Operation Specialist

Apex Clean Energy • Temple, TX

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About The Position

The Operations Specialist drives operational excellence across Apex Clean Energy’s Texas assets, ensuring sites perform at their peak. The role performs electrical work involving the maintenance, operation, and repair of substations and other Balance of Plant electrical equipment, while supporting Site and Facility Managers at utility-scale wind and solar sites. Reporting to the Director of Operations in the Asset Management department, the position uses project planning and management practices to anticipate and mitigate risks, promote safety, minimize downtime, and deliver results for clients. The role is based around project sites near Troy, Texas, with occasional travel to other Texas projects and travel of up to 50% between project sites.

Work takes place in both indoor office and outdoor environments, sometimes at night and in inclement weather. Extended hours may be required to complete scheduled repairs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• At least five years of professional experience maintaining overhead, underground, and other Balance of Plant electrical systems at wind and solar facilities.
• Extensive knowledge of substation equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and control equipment.
• Protection and control experience with microprocessor relay communication and event analysis.
• Knowledge to perform advanced electrical work in the maintenance, operation, and repair of substations and other Balance of Plant electrical equipment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs or projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% between project sites in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced electrical work in the maintenance, operation, and repair of substations and other Balance of Plant electrical equipment.
• Monitor and operate the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system that controls the electric distribution system and switching.
• Apply knowledge of electronics and electrical systems to diagnose and correct problems.
• Evaluate and monitor abnormal system conditions and routine preventative maintenance programs, and establish and maintain routine operating procedures.
• Use electrical test equipment and instruments—including meggers, portable transformer gas analyzers, volt meters, resistivity and conductivity meters, and current meters—for troubleshooting and nondestructive testing of substations.
• Evaluate the work and performance of others.
• Provide regional support to site managers at project sites near and around Troy, Texas.
• Travel occasionally to support other Texas projects as needed.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• 401(k) with corporate match.
• Responsible paid time off and standard company holidays.
• Comprehensive high-deductible health plans.
• Dental and vision insurance plans.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Group life insurance.
• Flexible spending arrangements.
• Company-paid parking and cell phone.
• Fitness and wellness corporate discounts.
• On-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship.
• Training, strategies, and tools to support personal and professional growth.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level