Substation Specialist
RWE
- Windfall, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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. Works with RWE employees as well as contractors to insure proper maintenance and or repairs are performed on the electrical equipment in a safe and timely manner
- 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
- Review maintenance and repair test reports and propose follow-up actions as necessary
- Ensure work performed is correctly documented and confirms with the scope being performed and meets regulatory requirements as set forth by RWE compliance department
- Must be available for travel up to 30% of time
- Technical Training will be ongoing i.e. IR training, battery testing and maintenance; it will be the employee's responsibility to learn as well as teach others in this position
- A 2 or 4 year degree (preferred) from an accredited school, other than a correspondence or on-line 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
- Minimum 3 years work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission or distribution. Prior High Line worker, substation, and relaying skills are preferred
- Must be able to interpret substation one lines, relay and control drawings, and must have relaying skills to interface with and test SEL, GE, and other types of multi-function relays
- Must have working knowledge of major substation equipment, i.e. power transformers, breakers, capacitors, current and potential transformers, and battery systems.
- Familiarity with the installation of cable splices, t-bodies, and riser terminations.
- Experience operating various electrical test sets and interpreting results.
- May substitute up to 2 years of work experience as follows:
- A 2- or 4-year degree from an accredited school, other than a correspondence or on-line 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
- Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
- Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
- Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
- Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
- Ability to work within tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
- Working at night for testing of Substations
- Must be available for travel to all North America sites as the need arises
- Working in and around live Substation; receive and understand all requirements to meet NFPA 70e
- Travel to all sites will be necessary at any given time to support the sites
- Must be knowledgeable in safe work practices around energized equipment, including minimum approach distances