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RWE · 1 day ago

Sr Wind Operations Engineer I

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

RWE Clean Energy, LLC is a leading renewable energy company in the United States, committed to increasing its asset base of wind, solar, and battery projects. The Sr Wind Operations Engineer I provides technical support to operations teams for onshore wind projects, focusing on improving fleet performance and reliability through root cause analyses and engineering practices.

EnergyEnergy StorageEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrialRenewable Energy

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Electrical EngineeringRenewable Energy KnowledgeRoot Cause AnalysisData AnalyticsWind Turbine SystemsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university

A minimum of 8 years of relevant electrical engineering experience preferred

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

Preferred

Advanced degree preferred

A minimum of 8 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

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RWE is a provider of renewable energies as well as generating electricity, building storage facilities, and trading energy.

Founded in 1898

Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU

10001+ employees

https://www.rwe.com

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