Operations & Maintenance Substation Specialist

Description

• Provide technical support to other service areas as such as solar and battery energy storage as able.
• Act as the substation technical lead for the Substation Operation and Maintenance.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in substation Operations and Maintenance execution.
• Provide technical and onsite oversight in emergency/emergent situations for substation projects.
• Oversee estimating of substation maintenance activities, and BOP activities, including maintenance schedule development, execution strategy, labor, equipment, materials.
• Provide technical support and oversight to substation maintenance activities.
• Provide emergency onsite field support and work oversight for substation and distribution systems repairs and remediation.
• Provide general electrical technical support to operations and maintenance efforts for other power generation and storage systems (solar, BESS, etc.).
• Support oversight of testing calibration and troubleshooting of substation systems including reviews of means and methods for repairs and testing.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Develop maintenance schedules and estimates for substations and other technologies as able.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Understanding of construction and constructability practices.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
• Degree in Engineering, or related program
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with testing protocols and test equipment.
• Ability to self-develop and stay updated with industry advancements.
• 9 – 12 years of experience in Substations and Distribution Systems Operations & Maintenance.
• Competent in equipment troubleshooting
• Experienced in isolation and switching procedures.
• Deep broad-based technical knowledge, leadership ability, and strong project execution skills.
• Time management skills to ensure effective maintenance planning and execution.
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective communication and listening skills for collaboration across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• At least 5 years in transmission and distribution substations
• Experience estimating both commissioning and maintenance activities.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance