RWE · 2 hours ago
Sr Wind Operations Engineer I
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRWE Clean Energy, LLC is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, focusing on providing high-quality jobs and supporting American energy independence. The Sr Wind Operations Engineer I provides technical support to Operations teams for onshore wind projects, with responsibilities including analyzing electrical components and leading root cause analyses to improve fleet performance and reliability.
EnergyEnergy StorageEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrialRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Participate in Technical Due Diligences (TDD) for electrical components, which will ensure that operational insights are effectively captured
Analyze the existing generators, converters, transformers, controls, and electrical failure modes in the RWECE fleet
Evaluate the criticality of each failure mode within electrical components and evaluate the risk of catastrophic failure
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
Lead initiatives to develop engineering practices and processes that improve engineering quality, productivity, and results
Mentor and train other engineers to improve the competence and performance of the team
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
Adhere to the Company’s values and behaviors as aspired to by RWECE
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university
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 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 and communication, and the 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
Able to travel up to 30% of the time
This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations
Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
A minimum of 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience preferred
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
RWE
RWE is a provider of renewable energies as well as generating electricity, building storage facilities, and trading energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katja Bartsch-Wünschel
CEO, RWE Renewables Europe & Australia GmbH
Markus Krebber
CEO
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