High Voltage Technician

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do

Role Overview:

The High Voltage Technician will provide electrical, high voltage (HV), and substation emergency response to operating wind farms across the Company with a primary focus in an assigned region. You will lead maintenance, service, and repair of HV assets in conjunction with other technicians and HV Reliability Engineers.

Main responsibilities:

Monitor and provide electrical, high-voltage, and substation support to operating wind farms in an assigned region, including 24/7 on-call support

Perform testing, repairs, switching, and construction activities as requested

Provide technical expertise for commissioning, start-up, and initial operating activities

Maintain HV spare parts inventory and warehouse

Perform HV switching of step-up transformers, feeder breakers, gang-operated switches, and other related components

Operate heavy machinery such as bucket/line trucks, forklifts, aerial lifts, and overhead cranes

Analyze and report on infrared inspections, battery maintenance, and dielectric oil and SF6 sampling

Lead substation maintenance via Orders to Operate (OTOs) and outage planning

Perform substation and transmission inspections in accordance with NERC compliance requirements

Work closely with site Operations Managers to ensure day-to-day reliability

Serve as the first responder for emergency and routine repairs on HV equipment, including transmission lines, HV cable terminations, and splices

Provide remote HV support to the HV Reliability Engineers for complex troubleshooting, component testing, and proof checking

Ensure adherence to all pertinent HV OSHA safety requirements

Provide detailed written reports to management including root cause analyses

Maintain HV vehicle in ready-to-respond order

Perform critical HV test equipment calibrations

Additional duties as required

Employment type

Regular, Non-Exempt Employee

Work site

Blue Canyon Wind Farm, Carnegie, OK

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent, plus continuing education in the electro-mechanical field

5+ years of relevant technical experience; experience in power generation or distribution preferred

Necessary qualifications to operate HV equipment

Strong knowledge of medium- and high-voltage substation electrical equipment, collection systems, transmission design, and operations; familiarity with power factor test sets, AC/DC hi-pots, low res ohm meters, and transformer turns ratio test units preferred

Familiarity with electronic communication systems (SCADA)

Familiarity with Order to Operate (OTO) and Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license

Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products. (Preferred)

Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise. (Preferred).

Travel:

30%

Behavioral Requirements:

Strong problem-solving ability

Ability to be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision

Ability to multi-task in a complex, dynamic environment

Ability to perform basic electrical mathematical calculations

Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, drawings, and documents relating to engineering and construction, including one-line, three-line, and wiring diagrams

Ability to work with other crews performing high line maintenance and repair

Familiarity with the operation of capacitor banks, transformer load tap changers, and motor operated air breaks

Willingness and ability to travel at least 30%

Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as needed

Physical demands & working conditions:

Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching approximately 75% of the time while on wind farm sites. Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment.

Walking: Ability to walk .25 to .5 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on wind farm sites

Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Lifting: Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 60 pounds and to occasionally lift items weighing between 60 and 100 pounds

Climbing:

Ability to climb turbine towers in excess of 100 meters in height to access the work area

Weight must not exceed 275 pounds, excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job-related tasks, to be in accordance with the ANSI Fall Protection Standards.

Vision/Hearing: Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Tolerance to Extreme Weather Conditions: Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time while on wind farm sites

Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster ( You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;

Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;

Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute

Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília

Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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