Electrical Engineer Operations Specialist

2 weeks ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Geronimo Energy Full time
About the Position:

National Grid Renewables is seeking an experienced Operations Electrical Engineer to support the operation and maintenance of our wind and solar generation facilities. The successful candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and experience in troubleshooting and resolving issues with power systems.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least 3 years of experience in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. They will be analytical, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will also have strong electrical troubleshooting skills and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to understand technical documentation related to renewable energy projects.

The Operations Electrical Engineer will be responsible for providing front-line support to site personnel, troubleshooting issues remotely or locally, and developing standard practices across facilities. They will also be responsible for communicating regularly with management and plant personnel to ensure satisfaction of internal and external customer requirements.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of National Grid Renewables.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support unplanned outages by retrieving and analyzing relay event files to provide guidance to onsite operational teams and decrease return to service time frames.
  • Troubleshooting and diagnostic testing of devices and systems to resolve alarms and faults.
  • Partner with SMEs and cross-functional teams to get equipment back in service in a timely manner.
  • Develop and maintain field equipment reliability procedures.
  • Communicate regularly with manager, asset manager, and plant personnel to ensure satisfaction of internal and external customer requirements.
  • Participate in or lead business unit improvement initiatives.
  • Provide oversight of external professionals and equipment OEMs at a technical level ensuring their work falls in line with company procedures and expectations.
  • Ensure all relevant internal controls are followed and develop new controls as needed.
  • Perform root cause analysis and present findings to cross-functional teams, including management.
  • Assist team with NERC compliance requirements as determined.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of experience with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting; specifically for power systems.
  • Analytical minded; Detail-oriented; Well-organized; multi-tasker.
  • Base level knowledge of communication systems commonly used within the power generation industry for the purpose of configuring and troubleshooting SEL relays/RTAC, network devices, substation equipment, and other OEM devices.
  • Ability to identify potential issues and react resourcefully with a team to rectify.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to understand technical documentation related to renewable energy projects such as local codes and regulations, civil and electrical drawings, or other specifications.
  • Proficiency using personal computer tools such as SEL tools, MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, data analytic systems, and other database management systems.
  • Ability and willingness to be on call nights/weekends/holidays on a rotating schedule.
  • Ability and willingness to travel and assist plants with technical support/troubleshooting.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • More than 5 years of relevant experience in Renewables.
  • Advanced degrees in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
  • Experience with design/maintenance of SCADA systems.
  • Experience on Substation physical components.
  • Experience with Substation Protection and Control.


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