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High Voltage Technician III
3 months ago
HIGH VOLTAGE TECHNICIAN III
Country/Region: US
City: Bloomington, IL
Company: EDP Renewables North America LLC
EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector nad the world's third-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 17 markets (Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Chile, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, the UK, US and Vietnam).
EDPR is committed to furthering social advances in terms of sustainability and integration. This is reflected by the inclusion of the company in the Bloomberg Gender Equality index and the fact that it has been certified as a Top Employer 2021 in Europe (Spain, Italy, France, Poland, Portugal and Romania), both of which recognise its employee-driven policies.
What you will do
Role Overview:
The HV Technician III will provide electrical, high-voltage (HV), and substation emergency response to renewable generating facilities across the Company with a primary focus in an assigned zone. Candidate will lead maintenance and repair of HV assets in conjunction with other members of the HV Team. Candidate will also work independently under the general direction of the HV Operations Manager.
Main responsibilities:
* Monitor and provide electrical, HV, and substation support to renewable generating facilities in an assigned zone
* Provide 24/7 on-call support
* Provide support for electrical design, engineering, testing, and construction as requested
* Perform tests and repairs for switching and construction activities as requested
* Support and coordinate commissioning, start-up, and initial operating activities
* Manages the HV spare parts inventory of the renewable generating facilities in the zone they are responsible for
* Safely perform switching and grounding of step-up transformers, feeder breakers, gang-operated switches, and other related components
* Operate equipment such as bucket/line trucks, forklifts, and aerial lifts
* Performs equipment inspections and testing to include documentation review and storage in the respective repository to ensure compliance with the applicable NERC standards and established company policies and procedures
* Lead substation maintenance via Orders To Operate (OTOs), SAP work orders, outage planning, and other related activities
* Reports problems and updates activities in the SAP CMMS as needed
* Maintains inventory, inspection, and calibration of all tooling and equipment as required
* Develops and implements site betterment projects, including preparation of scope documents, exhibits, budgets, schedules, and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
* Supports and coordinate electrical equipment maintenance at company facilities with LOTO and outage planning
* Perform substation and transmission maintenance in accordance with NERC compliance requirements and established company policies and procedures
* Work closely with site Operations Managers of the assigned region to ensure day-to-day reliability and high Technical Energy Availability based on plants' economics
* 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 Operations Manager for complex troubleshooting, component testing, and proof checking
* Ensures adherence to all pertinent OSHA safety requirements and established company policies and procedures
* Provide detailed written reports including root cause analyses to Operations and HV Management
* Trains team members and other EDPR NA field personnel to perform IR thermography, electrical equipment maintenance, and prepare them to operate collection system and substation equipment
* Operate and maintain company vehicles in ready-to-respond condition
* Additional duties as required
Employment type
Full Time
Work site
On Site - Bloomington, IN
What are we looking for
Minimum Requirements:
* Associate degree in electrical engineering technology or an equivalent combination of training and experience
* 5+ years of relevant technical experience; experience in power generation or distribution is preferred
* Electrical trade certifications (e.g., four-year line or substation apprenticeship) or an equivalent combination of training and experience
* Advanced knowledge of medium- and high-voltage substation electrical equipment, collection systems, and transmission lines maintenance and operations
* Experience with relay and protection fundamentals
* Experience with LOTO and OTO procedures
* Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license
* Experience with establishing HV field service preferred
* Familiarity with the operation of capacitor banks, transformer load tap changers, and motor operated air disconnects
* Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products (Preferred)
* Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)
Travel:
30%
Behavioral Requirements:
* Strong problem-solving ability
* Ability to be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision
* Ability to multi-task in a complex and 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
* 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 be between 125 lbs. and 275 lbs., 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
Among EDPR's principles we would like to highlight diversity and inclusion as a strength in our values and practices. Reinforcing these principles has a real impact on the satisfaction of commitment, increases talent and the quality of leadership of our professionals. To achieve all our objectives, it intends to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of EDPR.
What makes us proud as an employer:
TOP Employer Europe 2021 certification.
Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021.
Top Workplaces US 2021.
Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation;
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