Lone Star Transmission, a rate-regulated transmission service provider in Texas, owns and operates approximately 330 miles of high-voltage transmission lines and associated equipment. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we are a wholly owned, independent subsidiary of NextEra Energy Transmission. Our commitment to excellence extends from the planning and development stage to the transmission of electricity to residential and commercial customers. Do you want to be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering the most reliable, cost-effective and technologically advanced transmission solutions to the state of Texas
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Position Specific Description
Lone Star Transmission is currently seeking an experienced High Voltage Lead Technician to support the Field Operations Team.
- The selected candidate for this role will:
- Provide direct support to achieve safe, reliable, and regulatory compliant construction, upgrades, troubleshooting and maintenance of protective relaying systems, HV equipment and other substation related equipment.
- Execute, track, and report on maintenance and project progress.
- Assist field operation team during switching, maintenance, and outages.
- Ensure compliance to NERC, TRE and ERCOT reliability standards, as well as company guidelines and protocols for station equipment.
- Ensure compliance to construction specifications, operating standards, and procedures.
The ideal candidate will travel as needed to cover central to east region of Lone Star system. Main office location for this position will be in Dublin or Mansfield, TX.
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Job Overview
This position provides daily supervision and decision-making of tasks for various levels of HV Technicians in their work in the areas of field operations, collection system construction and maintenance, transmission maintenance, substation maintenance, engineering, and troubleshooting support. This position provides field project planning, leadership and management, and contract coordinator oversite within the fleet with minimal supervision while ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to the power grid. This position is a technical resource to lower level technicians providing technical guidance and support.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Executes the daily task assignments and decision-making relevant to those specific tasks of self and direct reports
- Works independently in leading the decisions and execution of daily tasks of self and direct reports with appropriate supervision
- Plans, assigns and executes assignments with appropriate oversite by HV Manager
- Performs and completes assigned Maximo Work tasks with cross-functional assets, resources, and supervision
- Leads in quality initiatives while learning and utilizing NEE quality tools
- Provides technical assistance and training to direct reports and lower-level technicians in their assignments and in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Participates in collaborative teams with minimal supervision
- Maintains adherence to NEE Safety Culture, policies, and processes while meeting all safety targets
- Maintains compliance and non-compliance maintenance schedules under minimum supervision to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations, and market requirements
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Experience: 8+ years
- Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
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Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar
Organization: Lone Star Transmission, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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