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About The Position

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