MV/HV Electrician/Technician – Ascension Island

Versar Global Solutions

. Report to the MV/HV Electrician/Technician Lead or Power Plant Supervisor .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeGeorgetown • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in maintaining and repairing MV/HV electrical distribution systems and power generation equipment, with a strong focus on safety compliance and operational efficiency. Proficient in troubleshooting, inspecting, and managing electrical components while ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.

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MV/HV Electrical Distribution SystemsPower Generation Equipment MaintenanceNFPA 70E CertificationSCADA and PLC ControlsDiesel Generator Operations

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Hard Skills

Electrical TroubleshootingMedium-Voltage Switchgear OperationTransformer Installation and MaintenanceCircuit Breaker RepairElectrical Safety ProceduresFault RectificationPower Plant OperationsElectrical Component InspectionDocument ControlHV/MV Testing Devices

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCustomer-Service OrientationTeam CollaborationInterpersonal SkillsMultitasking Ability

Tools & Technologies

VoltmetersMultimetersPower AnalyzersSCADA SystemsElectrical Wiring HarnessesHand and Power ToolsShop EquipmentMeasuring DevicesHV/MV Testing DevicesPersonal Protective Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed ElectricianFirst Aid & CPR CertificationNFPA 70E Certification

Industry Keywords

OSHA ComplianceElectrical SafetyPower GenerationHigh-Voltage SystemsMedium-Voltage SystemsEnvironmental RegulationsLockout/Tagout ProceduresDiesel Generator SynchronizationElectrical Distribution NetworksInternational Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the MV/HV Electrician/Technician Lead or Power Plant Supervisor
Inspect, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and repair MV/HV electrical distribution systems and power plant equipment
Repair and replace defective electrical, mechanical, and auxiliary components
Operate and maintain medium-voltage switchgear, SCADA, PLC controls, alarms, substations, transformers, circuit breakers, and distribution networks
Perform emergency response for power-generation equipment breakdowns and MV electrical distribution outages
Install, maintain, and repair high-voltage switchgear, transformers, substations, circuit breakers, distribution lines, and electric-generating equipment
Locate and rectify faults on underground HV/MV networks during power interruptions
Work on power cables, transformers, insulators, RMUs, SF6 panels, ABB breakers, and control equipment
Install and connect transformers, perform hot taps and splices, and install underground cable, conduit, and ductwork
Perform rigging on high-voltage motors, transformers, and compressors
Follow testing and isolation procedures before working on de-energized electrical networks
Support QA/QC and ensure the quality management system is implemented
Execute power plant and distribution network operating procedures
Act as lead MV power plant electrician and/or team lead under direction of the Journeyman/Master Electrician
Assemble, repair, modify, replace, install, and test electrical cables, wiring harnesses, and quick-change assembly components
Use voltmeters, ohmmeters, multimeters, growlers, meggers, power analyzers, and specialized test sets
Maintain technical libraries, records, drawings, schematics, test reports, work instructions, and other documentation
Perform document control, database management, data entry, document processing, filing, and document duplication
Assist with supervising, managing, and scheduling operations and maintenance personnel
Inspect generators and electrical components for continuity, voltage drop, shorts, overheating, balance, clearance, and wear
Repair or replace brushes, seals, bearings, gears, leads, armatures, and control parts
Assist with power plant operations, including bringing gensets online/offline, synchronizing and paralleling gensets, taking generator readings, fueling, electrical distribution maintenance, facility maintenance, and housekeeping
Assist with procuring and transporting repair parts and consumables
Train less experienced power plant and electrical distribution personnel
Ensure work complies with US Military, Prime Contractor, Host Nation, VGS, OSHA, NFPA, environmental, and hazardous-material policies
Attend daily safety meetings and VGS EHS training
Identify operational risks and develop work plans to manage them
Communicate failures, causes, required repairs, and operational concerns to supervisors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years as licensed electrician with HV/MV electrical experience/IEEE credentials
High school diploma or GED plus related technical training
Must speak, read and write English fluently
Must maintain a valid driver’s license from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date
Must maintain a valid passport from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date; passport must have a minimum of 6 blank pages prior to OCONUS mobilization
Must satisfy and maintain all medical screening requirements, including COVID-19 vaccinations
Must be able to gain and maintain authorized entry onto US military installations
Must provide certificates and/or willingness to attend formal training
Must provide copies of training certificates in Fundamentals of Electrical Safety based on NFPA 70E standards, completed one year prior to contract start
Current training and general knowledge of industrial safety and environmental regulations, including OSHA and NFPA 70E requirements, PPE usage, and lockout/tagout procedures
Experience using hand and power tools, shop equipment, measuring devices, and HV/MV testing devices
Intermediate Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel skills required; high level preferred
Experience with synchronized diesel power generators
Minimum 5 years of experience inspecting, commissioning, operating, monitoring, maintaining, and repairing multi-diesel-driven generator power generation facilities and MV distribution systems with output capacity of 5–85 MW or greater
Thorough knowledge of diesel generators, controls, genset synchronizing and paralleling, monitoring systems such as PULSE SCADA, switchgear, protection relays, substations, cables, transformers, RMUs, and related systems
Ability to read and apply manufacturer manuals, facility documents, drawings, specifications, operating and maintenance manuals, emergency procedures, and safety data sheets
Experience inspecting, testing, and repairing generators, transformers, substations, circuit breakers, transfer switches, switchgear, PLC controls, and fuel monitoring and delivery systems
Knowledge of power generation equipment startup, shutdown, and maintenance procedures
Ability to troubleshoot faults using deductive reasoning and provide step-by-step feedback
Experience providing prime power O&M services to clients
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices for electrical and mechanical trades
Basic knowledge and current certification in First Aid & CPR
Must know lockout/tagout procedures and be able to rescue an injured victim from an electrical conductor
Experience working in international environments with expatriate or US military personnel
Experience installing, commissioning, operating, and maintaining MV/LV distribution networks and associated hardware and switchgear
Experience working on teams and training others
Familiarity with electrical components and wiring
Must be willing and able to perform heavy lifting, climb in and out of equipment, crawl, work outdoors, and work overhead with arms raised for extended periods
Must know the use and proper application of personal protective equipment
Experience installing and maintaining medium-voltage electrical distribution networks
Experience finding and rectifying faults in underground distribution networks
Ability to collaborate with senior managers, staff, subcontractors, US Military representatives, and local officials
Ability to work in high-desert climatic conditions, including snow, high heat, thunderstorms, and temperatures up to 120°F
Ability to work up to 72 hours per week
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Customer-service orientation
Ability to work as a team player and multitask

Benefits

Comp & perks

Scheduled work hours up to 72 hours per week
Formal training opportunities, including OEM-specific genset, electrical distribution equipment and controls training
COVID-19 vaccinations and medical screening support/requirements
Training and professional development opportunities
Equal employment opportunity protections