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KeyPoint Staffing · 2 hours ago

Engineering Technician

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

KeyPoint Staffing is seeking an Operations Technician to support the continuous operation and maintenance of a critical high-voltage direct current transmission system. This role involves system monitoring, operational support, and ensuring system availability and safety in a control-room environment.

Staffing & Recruiting

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work rotating 12-hour shifts covering days, nights, weekends, and holidays to support continuous operations

Provide backup coverage for on-call responsibilities, including emergency or short-notice support

Monitor HVDC system performance and availability, including standby and idle operating states

Execute remote switching activities, apply ramp-rate calculations, and carry out approved operating instructions

Acknowledge alarms, manage operations-related communications, and dispatch maintenance personnel as needed

Serve as a key point of contact with regional system operators, internal technical staff, and management teams

Maintain detailed operational records, including logs, outage reports, disturbance documentation, and equipment failure summaries

Support maintenance and troubleshooting efforts during both scheduled and unplanned outages at converter station facilities

Assist engineering teams with operations-focused technical tasks, such as reviewing equipment designs, developing specifications, and sourcing materials

Approach daily responsibilities with a system-level mindset, understanding how individual actions affect overall performance

Proactively identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and operational procedures

Perform additional duties as assigned to support evolving operational and business needs

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringSCADA systemsHigh-voltage transmissionMicrosoft OfficeOSHA standardsNESC standardsMathematical aptitudeProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Associates or Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline

Strong technical curiosity with the ability to learn, analyze, and understand complex electrical systems

Practical, adaptable problem-solving approach with a focus on safety and reliability

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Strong written and verbal communication skills; solid mathematical aptitude

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SCADA systems, control systems, or engineering analysis tools preferred

Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and familiarity with OSHA and NESC standards

Foundational knowledge of electric utility operations and high-voltage transmission systems

General awareness of applicable federal, state, and local transmission regulations

Willingness to complete extensive internal training and obtain required industry certifications (e.g., NERC, ISO equivalents), including passing examinations and maintaining credentials

Must be authorized to work in the United States (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)

Valid drivers license required

Ability to travel to converter station sites on short notice

Flexibility to adjust work hours based on operational demands