Electrical Engineer - Field Operations

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support and troubleshoot operational facilities like wind and solar. The position involves analyzing systems, providing front-line support, and developing maintenance programs, with opportunities for remote work. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and substantial experience in power systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

Medical and Dental benefits

401(k) and disability benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, specifically power systems.
• Base level knowledge of communication systems used in power generation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support unplanned outages and guide onsite teams.
• Troubleshoot and perform diagnostic testing on devices and systems.
• Develop and maintain field equipment reliability procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SEL tools

Data analytics systems

Job description

Geronimo Power (formerly National Grid Renewables) develops, ownsand operateslarge-scale powerassets throughout America’s Heartland, including solar, wind and energy storage. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business,Geronimo Power equipslandowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. Geronimo Power is a portfolio company managed by Brookfield Asset Management. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit geronimopower.comor follow the company on LinkedIn.

About the Position:

Geronimo Power is seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience in supporting operational wind, solar and BESS generation facilities.Troubleshooting issues remotely (or locally if needed) and developing standard practices across facilities is a common part of this position. Thiswill include providing front line support to site personnel in regards to SCADA, alarm management, substation physical components, protections and controls, switching procedures and development of maintenance programs.This opportunity may be remote.

What you will be doing:

• Support unplanned outages by retrieving and analyzing relay event files to provide guidance to onsite operational teams and decrease return to service time frames.
• Troubleshooting and diagnostic testing of devices and systems to resolve alarms and faults.
• Partner with SMEs and cross-functional teams, as needed, to get equipment back in service in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain field equipment reliability procedures.
• Communicate regularly with manager, asset manager and plant personnel to ensure satisfaction of internal/external customer requirements.
• Participate in or lead business unit improvement initiatives.
• Provide oversight of external professionals & equipment OEMs at a technical level ensuring their work falls in line with company procedures and expectations.
• Ensure all relevant internal controls are followed and develop new controls as needed.
• Perform root cause analysis and present findings to cross-functional teams, including management.
• Assist team with NERC compliance requirements as determined.
• 25% travel to be expected

What you bring to this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a specific Electrical engineering discipline or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting; specifically for power systems
• Analytical minded; Detail-oriented; Well-organized; multi-tasker
• Base level knowledge of communication systems commonly used within the power generation industry for the purpose of configuring and troubleshooting SEL relays/RTAC, network devices, substation equipment, and other OEM devices.
• Ability to identify potential issues and react resourcefully with a team to rectify.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand technical documentation related to renewable energy projects such as local codes and regulations, civil and electrical drawings, or other specifications.
• Proficiency using personal computer tools such as SEL tools, MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, data analytic systems, and other database managements systems.
• Ability & Willingness to be on call nights/weekends/holidays on a rotating schedule.
• Ability & Willingness to travel and assist plants with technical support/troubleshooting. Travel expectations will vary depending on operational needs.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• More than 5 years of relevant experience in Renewables
• Advanced degrees in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• Experience with design/maintenance of SCADA system
• Experience on Substation physical components
• Experience with Substation Protection and Control.

Pay Range for the posted level: Minimum of $90,000.00 - 160,000.00
We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including Medical, Dental, 401(k) and disability benefits.