Substation Specialist

RWE

12d•$45 - $53

About The Position

The Substation Specialist will assist with difficult transmission/substation engineering tasks that require extensive analysis of alternatives to reach decisions and make appropriate recommendations on technical issues. Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on substation and collection system components.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required
A minimum of a 2 or 4 year degree (preferred) from an accredited school, other than a correspondence or online program in a technical hard science (engineering, physics, power, or closely related field). A current journeyman or a master electrician license may substitute for 2 years of experience
A minimum of 3 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission, or distribution. Prior High Line worker, substation, and relaying skills are preferred
Working knowledge of major substation equipment, i.e., power transformers, breakers, capacitors, current and potential transformers, and battery systems, is preferred
A valid driver's licence in good standing with no restrictions is required

Nice To Haves

Prior High Line worker, substation, and relaying skills are preferred
Working knowledge of major substation equipment, i.e., power transformers, breakers, capacitors, current and potential transformers, and battery systems, is preferred

Responsibilities

Assure that all operation and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the electrical systems of the wind farms.
Maintain substation equipment, collection system, and transmission lines. Work with RWE employees as well as contractors to ensure proper maintenance and or repairs are performed on the electrical equipment in a safe and timely manner
Applicant must be available for travel to all RWE North American sites as the need arises
Perform high voltage switching and grounding of the electrical equipment, including writing switching orders, along with applying the appropriate lock and tag out needed for clearances.
Work with compliance Officers to maintain NERC compliance at all times
Reviews maintenance and repair test reports and proposes follow-up actions as necessary. Ensure work performed is correctly documented and conforms with the scope being performed and meets regulatory requirements as set forth by the RWE compliance department
Must be available for travel up to 30% of the time
Technical Training will be ongoing, i.e., IR training, battery testing, and maintenance; it will be the employee’s responsibility to learn these core fundamentals

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary