EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity. Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
Role Overview:
The High Voltage Technician will provide electrical, high voltage (HV), and substation emergency response to operating wind farms across the Company with a primary focus in an assigned region. You will lead maintenance, service, and repair of HV assets in conjunction with other technicians and HV Reliability Engineers. Main responsibilities:
- Monitor and provide electrical, high-voltage, and substation support to operating wind farms in an assigned region, including 24/7 on-call support
- Perform testing, repairs, switching, and construction activities as requested
- Provide technical expertise for commissioning, start-up, and initial operating activities
- Maintain HV spare parts inventory and warehouse
- Perform HV switching of step-up transformers, feeder breakers, gang-operated switches, and other related components
- Operate heavy machinery such as bucket/line trucks, forklifts, aerial lifts, and overhead cranes
- Analyze and report on infrared inspections, battery maintenance, and dielectric oil and SF6 sampling
- Lead substation maintenance via Orders to Operate (OTOs) and outage planning
- Perform substation and transmission inspections in accordance with NERC compliance requirements
- Work closely with site Operations Managers to ensure day-to-day reliability
- Serve as the first responder for emergency and routine repairs on HV equipment, including transmission lines, HV cable terminations, and splices
- Provide remote HV support to the HV Reliability Engineers for complex troubleshooting, component testing, and proof checking
- Ensure adherence to all pertinent HV OSHA safety requirements
- Provide detailed written reports to management including root cause analyses
- Maintain HV vehicle in ready-to-respond order
- Perform critical HV test equipment calibrations
- Additional duties as required
Minimum Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent, plus continuing education in the electro-mechanical field
- 5+ years of relevant technical experience; experience in power generation or distribution preferred
- Necessary qualifications to operate HV equipment
- Strong knowledge of medium- and high-voltage substation electrical equipment, collection systems, transmission design, and operations; familiarity with power factor test sets, AC/DC hi-pots, low res ohm meters, and transformer turns ratio test units preferred
- Familiarity with electronic communication systems (SCADA)
- Familiarity with Order to Operate (OTO) and Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license
- Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products. (Preferred)
- Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication,Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise. (Preferred).
Behavioral Requirements:
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Ability to be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision
- Ability to multi-task in a complex, dynamic environment
- Ability to perform basic electrical mathematical calculations
- Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, drawings, and documents relating to engineering and construction, including one-line, three-line, and wiring diagrams
- Ability to work with other crews performing high line maintenance and repair
- Familiarity with the operation of capacitor banks, transformer load tap changers, and motor operated air breaks
- Willingness and ability to travel at least 30%
- Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as needed
Physical demands & working conditions:
- Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching approximately 75% of the time while on wind farm sites. Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment.
- Walking: Ability to walk .25 to .5 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on wind farm sites
- Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
- Lifting: Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 60 pounds and to occasionally lift items weighing between 60 and 100 pounds
- Climbing:
- Ability to climb turbine towers in excess of 100 meters in height to access the work area
- Weight must not exceed 275 pounds, excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job-related tasks, to be in accordance with the ANSI Fall Protection Standards.
- Vision/Hearing: Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
- Tolerance to Extreme Weather Conditions: Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time while on wind farm sites
- Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster). You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.eeoc.gov). Salary hiring range: $71,000-$89,000
Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry and are one part of many compensation, benefits, and other reward opportunities we provide. Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect most of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors. The range above is for the expectations as laid out in the job description. However, we are often open to a wide variety of profiles and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated to you as a candidate. The salary range above is for the posting location specified. As a company, we have a location-based strategy, which means the salary range could be lower or higher than this if the role is hired in another location. Need more reasons to apply?
As a top employer we:
- Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
- Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
- Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;
Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
- Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
- Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundacion Masfamilia
- Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle
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Nov 10, 2024