Senior Engineer II, Operations Engineering

Senior Engineer II, Operations Engineering
LocationAustin, TX
Job TypeFull time
On-site
Utilities

About This Job


Senior Engineer II, Operations Engineering

Location(s):

Austin, TX, US, 78701

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Engineering

Remuneration: Exempt

The Senior Engineer II, Operations Engineering provides technical support to the Opertations 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 with effort on Operational success and needed repair at existing project sites.

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


Role Responsibilities:

Participate in Technical Due Diligences (TDD) for electrical components, which will ensure that operational insights are effectively captured
Analyze the existing generators, converter, transformer, control and electrical failure modes in the RWECE fleet
Evaluate the criticality of each failure mode within electrical components and evaluate risk of catastrophic failure
Perform root cause analysis and corrective action for generator, converter and electrical system damages and failures
Support generator, converter and transformer failure dispositions
Support (and/or manage third party consultants) in conducting root cause analyses to determine primary reasons for major failures and find solutions for them that impact plant operations
Mentor and train other engineers to improve competence and performance of the team
Develop component specifications and repair/ refurbishment specifications for electrical critical parts to ensure their reliability
Develop measurements and KPI’s to drive the team’s performance on project delivery and accuracy
Allocate time for R&D efforts focused on future tools and technologies
Lead initiatives to develop engineering practices and processes that improve engineering quality, productivity, and results
Review and ensure turbine grid compliance
Develop and review maintenance procedures for electrical components
Review and manage software updates and ensure their processes are in place
Adhere to the Company’s values and behaviors as aspired to by RWECE


Job Requirements and Experiences:

Requires Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university
Advanced degree preferred
12 years’ relevant electrical engineering experience preffered
Working knowledge of equipment utilized in the renewable energy sector inclusive of 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
Knowledge of the different generator and converter/inverter types
Knowledge of wind turbine generator electrical systems
Knowledge of industry standards and recommended practices
Knowledge of data analytics, reduction and reporting
Strong interpersonal skills, with 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 and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to multi-task, 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 an office-based role 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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Any questions? Contact rwece_recruiting@rwe.com

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

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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