BOP Technician - Western Spirit Winds

Pattern Energy Group LP•Corona, NM

6d•$38 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

This position will support onsite operations, maintenance and repairs required for power generation at a Pattern Energy High Voltage Direct Current Converter Station(s) as directed by the Facility Manager. The BOP Technician will support the Facility Manager in all areas of the Pattern operating site. Ensure a positive working environment by maintaining discipline, morale, and employee relations. The role involves operating and maintaining associated plant equipment, including substations, transmission lines, electric motor(s) controls, low and medium voltage load centers, switchgear, and other site activities. The technician will lead the use of maintenance documentation, reporting tools and performance systems necessary for reporting and performance improvement. They will provide hands-on technical support and supervision for plant equipment and power delivery systems, as well as with other facility civil work, building maintenance and upkeep. Enabling teammates’ ability and awareness to work safely and stop work as required is crucial. The role supports driving the injury-free workplace culture by facilitating safe work habits, hazard recognition, risk assessment, peer to peer feedback, and proper use of human performance tools. The technician will manage site specific and corporate procedures, policies, training programs, safety programs and work practices and related updates as required. Balance and support facility public relations and community interactions. Maintain regulatory compliance with all Federal, state and local regulations and associated permits. Ensure obligations are met using the CMMS.

Requirements

Electrical and Mechanical trouble shooting experience
Proficient with computers and Microsoft applications.
Basic understanding of one-line diagrams and schematics.
Ability to read, write and understand Switching Orders.
Perform Hot-Cold-Hot voltage checks, visual opens, grounds and follow LOTO procedures.
Experience racking-out low and medium voltage circuit breakers
Diploma degree or technical school certificate; or 3 years of related experience in BOP; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Candidates must be willing and able to work with high workloads in stressful conditions and in physically demanding settings while maintaining professional, non-confrontational behavior and demonstrating the utmost ethical values.
Must have general understanding of NERC and CIP compliance.
The ability to train others as needed and maintain any training needs.
Must have and maintain a good driving record

Nice To Haves

Experience in Substation switching and maintenance operations (In-house training, or schooling certifications)
Overall BOP experience (PMT switching/inspections, switchgear switching, transmission line inspections)

Responsibilities

Support the Facility Manager in all areas of the Pattern operating site.
Operate and maintain associated plant equipment, including substations, transmission lines, electric motor(s) controls, low and medium voltage load centers, switchgear, and other site activities.
Lead the use of maintenance documentation, reporting tools and performance systems necessary for reporting and performance improvement.
Provide hands-on technical support and supervision for plant equipment and power delivery systems, as well as with other facility civil work, building maintenance and upkeep.
Enable teammates’ ability and awareness to work safely and stop work as required.
Support driving the injury-free workplace culture by facilitating safe work habits, hazard recognition, risk assessment, peer to peer feedback, and proper use of human performance tools.
Manage site specific and corporate procedures, policies, training programs, safety programs and work practices and related updates as required.
Balance and support facility public relations and community interactions.
Maintain regulatory compliance with all Federal, state and local regulations and associated permits.
Ensure obligations are met using the CMMS.