High Voltage Substation/Transmission Technician Lead

Commissioned in 1991, the Long Island Sound Cable, a pioneering 345 kV transmission circuit, utilizes Laminated Paper Polypropylene insulation. Spanning 26.3 miles from Con Edison’s Sprain Brook Substation in Yonkers to East Garden City Substation, it includes the South Transition Station, housing equipment like a 3-phase, 150 MVAr, 345kV Shunt Reactor. In NYC, the Garden City and Port Washington High Voltage Underground Transmission Lines distribute power at 345kV, featuring robust infrastructure for energy demands.

Opportunity Summary

The High Voltage Substation/Transmission Technician Lead is responsible for conducting routine inspections of high-voltage transmission lines, towers, and associated equipment to identify signs of wear, damage, or corrosion, followed by performing preventative maintenance tasks to forestall outages and maintain system integrity. In emergency situations, prompt coordination with NYPA and external contractors ensures the safe repair or replacement of damaged components, while collaboration with technicians and field crews aids in restoration efforts. Additionally, supervision of testing and troubleshooting involves overseeing the use of specialized equipment.

Your scope of responsibility as High Voltage Substation/Transmission Technician Lead includes the following primary functions:

Line Inspection and Maintenance

• Conduct routine inspections of high-voltage transmission lines, towers, and associated equipment to identify wear, damage, corrosion, or other defects.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities to maintain system integrity and reduce the risk of outages.

Emergency Response and Repair Coordination

• Coordinate and supervise emergency response efforts with internal teams and external contractors during system disturbances, including storm damage and equipment failures.
• Oversee repair or replacement of critical components such as conductors, insulators, and line hardware, ensuring timely system restoration and coordination with field crews.

Testing, Troubleshooting, and System Oversight

• Supervise the use of specialized testing and diagnostic equipment to evaluate transmission line performance and system health.
• Oversee fault analysis, including short circuit and insulation diagnostics, and ensure proper calibration and operation of protective relays and associated control devices.

Vegetation and Right-of-Way Management

• Coordinate vegetation management activities with internal teams and contractors to maintain required right-of-way (ROW) clearances.
• Oversee inspection and mitigation of vegetation encroachment to ensure safe and reliable transmission corridor operation.

Documentation, Reporting, and Safety Compliance

• Ensure accurate documentation of inspections, maintenance activities, and system conditions within asset management systems.
• Oversee incident and near-miss reporting while ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures and proper PPE usage.
• Support safety training participation and enforcement of field safety standards.

Administrative Systems and Work Management (CMMS / Maximo)

• Oversee CMMS (Maximo) utilization for tracking maintenance activities, ensuring accurate data entry, system compliance, and optimized workflow management.
• Assign and prioritize work orders, monitor execution progress, and analyze maintenance data to identify trends and improve operational efficiency.

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Optimization

• Collaborate with maintenance teams and stakeholders to develop, optimize, and adjust maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maximize system availability.
• Ensure effective execution of planned and corrective maintenance activities.

Budgeting and Cost Control

• Monitor maintenance expenditures for high-voltage transmission and substation operations, ensuring adherence to approved budgets.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and support development of annual maintenance budgets through data analysis, equipment needs forecasting, and lifecycle cost insights.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The High Voltage Substation/Transmission Technician Lead reports to the Plant Manager and coordinates with all plant and transmission personnel.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs and fixed ladders within substations and transition stations, and working from elevated platforms, cable structures, and access ways at varying heights. Work may also require routine lifting of tools, equipment, and components up to 50 pounds.

Work is performed in high-voltage transmission and substation environments, including underground and below-grade facilities such as cable vaults, manholes, and duct systems associated with 345 kV infrastructure. Duties may involve proximity to energized equipment, including transformers, shunt reactors, and underground transmission systems, with strict adherence to electrical safety and switching procedures.

Employees may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, confined spaces, noise, and industrial hazards including energized electrical equipment and oil-filled systems. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) may include arc-rated clothing, hard hats, safety glasses, voltage-rated gloves, dielectric footwear, hearing protection, and fall protection, with fit testing and site-specific safety training as required. Strict access control and smoking restrictions apply within all facilities.

Fitness for Duty

All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

The High Voltage Substation/Transmission Technician Lead works a standard Monday to Friday day shift schedule, ensuring consistent plant operation and support during regular business hours.

This position will also occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or “On call” status will also be required.

Compensation

This position offers a base pay rate of $70.34 per hour.

Technical Competencies and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in electrical or technical field preferred.
• 5–6 years of progressive experience in high-voltage transmission line maintenance, including inspection, repair, and preventative maintenance of overhead transmission infrastructure.
• Technical expertise in transmission system components, including conductors, insulators, towers, grounding systems, and related field equipment.
• Proven experience coordinating and executing field maintenance and emergency restoration activities with utilities, contractors, and transmission stakeholders.
• Strong ability to diagnose transmission system faults and failures, including troubleshooting outages, insulation issues, and equipment degradation in high-voltage environments.
• Solid understanding of electrical system fundamentals, including grounding principles, insulation coordination, and protective relay function as applied to transmission systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety compliance in high-voltage environments, including enforcement of lockout/tagout procedures, PPE requirements, and field hazard controls.
• Experience overseeing field crews or work activities, ensuring proper execution of maintenance tasks, adherence to procedures, and coordination of multiple work fronts.
• Experience using CMMS or asset management systems (e.g., Maximo) to document maintenance activities, track work orders, and support reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.