Substation Specialist

RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

The Substation Specialist will assist with difficult 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.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assure that all operation and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the electrical systems of the wind farms.
• Maintain substation equipment, collection system, and transmission lines. Work with RWE employees as well as contractors to ensure proper maintenance and or repairs are performed on the electrical equipment in a safe and timely manner
• Applicant must be available for travel to all RWE North American sites as the need arises
• Perform high voltage switching and grounding of the electrical equipment, including writing switching orders, along with applying the appropriate lock and tag out needed for clearances.
• Work with compliance Officers to maintain NERC compliance at all times
• Reviews maintenance and repair test reports and proposes follow-up actions as necessary. Ensure work performed is correctly documented and conforms with the scope being performed and meets regulatory requirements as set forth by the RWE compliance department
• Must be available for travel up to 30% of the time
• Technical Training will be ongoing, i.e., IR training, battery testing, and maintenance; it will be the employee’s responsibility to learn these core fundamentals  

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• A minimum of a 2 or 4 year degree (preferred) from an accredited school, other than a correspondence or online program in a technical hard science (engineering, physics, power, or closely related field). A current journeyman or a master electrician license may substitute for 2 years of experience
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission, or distribution. Prior High Line worker, substation, and relaying skills are preferred
• Working knowledge of major substation equipment, i.e., power transformers, breakers, capacitors, current and potential transformers, and battery systems, is preferred
• A valid driver's licence in good standing with no restrictions is required 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
• Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
• Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned 

Working Environment:

• Working at night for the testing of Substations
• Must be available for travel to all North America sites as the need arises
• Working in and around live Substation; receive and understand all requirements to meet NFPA 70e
• Travel to all sites will be necessary at any given time to support the sites
• Must be knowledgeable in safe work practices around energized equipment, including minimum approach distances 

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not exhaustive, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $45-$53 per hour. 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.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.