Supervisor, Transmission and Substation

Supervisor, Transmission and Substation - 6 Month Contract

Garden City and Port Washington, NY - Onsite

 

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

 

Your Day-to-Day: 

 

Commissioned in 1991, the Long Island Sound Cable, a pioneering 345 kV transmission circuit, utilizes Laminated Paper Polypropylene insulation. Spanning 26.3 miles from Con Edison’s Sprain Brook Substation in Yonkers to East Garden City Substation, it includes the South Transition Station, housing equipment like a 3-phase, 150 MVAr, 345kV Shunt Reactor. In NYC, the Garden City and Port Washington High Voltage Underground Transmission Lines distribute power at 345kV, featuring robust infrastructure for energy demands.

 

Opportunity Summary

The High Voltage Substation/Transmission Technician Lead is responsible for conducting routine inspections of high-voltage transmission lines, towers, and associated equipment to identify signs of wear, damage, or corrosion, followed by performing preventative maintenance tasks to forestall outages and maintain system integrity. In emergency situations, prompt coordination with NYPA and external contractors ensures the safe repair or replacement of damaged components, while collaboration with technicians and field crews aids in restoration efforts. Additionally, supervision of testing and troubleshooting involves overseeing the use of specialized equipment.

 

Primary Duties

Line Inspection and Maintenance

• Conduct routine inspections of high-voltage transmission lines, towers, and associated equipment.
• Identify signs of wear, damage, or corrosion.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks to forestall outages and maintain system integrity.

Emergency Repair Coordination

• Promptly coordinate with NYPA and external contractors in response to emergency situations, such as storm damage or equipment failure.
• Manage the repair or replacement of damaged components, including conductors, insulators, and hardware during emergencies.
• Collaborate with technicians and field crews during restoration efforts.

Testing and Troubleshooting Supervision

• Oversee the use of specialized testing equipment to assess transmission line performance.
• Supervise the diagnosis of faults, short circuits, and insulation issues.
• Ensure calibration of protective relays and other control devices.

Vegetation Management Oversight

• Coordinate with vegetation management teams and external contractors to clear vegetation around transmission lines, preventing interference.
• Ensure maintenance of right-of-way (ROW) clearance.
• Supervise inspection and management of tree growth near transmission corridors.

Documentation and Reporting Management

• Oversee the maintenance of accurate records of inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Supervise the reporting of findings to supervisors and updating of asset management systems.
• Document and report safety incidents and near misses.

Who You Are:

• Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school. Associate degree in a technical field desirable.
• Demonstrated proficiency in high-voltage transmission line maintenance procedures, including inspection, repair, and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Preferably 5 to 6 years of experience in