Electrician, Operations - Memphis
xAI· Data Center
Memphis, TNFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Operations Electrician responsible for keeping in-service substations, distribution, and campus power facilities running. Perform inspection, maintenance, switching, and restoration of medium- and high-voltage equipment up to 161 kV, respond to outages, and support ongoing plant operations in Memphis, TN.
Responsibilities
- Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair in-service substation and campus electrical equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, relays, buswork, control systems, and station batteries.
- Perform medium-voltage switching and operations up to 161 kV: write or follow switching orders, isolate and de-energize equipment, apply grounds, verify zero energy, and restore equipment to service.
- Own routine maintenance on medium- and high-voltage operating systems: inspections, lubrication, oil levels, heaters, lights, and connections.
- Respond to outages, faults, alarms, and call-outs; restore service and document what happened.
- Conduct electrical testing on in-service equipment (voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation megger) and assist with relay, transformer, and circuit breaker tests.
- Read and interpret one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and switching orders.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control issues on running plant.
- Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), grounding, clearance procedures, and PPE requirements.
- Coordinate switching and clearances with operators, engineers, and utility crews during planned and emergency outages.
- Document work performed, test results, and observations; keep operating records current.
- Operate company vehicles and specialized equipment; inspect and store personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Perform similar or less skilled incidental duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- 3+ years of experience working as a licensed electrician.
- Medium-voltage electrical experience, including switching and operations.
Skills
Required:Licensed electricianMedium-voltage switchingElectrical testing
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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