Technical Development Manager

Saber Power Services•Rosharon, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Development Manager will serve as a strategic and technical leader within Saber Power Services, working closely with the Operations group to ensure that Saber’s technical staff are trained and able to execute the backlog of secured MSA contracts and projects. This role combines deep expertise in protection & control, SCADA/PMU integration, commissioning, and NETA-based acceptance and maintenance testing with strong organizational leadership to build, train, and sustain Saber’s technical workforce. The Manager will drive standardization, training, and mentorship initiatives across field services teams. This role ensures Saber not only secures work but consistently delivers safe, compliant, and high-quality results aligned with NETA ATS (Acceptance Testing Specifications) and NETA MTS (Maintenance Testing Specifications), supported by robust and continuously improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience in power systems, commissioning, or field services.
Strong working knowledge of NETA ATS and MTS standards.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing technical SOPs or standards.
Experience with substation equipment testing and diagnostics.
Familiarity with SEL, Siemens, ABB, GE platforms.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

Partner with Operations and recruiting to assess workforce capability against upcoming project demands.
Develop and implement strategies to close skill gaps in commissioning, acceptance testing, and maintenance testing.
Align sales, operations, and technical execution to ensure deliverability of MSA contracts and service agreements.
Support development of service offerings around predictive, preventive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
Establish a framework for standardization of field execution through SOP development and governance.
Build annual budgets for the technical development training needs.
Ownership and P&L Management of the training department.
Ownership and Management of the reports department.
Leader and owner of PowerDb system updates and organization.
Provide subject matter expertise in: Protection & Control systems (relays, schemes, coordination), SCADA, RTUs, and communications systems, Power apparatus testing and diagnostics.
Oversee and standardize NETA-compliant testing practices, including: Acceptance Testing (ATS) for new installations and capital projects, Maintenance Testing (MTS) for existing assets and service contracts.
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for: Commissioning and energization, Acceptance and maintenance testing (NETA ATS/MTS aligned), Functional and end-to-end system testing, Event analysis and disturbance investigation, Root cause failure analysis.
Ensure SOPs are: Technically accurate and aligned with NETA, IEEE, and OEM requirements, Standardized across projects and regions, Regularly reviewed and updated based on lessons learned, field feedback, and evolving standards.
Develop, implement, and maintain SOP-driven, NETA-aligned testing programs for Substation & Power Equipment Testing, Cable Systems, Protective Relaying & Control Systems, SCADA / Automation / Communications, Rotating Equipment, Battery & DC Systems.
Ensure all testing activities are: Executed in accordance with approved SOPs, Properly documented and traceable, Consistent across field teams and projects.
Establish a structured Technical Training Program aligned with NETA standards and internal SOPs: DOL Apprenticeship program, rotation program, or other beneficial programs as required.
Develop training tied directly to SOP adoption and competency validation.
Implement internal certification pathways aligned with: NETA certification levels (or equivalent), SOP qualification and task-based competency.
Mentor staff and reinforce a culture of procedural discipline and continuous improvement.
Leverage and expand relationships with key clients through technical leadership and problem solving.
Support proposals and scopes including but not limited to: Acceptance testing, Maintenance testing and maintenance programs, Commissioning services, Transformer services.
Communicate Saber’s standardized, SOP-driven approach as a key differentiator.
Serve as a trusted advisor on: Asset lifecycle management, Reliability strategies, Compliance with NETA and industry standards, Common accepted practices, Alignment with standards and Sabers common practices.