Field Operations HV Technician II - HV Strike Team (TX)

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• Date: Nov 11, 2026
• Location(s): Mt Calm, TX, US, 76673

Requisition ID: 98777

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

Job Overview

This position provides support to routine field operations, collection systems, transmissions, and substations. 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 greater than 40% 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. Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations, and market requirements
• Participate in quality initiatives while learning and utilizing NEE quality tools
• Maintain adherence to NEE Safety Culture, policies, and process while meeting all safety targets

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Experience: 2+ years
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's Degree

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• Employee Group: Non Exempt
• Employee Type: Full Time
• Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar