[Hiring] Medium Voltage Cable Termination Technician @Versys Electrical

Role Description

Versys, a leading company in industrial commissioning, construction, maintenance, and panel fabrication, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Medium Voltage Cable Termination Technician. This opportunity offers the chance to join an elite team of medium voltage specialists working on a variety of projects across the United States.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience as a substation technician, with a track record of:

• Operating and maintaining medium and high voltage systems
• Commissioning, Testing, and Safe Energization of new Medium Voltage/ High Voltage Electrical Systems
• Conducting DOBLE DGA sampling and HIPOT testing
• Executing maintenance and tests on high voltage systems
• Installing, terminating, splicing, and maintaining medium-voltage power distribution systems (typically 5kV to 35kV) that power heavy equipment like drilling rigs, pumps, and compressors

In addition to what’s listed above, you will be tasked with supporting their commissioning and construction team during electrical and functional testing, start-ups, and troubleshooting of various equipment. These may include:

• Switchgear
• Motor contactors
• Disconnect switches
• Circuit breakers
• Panel boards
• Transformers
• Surge protection devices
• Battery banks
• UPS systems
• Power cables
• Protective relays
• Meters

Specific tasks include:

• Preparing and terminating shielded MV power cables using heat-shrink, cold-shrink, taped, or pre-molded/separable connector technologies
• Connecting cable ends to transformers, motor control centers (MCCs), ring main units (RMUs), and switchgear
• Accurately stripping outer jackets, shields, and insulation layers, managing concentric neutrals, and applying stress-control components
• Performing pre-energization electrical tests, including insulation resistance (Megger) and high-potential (Hi-Pot) testing to verify installation integrity
• Locating and diagnosing cable or termination failures in harsh industrial environments
• De-energizing high-voltage systems, applying safety grounds, and strictly adhering to OSHA, NFPA 70E, and site-specific safety protocols

Qualifications

• 2 to 5+ years of hands-on industrial electrical experience specializing in medium voltage systems
• Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship, trade school certification, or manufacturer-specific MV training (e.g., TE Connectivity/Raychem, 3M, or AVO training)
• Valid OSHA 10/30-Hour and NFPA 70E compliance training
• For offshore roles, BOSIET/HUET or equivalent marine safety certifications may be required
• Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, cable schedules, and wiring routing maps
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in tight spaces or heights, pass rigorous fit-for-duty physical exams, and submit to routine drug and alcohol screenings
• Proficiency in MS Office software
• 10+ years of commissioning / medium voltage experience
• Valid driver’s license and clean driver's abstract
• Successfully pass a drug and alcohol test
• First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10, GHS, Defensive Driving, H2S Awareness
• Eligible to work in the US
• Availability to travel across the US as required

Benefits

• Competitive hourly and overtime rates
• A generous daily living out allowance
• A substantial daily rate for individual-owned tool trucks
• Additional financial incentives through our ESOP program
• Opportunities for continued career development

Company Description

At Versys, we value relationships and operate like a family. We strive to exceed our clients' expectations through high-quality work delivered by our top-tier technicians. We believe that your success contributes to our overall success.