Head of High Voltage Operations – Maintenance

Intersect Power

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.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

high-voltage engineeringrelay protection logiccoordination studiesprotection system troubleshootingtransformer oil chemistry analysispower factor testingSF6 managementHV diagnostic methodologiessubstation equipment maintenancearc flash studies

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipcollaborative leadershipmentorshipaccountabilitycontinuous improvementstrong communicationinfluenceoperational decision-makingsafety-focused leadershipfield execution instincts

Certifications

B.S. in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.E.) license