect standby generator systems
    • Troubleshoot and program PLCs
    • Manage a small crew on larger service and installation jobs
    • Provide professional, responsive customer service in client-facing situations
    • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized jobsite and wear all required PPE
    • Complete accurate work orders, time, and material documentation for each job

    Required Background

    • State of Texas Master or Journeyman Electrician license required
    • Hands-on experience with medium voltage installation, termination, and testing
    • Strong industrial troubleshooting background across power distribution, motor controls, and automation
    • Valid Texas driver's license and a clean driving record
    • Able to pass a drug screen and a 10-year national background check
    • Professional appearance and demeanor
    • Able to work 8 to 10 hour days plus overtime and night shifts as required, in all weather conditions
    • Able to routinely lift more than 50 pounds; physical work is more than 70% of the job
    • Texas CDL is a plus
    • Certified thermographer is a plus
    • MM fiber and Cat5/Cat6 cabling troubleshooting, installation, and testing experience is a plus

    Compensation & Perks

    • Competitive salary based on experience
    • 401(k) plan with company match
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability
    • Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
    • Disability income protection insurance
    • Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
    • Paid parental leave
    • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
    • Training and professional development opportunities
    • Path for advancement into senior and leadership roles

    Ready to take your medium voltage skills to a company that invests in its technicians? Apply now, we're moving quickly on this search.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, Texas

    Skills

    • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Aviation Industryunmatched
    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Construction Designunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Distribution Controlunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Ethernet Cableunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
    • Medium Voltage (MV)unmatched
    • Motor Control Systemsunmatched
    • Network Operations Centerunmatched
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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