IREN
High Voltage (HV) Maintenance Technician
Sweetwater, Texas · On site · Full-time · Posted May 11, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years with high-voltage power systems (13.8kV–345kV) in data centers, substations, or utility environments preferred.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Visa sponsorship
- Participates in E-Verify and provides the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm U.S. work authorization.
About the job
Maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and safely operates high-voltage substations supporting mission-critical data center infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, testing, switching, and troubleshooting on substation equipment.
- Coordinate contractors and vendors, maintain records, and support compliance, fault investigations, and electrical upgrades.
- Provide safety guidance and training, and respond to emergency power events as part of an on-call rotation.
What they ask for
- Demonstrated experience in substation operation, switching, and maintenance.
- Familiarity with protective relays, SCADA systems, and HV control schemes.
- Strong knowledge of HV equipment, safety standards, and testing practices; ability to interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, and relay coordination studies.
- Proficiency with electrical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, emergency response, and test equipment.
Nice to have
- Technical degree, electrical apprenticeship, or equivalent military/utility experience; licensed Journeyman/Master Electrician, NETA certification, or equivalent HV qualification.
- NFPA 70E, OSHA 30, or HV switching certification.
Pay
USD $53/hour (hourly rate; expected range start); 15% night-shift premium added to hourly rate for hours worked during night shifts
Tools
SCADA, CMMS, NFPA 70E, OSHA, NERC, NEC, SF6, DGA
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