High Voltage Substation Electrical Technician - Renewables

Position Overview

The Mid-Sr Renewable High Voltage Technician, Substation & Transmission Assets role is based in the West TX area (Relocation Assistance available). A developer and operator of high voltage transmission renewable energy systems is expanding its Operations Team to include a technician focused on T&D Substation maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair. This business critical role collaborates directly with Corporate Operations, EPC, Construction, and 3rd Party Contractors to drive high voltage field operation initiatives across multiple greenfield and brownfield projects. The organization offers a flat structure providing direct access to executive management and diverse project exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high voltage substation equipment testing, repairs, switching, and construction activities.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for renewable energy / wind farm substation operations.
• Assist with initial operating activities including commissioning on renewable energy systems (Wind Farms and Solar Farms).
• Facilitate high voltage switching orders in accordance with established procedures.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on substations, including generating reports on infrared inspections and SF6 sampling results.
• Perform substation and transmission inspections within NERC guidelines.
• Provide remote troubleshooting support and supply analytics with written reports to management.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of electrical experience with high voltage substations (maintenance, testing, relay settings, and/or commissioning).
• Working knowledge of high-voltage substation, relay protection, collection, and transmission systems.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing substation equipment, protective relay systems, and/or renewable energy equipment.
• Hands-on experience testing electrical protective relays (SEL), switchgears, transformers, and circuit breakers.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and electrical diagrams.
• Familiarity with electrical SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and LOTO (lock-out-tag-out) procedures.
• Prior roles such as High Voltage Tech, Substation Specialist, Electrical Substation Tech, Relay Technician, P&C Tech, Lead P&C Field Specialist, or Protection & Controls Technician.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus
• EXCELLENT health benefits (100% covered by employer)
• 401k retirement incentives with automatic contributions