Traveling Jointer (Power Cable Splicer)

Join our team as a Travelling Jointer/(Power Cable Splicer) and become a connector!

Do you want the opportunity to work as part of a very skilled team? Then apply for the position as travel Jointer at NKT Service & Installation. As a Travel Jointer/Splicer, your work includes assembly and installation of sea and land cables, including accessories, in various locations within the United States with the possibility to travel abroad. 

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Safe repair and installation of medium to high voltage underground and submarine cables using NKT´s patented technology and processes

• Work safely with no electrical contact incidents or personal injuries

• Assist in zero incident safety culture and behavior

• Follow OSHA and company safety rules

• Prepare cable for electrical work according to company quality standards

• Provide field service 

• Assist Team Leader with job planning, hazard avoidance, and recording daily work records

• Work in confined spaces as required

• Operate company vehicles and equipment

• Perform final checks of cable system

• Provide positive customer service and perform other duties as assigned

We see that you are a flexible person who can work under pressure and is prepared to go on a mission at short notice. Your work requires commitment, great accuracy, technical aptitude and the ability to work independently as well as in a team. As an NKT jointer, you are willing to embrace our international colleagues, other cultures and languages as part of a diverse and inclusive organization.

Furthermore, we are looking for someone who has valuable education and years of splicing work experience with terminations and has a good understanding of cables. You are willing to be trained and be prepared for work on site in the field. In your role as a Travel Jointer/Splicer, you must also be flexible to work the days and hours necessary to successfully meet customer needs. 

Important requirements for the position include:

• Relevant work experience as a Power Cable Splicer (Jointer) or as an experienced Lineman with current certifications / documentation

• Experience with underground line work, fault location, and repair and previous experience in distribution and regional power networks highly valued

• Firm jointing skills, including inline splices, termination of cables 

• Safe work record and a firm commitment to safety

• Ability to read electrical drawings / circuit maps

• Basic computer skills and entry level proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, internet/web

• Understanding of basic construction skills

• Eligibility to work in the United States and valid driver’s license 

• Ability to travel domestically required and internationally preferred

Conditions may vary based on assignment

NKT Offered Benefits:

• Competitive wages

• Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision for individual and family)

• 401k with company match

• Paid Time Off 

• Long Term Disability (LTD) & Short-Term Disability (STD) 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Employee Referral Program 

• Personal development & career growth opportunities 

Read more about our company and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors at

https://www.nkt.com/career/life 

NKT Jointers Connect a Greener World

We will review applications continuously and we recommend you apply no later than April 15, 2024. Be aware that NKT employees must submit to a criminal history check, Motor Vehicle Report check and drug screening.

Please note: Please note: The description is intended to provide a brief overview of the position. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, expectations, and skills required of those in this position. Duties and expectations may be subject to change at any time. Due to European GDPR we cannot accept any applications via e-mail. 

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About NKT
Join a diverse and international team of experts with unmatched repair capabilities and jointing experience keeping the global power grids in operation. From service hubs in Sweden, Denmark and Germany, NKT offers on- and offshore cable services to maximize the utilization of power cable systems. At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology - designing, manufacturing and installing low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions and accessories that support the green transition. NKT is headquartered in Denmark, employs over 4,500 people in 15 countries, with realized revenue of EUR 2,1 billion in 2022. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com