Field Technical Rep

Invenergy; El Paso (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking a Field Technical Representative to assist the O&M manager with day-to-day activities of technicians and contractors within the balance of plant requirements. The role involves operating and maintaining high voltage equipment, inspecting wind turbine towers, and ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local requirements.

Responsibilities include developing operating procedures, managing inventories, and evaluating contractor work, with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Must have strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of 34.5 kV and 345 kV systems including protection relays, padmount transformers, fault identification, maintenance, NERC, OSHA and Electrical Safety.
• Experience using CMMS to maintain equipment records and reporting.
• Knowledge and experience with high voltage tooling and protective equipment.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders and work at heights greater than 80 meters (250 feet).
• Ability to move up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Weight must not exceed 120 kg (265 lbs.) excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Travel up to 25%.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assist the O&M manager with all aspects of the day-to-day activities of technicians and contractors within the balance of plant requirements.
• Prepare and implement operating procedures, complying with company, customer, and industry standards, ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, and Local requirements.
• Operate and maintain high voltage electrical equipment through known maintenance practices.
• Climb wind turbine towers, on a limited basis, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect equipment.
• Understand electrical and mechanical functions as well as engineering drawings of all components in the Balance of Plant system.
• Maintain inventory, tooling, facilities, equipment and parts.
• Identify, document, and communicate opportunities for operational and quality improvements.
• Obtain, compile and analyze information to properly identify course of action for proactive and reactive maintenance and repairs.
• Provide a high level of professionalism and technical expertise, while working with minimal oversight.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, budgets, labor costs and reports.
• Evaluation and supervision of contractor scope, proposals, and repair work.
• Perform required inspections and reporting in a professional and effective manner.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communications

Written communications

High voltage systems knowledge

CMMS

High voltage tooling

Outdoor work

Climbing heights

Lifting up to 45 kg

Driver's license

Travel up to 25%

US work authorization

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

Position Overview

As the Field Technical Representative you will assist the O&M manager all aspects of the day to day activities of technicians and contractors within the balance of plant requirements; including generation tie-line, substation, collection system, pad mounted transformers, civil works/foundations/roads, facility grounds, environmental and land owner relations.

Responsibilities Will Include The Following

• Responsive and able to manage to deliverables and contractual obligations, while interfacing with varying parties internally and externally with competing interests.
• Prepare and implement operating procedures, complying with company, customer, and industry standards, ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, and Local requirements.
• Operate and maintain high voltage electrical equipment through known maintenance practices.
• Climb wind turbine towers, on a limited basis, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect equipment.
• Understand electrical and mechanical functions as well as engineering drawings of all components in the Balance of Plant system.
• Maintain inventory, tooling, facilities, equipment and parts.
• Identify, document, and communicate opportunities for operational and quality improvements.
• Obtain, compile and analyze information to properly identify course of action for proactive and reactive maintenance and repairs.
• Provide a high level of professionalism and technical expertise, while working with minimal oversight.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, budgets, labor costs and reports.
• Evaluation and supervision of contractor scope, proposals, and repair work.
• Perform required inspections and reporting in a professional and effective manner.

Qualifications

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of 34.5 kV and 345 kV systems including but not limited to; protection relays, padmount transformers, fault identification, maintenance requirements, NERC, OSHA and Electrical Safety requirements.
• Experience utilizing CMMS system to maintain equipment records and reporting.
• Knowledge and experience with high voltage tooling and protective equipment.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance and work at heights greater than 80 meters (250 feet).
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Weight must not exceed 120 kg (265 lbs.) excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Travel up to 25%.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

This is a safety sensitive position. Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company.

Base Pay

$82,000.00 - $103,000.00 USD Annual

Bonus: 15%

• Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.