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RTE

Manages France's high-voltage electricity grid

High-Voltage Substation Maintenance Technician

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSaint-Étienne, France€24k - €31k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a technical or industrial baccalaureate, or have professional experience supervising maintenance projects in industry with different teams of at least three to four technicians.
  • Knowledge of maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical equipment, including electrotechnics, mechanics, or hydraulics, is appreciated.
  • Experience operating and handling lifting equipment is an asset.
  • Be attentive to safety rules and take care of personal and others' safety.
  • Have an aptitude for working at height.
  • Hold a mandatory Category B driving licence.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on high-voltage electrical substations, including de-energized work, infrared thermography, transformers, and hydraulic accumulators.
  • Respond to emergencies and repair or replace high-voltage substation equipment.
  • Perform cross-functional assignments involving equipment management, data, and domain documentation.
  • Monitor regulatory inspections, manage equipment storage, and track vehicle-fleet maintenance.
  • Work in teams of three to four people.
  • Attend initial training at Campus Transfo in Jonage near Lyon, including classroom instruction and practical field training.
  • Travel weekly, including overnight stays, across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region for 15 to 20 weeks per year.
  • Work outdoors in demanding conditions and at heights of up to 20 metres.

Desired Qualifications

  • Curiosity, motivation to learn a new occupation, and willingness to develop within a team.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a good team spirit.

About the Company

RTE

Manages France's high-voltage electricity grid

RTE manages France’s high- and extra-high-voltage electricity transmission network to move energy where it is needed and keep supply balanced every second, 24/7. Its system operates in real time with control tools to balance generation and consumption, while its onshore and offshore infrastructure transports electricity across long distances. As Europe’s largest HV network, it serves a public-interest mission by connecting territories, industries, and new power sources to support decarbonization and industrial renewal. Its goal is to accelerate France’s energy transition by reliably delivering electricity to all areas and sectors, enabling electrification and a carbon‑free future.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Puteaux, France
Founded
2000

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