Head of High Voltage Operations – Maintenance
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Head of High Voltage Operations leading strategy and technical governance for high-voltage infrastructure. Ensuring safe execution of maintenance and enhancing operational readiness for utility-scale energy projects.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a fleet-wide team of high-voltage technicians and specialists, maintaining strong technical competency, safety culture, and Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) standards
- Direct execution of complex HV maintenance activities, including breaker timing, transformer internal inspections, SF6 gas handling, and advanced diagnostics
- Coordinate workforce mobilization for planned outages, emergency recoveries, and major repair events across operational sites
- Establish and reinforce a zero-defect execution culture focused on precision, safety, and maximum asset availability
- Partner with the Reliability organization to support HV maintenance strategies, resource planning, and execution standards
- Serve as the operational authority during engineering and design reviews to ensure substations, relay systems, and interconnection facilities are optimized for long-term maintainability
- Maintain and govern “Golden Records” for relay settings, coordination studies, and protection system documentation
- Lead technical investigations and response efforts related to relay operations, trips, and fault events, including validation of protection setting changes
- Develop and maintain the HV Emergency Response strategy for catastrophic failures and grid-impacting events
- Oversee critical HV spare parts readiness, including transformers, bushings, breakers, and other long-lead infrastructure components
- Manage and evaluate specialized third-party HV contractors to ensure alignment with Intersect’s technical and operational standards
- Support rapid restoration and recovery efforts to minimize operational downtime and maintain fleet reliability
- Review and validate arc flash studies in accordance with IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E standards
- Translate engineering analyses into practical operational procedures, PPE requirements, and safe work boundaries for field execution
- Partner with internal stakeholders to optimize relay settings and reduce incident energy exposure while maintaining system reliability
- Oversee the fleet-wide arc flash labeling program to ensure labels remain accurate and compliant following system modifications
- Serve as the technical authority for electrical safety training and mentorship for employees and contractors
- Partner with NERC Compliance teams to maintain technical readiness for standards including PRC-005 and FAC-008
- Provide accurate maintenance records, testing documentation, and technical validation to support regulatory compliance activities
- Ensure maintenance practices, testing procedures, and documentation consistently meet operational and regulatory expectations
Requirements:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering required, preferably with a Power Systems emphasis
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license strongly preferred
- 15+ years of experience in high-voltage engineering and operations across systems ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV
- Proven experience leading and scaling specialized field-based HV maintenance teams
- Deep expertise in SEL (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories) relay protection logic, coordination studies, and protection system troubleshooting
- Advanced knowledge of substation equipment maintenance, including transformers, breakers, GIS systems, and associated infrastructure
- Expertise in transformer oil chemistry analysis (DGA), power factor testing, SF6 management, and advanced HV diagnostic methodologies
- Strong familiarity with IEEE 1584, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety best practices
- Experience supporting NERC-related technical maintenance and compliance readiness activities
- Ability to influence cross-functional leaders across Engineering, Construction, Reliability, and Operations teams
- Strategic leadership capabilities combined with strong field execution instincts and operational decision-making
- A collaborative, safety-focused leadership style that supports mentorship, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate highly technical concepts into actionable operational guidance
Benefits:
- Equity: Beyond your salary, you’ll receive an Equity Grant, giving you a meaningful stake in our parent company.
- Health & wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
- Time to recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
- Family support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven
- Mental health: Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
- Perks & extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical
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