Southwire Company

Technician, High Voltage

Southwire Company$87K — $87K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in high voltage systems preferred
  • Ability to learn electrical and mechanical theory quickly
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality standards
  • Capacity to work effectively in a team environment
  • Willingness to attain certification from accessory manufacturers
  • Basic understanding of single-line and bonding diagrams

Responsibilities

  • Follow all safety and environmental regulations rigorously.
  • Learn to install high voltage cables meticulously according to quality criteria.
  • Assist in preparing HV cables and securing them properly during installs.
  • Perform jacket integrity testing on installed cables under supervision.
  • Interpret engineering diagrams for successful project execution.
  • Participate in inspecting and managing HV accessories and components.
  • Maintain tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Benefits

  • 401k with Matching & Pension Plan after 1,000 Hours Worked
  • Comprehensive health insurance packages for families and individuals
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Supportive Long & Short-Term Disability options
  • Various Supplemental Insurance Plans available
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Incentives for Employee Referral
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs for professional development
  • Opportunities for Advancement & Professional Growth
  • Parental Leave provided
  • Additional benefits offered as necessary.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job 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 Holidays
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
  • Parental Leave
  • & More


About Southwire Company

Southwire Company is a leading manufacturer of wire and cable used in the transmission and distribution of electricity. The company also produces a range of other electrical products, including wiring devices, tools, and equipment. Southwire serves customers in the construction, industrial, utility, and OEM markets. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Carrollton, Georgia.
Learn more about Southwire Company
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1937

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