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Install critical cable systems across the US and abroad

Do you want to help energize communities and connect a greener world? As a Traveling Jointer/Splicer at NKT, you will install and repair medium and high-voltage land and submarine cables across the US and internationally. This opportunity combines practical cable jointing, electrical testing, customer service and extensive travel while contributing to projects within utilities, renewable energy, heavy industry and underground distribution/transmission.

Install and repair medium and high-voltage cable systems

You will splice, terminate and repair cable systems at customer sites while meeting NKT quality requirements and applicable OSHA standards. Your work will include cable preparation, fault location, electrical testing and the installation of joints, terminations, splices and cable accessories. You will also support job planning, hazard identification, quality documentation and daily reporting.

Your responsibility will be to

• Splice, terminate and repair medium and high-voltage cables
• Prepare cables and accessories according to NKT quality specifications
• Perform fault location, electrical testing and result interpretation
• Follow safety programs, permits and tailboard or Take 5 processes
• Operate company vehicles and specialized equipment safely

The role operates across the US and abroad, with 75-100% travel and trips lasting several days, weeks or months. Work takes place at customer sites that include indoor, outdoor and occasionally remote locations, along with energized facilities with defined safety controls.

Safety-focused cable jointer ready for extensive travel

You approach practical work carefully and consistently, with safety and quality as clear priorities. You maintain a structured approach, adjust readily to new worksites, and handle varying schedules and climates with ease. You communicate clearly with colleagues and customers, contribute to effective site collaboration and remain attentive when completing detailed work in demanding environments.

You also have

• Experience as a Cable Splicer/Jointer or Lineman with medium or high-voltage cable installations and repairs
• Jointing experience (inline splices, terminations, and associated accessories)
• Knowledge of XLPE, EPR or PILC cable systems and accessories
• Ability to read electrical drawings and circuit maps
• A valid driver's license and availability for extensive travel
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand, stoop, kneel, and work in confined spaces or manholes
• Comfort working at heights, around energized equipment (in accordance with safety boundaries), and in PPE
• Ability to use basic Microsoft programs (Outlook/Teams) on a laptop or mobile device for daily field reporting, online checklists, and team communication

It is beneficial if you also have

• Experience working in substations, renewables (wind/solar/BESS), heavy industrial, or underground distribution/transmission networks
• CDL, TWIC, and ability to obtain site specific clearances
• Practical experience with electrical testing (VLF/hipot, IR, TDR/PD) and interpreting results

Connect critical cable networks for a greener future

We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths-even if you don't meet every single requirement.
We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.

This role offers career development opportunities, practical training and certifications as part of a collaborative and international working environment. You will have opportunities to expand your skills across varied cable systems, project settings and customer sites. NKT also offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, travel per diem, paid time off, generous company-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage) and a 401(k)-company match of up to 6%.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 31st of October. Please know that drug/alcohol screening, MVR checks, and background checks are part of the recruitment process. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Angelina Nilsson, Global Talent Attraction Specialist [email protected]. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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