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Field Engineer - Substation Operations

IT Solutions Delivery
Spring Valley, USA
Full-time
Senior · 8+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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Qualifications

  • Required Education/Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an associated Technical Field and 3 years of engineering work experience in substation engineering work or related operations experience. or
  • Associate's Degree in Engineering or an associated Technical Field and 6 years of engineering work experience in substation engineering work or related operations experience.
  • Preferred Education/Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and a minimum 8 years of engineering work experience in substation engineering work or related operations experience.
  • Relevant Work Experience
  • Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), required.
  • Experience and/or knowledge of substation layout and major equipment including breakers, switches, and substation steel, required.
  • Ability to interpret test results, one-line diagrams, and schematic drawings, required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical, technical and computer skills, required.
  • Working knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards associated with the equipment, required.
  • Ability to write substation and relay maintenance procedures and coordinate engineering projects and assignments, preferred.
  • Development and application of technical principles in substation equipment rating, application, specification, engineering, operation, and maintenance, preferred.
  • Licenses and Certifications
  • Driver's License Required
  • Professional Engineer (PE) P.E. License Preferrederred - Preferrederable to have a NY and NJ Professional Engineers License or be in the process of qualifying for a license. Preferred
  • Physical Demands
  • Ability to climb ladders and stairs
  • Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
  • Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems
  • Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
  • Additional Physical Demands
  • The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
  • Must sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for long periods of time (4 plus hours)
  • Must be willing to attend meetings and conferences inside and outside of the Company service territory as needed

Responsibilities

  • Core Responsibilities
  • Indirectly supervise day to day activities of Technicians and Electricians and directly supervise during standby, including assigning and prioritizing work, monitoring performance, providing coaching and development, ensuring compliance with safety and operating procedures, and overseeing standby workforce activities.
  • Responsible for providing technical guidance and support during operation and maintenance of major substation electrical equipment (circuit breakers, power transformers, switchgear, capacitor banks, gas-insulated substations (GIS), instrument transformers, dc systems, test sets, etc.).
  • Responsible for providing field support to substation operations when system and equipment problems occur and performs root cause analysis and investigation of equipment failures.
  • Acts as a liaison and coordinates with Transmission & Substation Engineering (Equipment Engineer and/or Relay Engineer) to troubleshoot field issues and to determine best corrective action as conditions warrant and on an as needed basis.
  • Attend departmental meetings and serves on committees as required.
  • Assist in preparation of operating, maintenance, and test procedures.
  • Conduct and participate in field evaluation/analysis of field equipment or system maloperations, prepare failure analysis reports and other analyses as may be required.
  • Work independently and with Transmission and Substation Engineering, as needed, to prepare test procedures for equipment commissioning or post repair restoration.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred Education/Experience
  • Ability to write substation and relay maintenance procedures and coordinate engineering projects and assignments, preferred.
  • Development and application of technical principles in substation equipment rating, application, specification, engineering, operation, and maintenance, preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) P.E. License Preferrederred - Preferrederable to have a NY and NJ Professional Engineers License or be in the process of qualifying for a license. Preferred

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