Lead Fleet Engineer [Hybrid]
About The Position
EDF power solutions North America is a clean energy solutions provider and independent power producer serving the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The Lead Fleet Engineer works with Asset Managers, Operations and Maintenance personnel, Project Managers, and Performance and Reliability Engineering team members to identify, quantify, investigate, report, and communicate causes of sub-optimal fleet performance and reliability. The role supports corrective actions and improvements to operational efficiency. The position is hybrid, with three days on-site, and is based in Bloomington, Minnesota. Priority is given to candidates in the greater Minneapolis metro region, though highly qualified candidates elsewhere will be considered. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is approximately 85% in an office using computers, Microsoft software, phones, and general office equipment, and 15% outside the office visiting vendor or internal customer sites and attending conferences and meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
- At least five years of relevant engineering experience, or three years with an advanced degree.
- Familiarity with equipment used in renewable energy, including utility-scale wind, solar, battery systems, power converters, and plant controls.
- Experience supporting root cause analysis and corrective action problem solving for electrical systems and components.
- Experience supporting Design of Experiments (DOEs) and simulations to determine factors leading to failures and reduced performance.
- Experience developing component or repair specifications and working with suppliers to qualify electrical components for purchase or repair.
- Familiarity with standards including UL61800-5-1, UL1741, and NFPA70E.
- Ability to present and effectively communicate technical topics to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently and with a team to develop innovative solutions to technical problems.
- Ability to climb ladders and work at heights greater than 80 meters.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with JMP, MATLAB, Python, and ReliaSoft.
Responsibilities
- Conduct root cause analyses, or manage third-party consultants conducting them, with guidance from Senior Engineers to determine the primary reasons for technical issues affecting plant operations.
- Support development of engineering solutions, or manage third-party consultants doing so, for safety and technical issues; provide technical assistance to warranty claims processes.
- Coordinate Field Engineers, Asset Managers, and site technicians to develop and implement site performance and reliability improvements.
- Perform fleet reliability analysis on assigned assets, with guidance from Senior Engineers, to assess performance and reliability and quantify future failure risk and operational expense.
- Support development of algorithms, statistical predictive models, analytical approaches, and modeling techniques to identify and evaluate asset performance issues and potential future outcomes.
- Support initiatives to develop engineering practices, processes, and tools that improve engineering quality, productivity, and results.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual bonus program with competitive bonus incentives.
- Low-cost health and wellness coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
- 401(k) with a matching contribution.
- Paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
- Learning, career development, and advancement opportunities.
- Mentorship and buddy programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
