Field Operations HV Technician Leader - Kansas

NextEra Energy•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest (NEET SW) is seeking an experienced High Voltage Lead Technician to support the field operation group. NEET SW is a transmission service provider that owns and operates approximately 135 miles of 345 kV transmission infrastructure across Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. This role provides direct support for operations and maintenance activities related to high voltage transmission lines and substations assets. The position involves executing, tracking, and reporting maintenance and project progress, supporting the compliance group to meet requirements, and ensuring adherence to construction specifications, operating standards, and procedures. The ideal candidate will travel as needed within the NEET SW system, with the main office located in Fort Scott, Kansas. This position provides daily supervision and decision-making for various levels of HV Technicians in field operations, collection system construction and maintenance, transmission maintenance, substation maintenance, engineering, and troubleshooting support. It also involves field project planning, leadership, management, and contract coordination with minimal supervision, ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of electricity. The role serves as a technical resource, providing guidance and support to lower-level technicians.

Requirements

High School Grad / GED
8+ years of experience
Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

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.