Apex Clean Energy

Apex Clean Energy

Operation Specialist

Champaign County, IL, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 63 days ago
NLPProject ManagementExcelCommunicationMentoringRenewable EnergySCADA

About the role

  • Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America.
  • Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management.
  • The Operations Specialist is responsible for driving operational excellence across Apex Clean Energy's assets in Illinois by ensuring all sites' peak performance.

Responsibilities

  • A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
  • Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth

Requirements

  • Apply knowledge of electronics and electrical systems to diagnose and correct problems
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
  • At least five years of professional experience in the maintenance of overhead, underground, and other Balance of Plant electrical systems on wind and solar facilities
  • Extensive knowledge of all substation equipment including electrical, mechanical, and control equipment
  • Protection and control experience with microprocessor relay communication and event analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

Benefits

  • Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
  • Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
  • Base and bonus commensurate with experience
  • Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays

Company info

  • driven team of nearly 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world's most innovative and forward-thinking customers.
  • For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.
  • driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America's clean energy future.
  • The Operations Specialist will be responsible for electrical work in the maintenance, operation, and repair of substations, and other Balance of Plant electrical equipment while supporting a region-wide team of Site and Facility Managers at various utility-scale wind and solar sites.
  • Reporting directly to the Director of Operations within our Asset Management department, this position will utilize comprehensive project planning and management practices to proactively monitor, anticipate, and circumvent risk to ensure safety, minimize down time and consistently deliver exceptional results for our clients.
  • Primary Responsibilities
  • Perform advanced and highly skilled electrical work in the maintenance, operation, and repair of substations, and other Balance of Plant electrical equipment
  • Monitor and operates the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System controlling the electric distribution system and switching
  • Evaluate and monitor abnormal system conditions, monitoring routine preventative maintenance programs; establishing and maintaining routine operating procedures
  • Use various electrical test equipment and instruments such as: meggers, portable transformer gas analyzers, volt meters, resistivity and conductivity meters, current meters, etc., as maintenance aids in performing troubleshooting and non-destructive testing of substations
  • Evaluate the work and performance of others

Visa & Work Authorization

  • ates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status
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