Lead assigned personnel in the performance of high voltage electrical work;

Serve as power dispatcher having designated responsibility for performing high voltage switching operations and issuing safe-work clearances;

Prepare high voltage systems to be worked on by contractors, including de-energizing high voltage equipment, installing protective grounds, issuing line clearances, and monitoring procedures utilized by contractors;

Assure assigned personnel observe and follow safety precautions and rules; provide safety training to personnel;

Identify and implement daily operation strategies for campus electrical distribution system to ensure continuous and reliable electrical service;

Respond to emergency situations such as power outages in order to minimize or prevent loss of property, damage to research activities, or disruption to life safety systems;

Plan and coordinate electrical shutdowns for maintenance and construction activities;

Implement maintenance programs;

Splice various types of high voltage multiphase power cable; perform straight splices, joints for branch lines, and fittings for terminal connections;

Install, connect, operate and maintain a variety of electrical equipment including primary power distribution/transmission cables and equipment, portable engine generators, transformers, and high voltage switches;

Order parts and supplies; prepare work orders;

Develop work plans, methods, and procedures to be followed by trades personnel;

Perform the duties of a Electrician - High Voltage;

Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge of: standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of electrical trade; electrical codes; safety precautions; basic computer skills.

Ability to: work from blueprints, plans, and sketches; estimate materials and time needed to complete jobs; use hand and power tools.

Current Washington State EL01 License/Certificate issued by the Department of Labor and Industries. Exemptions outlined in statute may be applied but are not required to be.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Two years of experience as a journey-level high voltage electrician.

New class adopted May 15, 1998.
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 5344), general revision; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.
Revised legal requirements and desirable qualifications; adopted June 22, 2023; effective July 1, 2023.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Revised Legal Requirements, effective June 12, 2024, following clarification from the Department of Labor & Industries.