Field HV Technician I: Outages & Testing

Socket.dev; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking an experienced HV Strike Team Technician I to support planned NERC outages, high‑voltage maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and PRC‑028 compliance. You will read schematics, coordinate safety steps, and work with vendors to ensure safe outages within tight windows.

This senior‑level technical role requires 40%–50% travel, residence near AZ/CA/NV/OR, and teamwork with operations, engineering, and field staff to ensure safe, compliant turnover.

Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Experience: 4+ years
• Valid Driver's License (NON-CDL)

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 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.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage assets and resources to accomplish assigned work.

Skills

4+ years experience

Valid Driver's License (NON-CDL)

Education

High School Grad / GED

Associate's Degree

Commercial Drivers License

Job description

NextEra Energy is seeking an experienced HV Strike Team Technician I to support planned NERC outages, high‑voltage maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and PRC‑028 compliance. You will read schematics, coordinate safety steps, and work with vendors to ensure safe outages within tight windows.

This senior‑level technical role requires 40%–50% travel, residence near AZ/CA/NV/OR, and teamwork with operations, engineering, and field staff to ensure safe, compliant turnover.