High Voltage Transmission Lead Technician

NAES • Astoria, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The High Voltage Transmission Lead Technician inspects, maintains, and repairs high-voltage transmission lines, towers, and related equipment to ensure safe and reliable system performance. This role coordinates emergency response and restoration efforts with NYPA, contractors, and field crews, while overseeing testing, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance to minimize outages and maintain system reliability. The Long Island Sound Cable is a 345 kV underground transmission system spanning 26.3 miles between Yonkers and Long Island, commissioned in 1991. The system includes the South Transition Station and associated high-voltage infrastructure supporting reliable power delivery across the New York metropolitan area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 5–6 years of experience in high-voltage transmission line inspection, maintenance, repair, and emergency restoration.
• Strong knowledge of transmission system components, including conductors, insulators, towers, grounding systems, and related equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting transmission system faults, outages, insulation issues, and equipment failures.
• Understanding of electrical fundamentals, including grounding, insulation coordination, and protective relaying.
• Experience coordinating field maintenance with utilities, contractors, and other transmission stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-voltage safety practices, including lockout/tagout, PPE, and hazard controls.
• Experience leading field crews and coordinating multiple maintenance activities.
• Proficiency with CMMS or asset management systems (e.g., Maximo) for work order management and maintenance documentation.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in electrical technology or a related technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of high-voltage transmission lines, towers, and associated equipment to identify defects, evaluate asset condition, and maintain system reliability.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities, including storm restoration and repair or replacement of conductors, insulators, line hardware, and related equipment.
• Supervise transmission system testing, diagnostics, fault analysis, and protective relay verification to identify issues and ensure reliable system performance.
• Coordinate vegetation management and right-of-way (ROW) maintenance activities to maintain required clearances and support safe, reliable transmission operations.
• Lead field crews, contractors, and maintenance activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures and project schedules.
• Ensure accurate documentation of inspections, maintenance activities, equipment condition, and work history within CMMS and asset management systems, including Maximo.
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor work orders while analyzing maintenance data to improve planning, asset performance, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams and stakeholders to develop and optimize maintenance schedules that maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime.
• Monitor maintenance expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support annual budget development through asset planning, forecasting, and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE requirements, incident reporting, field safety standards, and participation in safety training.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards while supporting the safe, reliable operation of high-voltage transmission and substation assets.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED