Power Plant Electrician

Nipton, California   |   Power   |   Contract   |   Onsite   |   $45-$55/hr    |   Posted 07/25/2025   |   Job ID #24411

Nipton, California
Operations & Maintenance
Contract
Onsite
$45-$55/hr
Posted 07/25/2025
Job ID #24411

Summary

Per Sé Group is hiring a Power Plant Electrician for a contract assignment at our Fortune 500 client’s Power Plant in Nipton, CA (a 30-minute drive from Las Vegas Blvd).  With 15,000 employees and 7.3 million customers, our client is a leader in the energy space with a world-class reputation of innovation and commitment to achieving net zero CO2 emissions.  To be successful in this role, you must possess the ability to troubleshoot, install, inspect, maintain, and repair electrical equipment typically found at a power plant. Typical equipment would include but not limited to, breakers, motors, lighting, transformers, heat tracing, power feeds and cabling.
 
Responsibilities
 

  • Read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
  • Perform general electrical maintenance
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues, diagnose malfunctions; determine and take corrective action to restore electrical or electronic equipment or systems to service
  • Test and repair problems on electrical and electronic circuits (Voltages up to 13,800VAC and 250VDC)
  • Utilize electrical test equipment, meters, meggers
  • Inspect, maintain, dismantle, repair, test, alter, and reassemble such electrical and electronic equipment as motors, generators and related auxiliary equipment, circuit breakers, control equipment, relays, signals, power and light circuits, fiber optic systems, transformers, and other power equipment.
  • Maintain drawings, records, and technical manuals

Preferred Skills and Expertise
 

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Three years (including apprenticeship) or more of industrial electrical maintenance experience in the repair, inspection, testing, installation and/or maintenance of related power plant equipment including inspection and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnostics
  • Formal or informal training in electronics and pneumatics, instrumentation or other related technical discipline is considered a plus.
  • Knowledge of electricity, voltage, and current relationships.
  • Knowledge of electrical maintenance requirements used to establish and maintain scheduled electrical maintenance programs for the plant’s equipment.
  • Knowledge of power plant electrical systems and the ability to perform switching to clear circuits for equipment maintenance safely and correctly.
  • Ability to inspect, repair, and maintain electrical and/or electromechanical operating and control systems, equipment, and fixtures, including instrumentation and heating and cooling systems.
  • Ability to inspect, repair, maintain, wiring and lighting systems, electric meters, electrical control equipment, outlets, and panels.

The pay range for this role is $45-$55/hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire and schedule type). Our contractor employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical/Rx, dental, vision, voluntary life, AD&D and disability insurance; 401(k) with employer match; health care savings account; and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs. Additional information can be provided on request.

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