Master Electrician Substation & Transformer Specialist | Data Center & Power Infrastructure

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:
Master Electrician – Substation & Transformer Specialist

Job Location:
Flexible – Remote with site travel across North America (Must be based in USA)

In-Office, Hybrid or Remote:
Mainly remote, with on-site work required for field servicing and testing - Must be based in USA

Languages:
English required; French or Spanish an asset

What the Client Offers:

• Competitive salary based on experience (around 90k - 150k)

• Opportunity to work with global leaders in the data center and power infrastructure space

• Cutting-edge projects involving transformers and control systems

• Travel opportunities across North America and beyond

• Supportive, skilled team with strong safety and compliance culture

About the Client:

Our client is a fast-growing international supplier of power transformers and electrical infrastructure solutions for industries including data centers, bitcoin mining, and high-performance computing. With a strong North American presence and global reach, they’re recognized for their technical excellence and commitment to reliability. Headquartered in Houston TX.

Role Overview:

We’re hiring an experienced Master Electrician who specializes in transformer and substation systems, including control cabinet testing. This role is crucial in ensuring preventative maintenance and diagnostic precision across high-voltage systems. You’ll lead field operations, coordinate testing protocols, and mentor junior electricians while ensuring safety and compliance at every level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain power transformers and substation systems

• Conduct in-depth control cabinet testing (relay coordination, wiring checks, circuit validation)

• Perform TTR, Megger, DGA, and insulation resistance testing

• Lead transformer oil sampling, vacuum filling, and field commissioning

• Interpret complex electrical schematics and single-line diagrams

• Collaborate with engineers, clients, and contractors on system upgrades

• Document inspections, test results, and modifications

• Uphold safety and regulatory compliance

• Train and supervise junior field staff

Qualifications:

Required:

• Valid Master Electrician license (U.S.A)

• 10+ years of industrial or utility-scale electrical experience

• 5+ years working with substations and transformer systems

• Proven expertise in control cabinet diagnostics and fault isolation

• Familiar with high-voltage safety procedures and PPE requirements

• Ability to work independently and lead on-site teams

Preferred:

• Background in utilities, renewable energy, or industrial power systems

• Experience with SCADA and telemetry systems

• Knowledge of NETA/IEEE testing standards

If this sounds like your next career move, get in touch. Inner Circle Agency is hiring on behalf of our client and we’d love to tell you more.