Engineer II, Wind Operations Engineering - Mechanical

LocationAustin, TX
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

RWE Clean Energy, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area:

Engineering

Remuneration:

Exempt

The

Engineer II, Wind Operations Engineering - Mechanical,

provides technical support to the Operations teams for onshore wind projects. This position works directly with the Asset Managers, Operations and Maintenance personnel, Project Managers, and fellow Operations Engineering teams to identify, quantify, investigate, report on, and correct the root causes of sub-optimal fleet performance and reliability. This role will support all of the renewables assets in the Americas from the end of construction to decommissioning, emphasizing Operational success and needed repairs at existing project sites.

As RWECE grows in terms of managed assets as the existing fleet ages, the position supports the growing asset base and growing maintenance needs that often come with age.

Role Responsibilities:

Analyze the existing drivetrain failure modes in the RWECE fleet
Evaluate the criticality of each failure mode within drivetrain components, and evaluate the risk of catastrophic failure
Support of root cause analysis and corrective action for drivetrain damages and failures
Perform drivetrain dispositions
Support (and/or manage third-party consultants) in conducting root cause analyses to determine the primary reasons for major failures and find solutions for them that impact plant operations
Develop measurements and KPI’s to drive the team’s performance on project delivery and accuracy
Lead initiatives to develop engineering practices and processes that improve quality, productivity, and results
Adhere to the Company’s values and behaviors aspired to by RWECE
Able to travel up to 30% of the time


Job Requirements and Experiences:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university
Advanced degree preferred
A minimum of 5 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience is preferred
Working knowledge of equipment utilized in the renewable energy sector, including utility-scale wind turbines
Demonstrated experience leading root cause analyses and corrective action problem-solving for mechanical components
Demonstrated experience developing component or repair specifications and working with suppliers to qualify mechanical components for purchase or repair
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Strong leadership, communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to multitask while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts


Work Environment:

This position is office-based, with some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

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.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.

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