Senior Medium Voltage Electrical Specialist

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Summary:

Performs highly complex electrical maintenance and installation tasks. Responsible for a range of duties, but will not necessarily perform all of the duties listed below. Incumbent employees will be part of a rotating 24 hour stand by team.

Posting Period: 11/5/2025 - 12/05/2025

Location: Deer Island (Winthrop), MA

Salary: $111,166.70 Annually $2,137.82 Weekly

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Leads assigned team in hands-on training exercises and drills.
• Works with Management and the Training Group in the training and competency testing of electricians training for future advancement to Medium Voltage Electrical Specialists.
• Responsible for contacting and coordinating the team during emergency call-ins.
• Works with supervisor, planner/scheduler and electrical engineering group to identify deficiencies in medium voltage system components and takes the lead to insure the proper corrective action is performed in a timely manner.
• Installs, modifies, troubleshoots, repairs, and tests new and existing electrical substations transformers, bus ducts, cable bus, relays, circuits, VFDs, power meters, UPS, systems, fixtures, associated equipment and controls for utility and industrial use, and other equipment/systems as required and/or assigned.
• Assesses and initiates corrective action of complex electrical medium and low voltage distribution systems with multiple sources of power.
• Performs medium voltage substation switching while synchronizing multiple sources of power.
• Assists vendors in the maintenance and repair of MWRA electrical equipment.
• Conducts medium voltage phase testing in accordance with NETA, OSHA and NEC guidelines
• Assesses and initiates corrective action for abnormal switching problems
• Pulls all necessary permits as required.
• Performs electrically related activities specified by work order.
• Inspects and troubleshoots electrical systems, equipment and fixtures using testing equipment including Hi-pot, power factor test sets, relay test sets and meggers.
• Performs preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, equipment and fixtures according to vendor specifications.
• Installs new or replacement electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.
• Selects and obtains appropriate stock or materials per established procedures, and tools or machines for the job.
• Performs work in conformance with relevant building and electrical codes and in a safe and professional manner.
• Follows established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures and policies established by MWRA.
• Operates motor vehicles and light equipment that does not require a special license, such as vans and pickup trucks. Picks up and delivers supplies and equipment to work sites.
• Prepares documents and reports results in the Maximo, Lawson or other appropriate Database of inspections and work performed.
• Assists other trades in the performance of their work, as required or assigned.
• Performs maintenance independently or as part of a team. Light maintenance shall include but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Performs routine testing, lockout/tag out, operation (startup/shutdown) and adjustment of process equipment.
  • Installs and retrofits new equipment related to plant systems.
  • With proper training sets up ladders, staging and rigging and utilizes hoists, jacks, dollies, lifts, etc. for proper access to job and to remove and install equipment.
  • Operates portable pumping, ventilation and other equipment to prepare work area for access.
  • Opens hatches.
  • Installs safety rails.
  • Removes snow from immediate work area in order to perform tasks.
  
  
  
  
• Promotes and participates in the cross-functional work practices.
• Trains peers and subordinates as requested.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• A high school education or the equivalent; and
• Satisfactory completion of a certified journey level electrician apprenticeship training program, or a similar formal training program; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A valid Massachusetts Master Electrician's license required.
• Site specific F1 Certification with demonstrated knowledge of facility specific Fire Alarm Systems within 6 months.
• A valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License or equivalent.
• Certification in the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of Medium Voltage electrical equipment within one year.
• Demonstrated knowledge and prior experience with handling of medium and high voltage systems is required.
• This position has been designated as "essential" in instances where the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work such as inclement weather or other emergencies.

Tools and Equipment Used

Motor vehicle, power and hand tools, mobile radio, telephone, beeper, and power meters.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee occasionally is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, sit, climb, or balance.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is very loud in field settings and moderately loud at other work locations.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Employees will be expected to work under both general and direct supervision and employees will be expected to work independently.

Supervise and direct other electricians including the Medium Voltage Electrical Specialists.

Other Position Information

PCR: 2988070

Division: Operations

Department: Trade Labor Maintenance

Union/Grade: NAGE (Unit 3)/Grade 20

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.