O&M Electrical Engineer

Equinor ASA•Stamford, CT

3d•$160,249 - $240,427•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for operations, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment used in offshore energy generation. This includes managing routine inspections and maintenance as well as corrective work on generators, switchgear, transformers, and other high and low voltage equipment to ensure safety and optimal performance. Assure accurate records of inspections and maintenance are retained, adhere to safety regulations and collaborate with the maintenance team delivery of maintenance schedules and repairs. You are utilizing your knowledge in a specific area to carry out tasks that have a short-term operational impact/risk. You independently complete assigned work, either with guidance or by following well-defined guidelines and procedures, to achieve targets set by others that have an impact on your immediate team. You effectively communicate facts, practices, and policies to individuals within your immediate team and occasionally with external parties. You adhere to established procedures, identify and resolve challenges, seek continuous improvement, embrace change and ambiguity, and demonstrate flexibility to adopt new activities and ways of working. You follow and comply with safety, ethics, and compliance requirements and align with leadership expectations and company values.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline.
7+ years of full-time experience in the commissioning, operation and or maintenance of electrical equipment rated at 600V or above within a wind farm, power plant, steam generation, utility environment or Regulated Industry.
Ability to read, interpret and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawings and schematics.
Familiar with NERC standards and compliance and experience with relay protection are a big plus.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of SAP work Management Systems or other CMMS.
Clear communication and presenting skills, ability to share clear and concise plan of actions for specific issues.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with NERC standards and compliance and experience with relay protection are a big plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all maintenance and repair tasks within the electrical field, ensuring that operational requirements are met in accordance with governing documentation and company procedures.
Support in the commissioning and delivery of HV and LV equipment during project execution prior to operations, including design reviews, acceptance tests, system walkdowns, and handovers.
Ensure effective collaboration with suppliers and other disciplines to ensure seamless coordination and cooperation.
Assist leaders as needed, providing technical expertise and support in decision-making processes and problem-solving.
Ensure that maintenance tasks are executed efficiently and in a timely manner with the required quality standard.
Report the history of maintenance activities and ensure that all activities are properly documented and completed.
Develop and participate in the continuous improvement assessments of electrical maintenance processes, procedures, and operation manuals.
Conduct quality assurance activities and assessing the risk of equipment failures, ensuring that equipment is maintained and operated in a safe and reliable manner.
Manage modifications of electrical equipment and systems, including system upgrades, equipment improvements, repairs or implementation of new technologies.
Troubleshoot issues that may arise, such as equipment malfunctions or faults.
Lead root cause failure analysis for complex failures.
Strictly adhere to safety protocols and guidelines in all electrical operations. This includes following safety procedures, using personal protective equipment (PPE), and reporting any safety concerns or incidents to the appropriate personnel.