Field Operations HV Technician I - HV Strike Team

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Field Operations HV Technician I - HV Strike Team Date: Sep 18, 2026 Location(s): Mt Calm, TX, US, 76673 Company: NextEra Energy Requisition ID: 97513 NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! Position Specific Description NextEra Energy is seeking an experienced, safety-focused individual to join the High Voltage Operations team as an HV Strike Team Technician I , supporting the NextEra Energy Resources (NEER) generating fleet in the execution of planned NERC outages, high-voltage maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and PRC-028 compliance work. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, organized, process-driven, and able to work collaboratively with technicians, operations, engineering, project management, SCADA/communications personnel, site teams, and external vendors to complete NERC outages safely within defined outage windows. The candidate should have working knowledge of substation equipment and electrical systems and must be able to read and interpret DC electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, relay drawings, and field work packages. Responsibilities include supporting site readiness reviews and walkdowns; confirming access, safety, LOTO, outage, escort, material, and equipment requirements; executing or supporting testing and maintenance activities; overseeing vendor installation of Digital Fault Recorder equipment, panels, fusing, grounding, CT/PT circuits, communications, and time-synchronization components; assisting with point-to-point checks, continuity testing, relay setting implementation and verification, functional testing, alarm validation, commissioning, and equipment restoration; coordinating resources, logistics, and field issue resolution; documenting as-found and as-left conditions, test results, redlines, settings files, discrepancies, and closeout records; and helping ensure final turnover packages support compliance, audit readiness, asset records, and future maintenance. Due to the 24-hour, 7-day-per-week nature of power generation, night, weekend, and holiday support by telephone or call-out may be required. This position will be based at a Renewables site and requires approximately 40%–50% travel. Electrical equipment and system includes: Medium- and high-voltage switchgear and motor control centers AC and DC station service systems, batteries, chargers, control circuits, and associated electrical equipment Disconnect switches and grounding switches Circuit breakers and associated control mechanisms Power, station-service, and instrument transformers, including CT and PT circuits Protective relays, relay panels, test switches, and control wiring Digital Fault Recorders, communications interfaces, alarms, and time-synchronization equipment Transmission line and substation equipment Preferred Requirements Strong knowledge of electrical safety practices, including LOTO, switching, grounding, and safe work execution in high-voltage substation environments Working knowledge of substation equipment, systems, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and equipment restoration Ability to read and interpret DC electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and relay drawings Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team to safely complete NERC outages within defined outage windows Willingness and ability to travel approximately 40%–50% and provide night, weekend, or holiday support when required Ideal candidate will reside in TX, CO, NM, KS, OK Job Overview This senior-level technical position provides expertise in the areas of transmission/substation operations, collection system construction and maintenance, transmission and substation maintenance, and troubleshooting. Additional responsibilities may include the support of senior-level technicians in project management and contractor oversite within a specified geographical region while ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to the power grid. This position requires less than 10% supervision and work oversight. Job Duties & Responsibilities Perform routine work in the construction and maintenance of all substation, transmission, and collection system equipment Work with data communication equipment Report and coordinate emergency response and repair to all high voltage equipment and systems within an assigned geographical area with resources from Energy Resource Control Center and Technical Services Establish and maintain high voltage inventory, equipment, and vehicles within an assigned geographical area according to company safety and maintenance standards Perform routine work on assigned tasks with corporate, regional, and cross-functional assets and resources Maintain compliance and non-compliance maintenance tasks and schedules Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations, and market requirements Collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage assets and resources to accomplish assigned work Complete Yellow Belt certification and coach others through the company quality process Maintain adherence to the company safety culture, policies, and process while meeting all safety targets Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications High School Grad / GED Experience: 4+ years Valid Driver's License (NON-CDL) Preferred Qualifications Associate's Degree Commercial Drivers License NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more. Employee Group: Non Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 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