What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substation Specialist position at RWE?
RWE Clean Energy, LLCTo start as soon as possible, full time, permanentFunctional area : Operations & MaintenanceRemuneration : Non-ExemptThe Substation Specialist performs transmission / substation engineering tasks that require extensive analysis of alternatives to reach decisions and make appropriate recommendations on technical issues. Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on substation and collection system components.Responsibilities : Ensures that all operation and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the electrical systems of wind and solar farmsMaintains substation equipment, collection system, and transmission linesWorks with RWE employees as well as contractors to ensure proper maintenance and / or repairs are performed on electrical equipment in a safe and timely mannerApplicant must be available for travel to all RWE North American sites as the need arisesPerforms high voltage switching and grounding of electrical equipment, including writing switching orders, along with applying the appropriate lock and tag out needed for clearancesWorks with Compliance Officers to maintain NERC compliance at all timesReviews maintenance and repair test reports and proposes follow-up actions as necessaryEnsures work performed is correctly documented in alignment with the scope performed, meeting regulatory requirements as set forth by the RWE Compliance departmentTechnical 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 positionQualifications : A minimum of 4 years of work experience in operations and / or maintenance in power generation, transmission, or distributionA High School Diploma or equivalent is requiredA 2 or 4-year degree (preferred) in technical hard science (Engineering, Physics, Power, or closely related field) from an accredited US school, other than a correspondence or online programCurrent journeyman or a master electrician license may substitute for 2 years of experienceA valid Driver's License in good standing is requiredMust be available for travel up to 30% of the timePrior High Lineworker, substation, and relaying skills are preferredMust be able to interpret substation one lines, relay, and control drawings, and must have relaying abilities to interface with and test SEL, GE, and other types of multi-function relaysMust have working knowledge of major substation equipment, i.e., power transformers, breakers, capacitors, current and potential transformers, and battery systemsFamiliarity with the installation of cable splices, t-bodies, and riser terminationsExperience operating various electrical test sets and interpreting resultsPay range : The annual base salary range for this position in New York is $80,000 - $120,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S. locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.Benefits offered : 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, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.Apply with just a few clicks : ad code 88884We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000
