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Sr Field Engineering Specialist/ Wind Turbine


Scope Services
5 days ago
Posted date
5 days ago
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JOB SUMMARY: Performs moderately complex engineering detail and field work, ensuring work orders are complete and all requirements are met. Selects cost effective and safe project designs. Serves as a primary customer contact for assigned communities regarding new or changes to existing electric and/or gas systems. May train less-experience staff.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: These accountabilities are not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and does not limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees assigned to this job.

Primary Accountabilities : *Handles moderately complex customer inquiries involving company procedures and engineering detail using standard operating procedures involving tariff application, extension rules and agreements, service rules, code requirements, service entrance, and metering requirements.

*Works with the crew to communicate work orders and train crew members. May plan, schedule, assign, and review the work of crews.

*Plans work orders including as-builts, preparing estimates and work orders, preparing material lists, ensures accuracy of sag calculations, switching/valve sequence planning, training, and writing accurate policies and procedures.

*Performs a variety of field work, including locating and sizing of services, load determination, distribution easements, staking, survey work of increasing difficulty, field checks, securing licenses, and completion of joint use applications while adhering to regulatory requirements. Is responsible for ensuring timely completion and completeness of information.

*Tracks and reports work related functions necessary to support the business processes including creating work requests, CIS transactions, and establishing projects in work management, GIS/Mapping System, and various other systems. Obtains information from engineering prints & prepares necessary maps & sketches.

*Provides technical support for work requests, resolves technical issues, and ensures crews understand work scope, detail and structure.

*Works with hourly and salaried supervisors in scheduling work for others.

*Assists in community and customer relations as required. Is a representative of the company and participates in community activities. *Interacts with operations managers to identify resource requirements.

*Responsible for emergency response back-up in assigned process (i.e. widespread electrical outages or gas emergencies). This includes assessing risks and costs, determining labor resources, assisting in managing callout procedures and monitoring performance measures for employees involved with emergency response. Demonstrates ability to handle emergency response across processes.

*Keeps current in knowledge and understanding of company procedures, rates, rules, practices, standards, and application of construction materials. Supervision *Performs work under the general supervision of a Team Lead.

1. ADDITIONAL DUTIES Assist Alliant Energy personnel in performing pre-work walkdowns to locate and identify any pre existing deficiencies before repower activities commence.

2. Work with Alliant Energy personnel which may necessitate assisting with LOTO activities, confined space entry or troubleshooting activities.

3. Observe any and all job scopes being performed by the contractor as part of the repower activities to ensure work instructions are being accurately followed and quality work is being performed.

4. Observe and record work activity performed by site personnel on a daily basis as well as weather and any causes for work delays.

5. Observe critical crane lifts to ensure all necessary care is taken to ensure safe work and avoid damage to major components.

6. Perform spot checks on work while hub is on the ground to ensure proper installs are being completed and all components are being installed properly.

7. Observe housekeeping conditions of crane work sites to ensure all hydraulic components are handled, stored and installed using care to prevent contaminants from entering the system.

8. Assist Alliant Energy in performing post-install walk downs to ensure that all repower work has been completed properly and to adequate quality standards.

9. Assist Alliant Energy personnel in identifying any punch list items remaining after work completion.

QUALIFICATIONS :The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform this job. Educational Requirements Education Level Field of Study Required/Preferred Associate Degree Preferred

Required Experience

*2-5 years of related experience in the Wind Turbine construction industry, Wind O&M, or equivalent Other Requirements

*Must possess a valid driver's license.

*Must be willing to work in a remote location fulltime

*Travel can include occasional overnight stays.

*Demonstrated solid working knowledge of Vestas V-82 Wind Turbine or equivalent construction practices.

*Demonstrated solid working knowledge of design and work packaging standards, federal/state regulations.

*Demonstrated solid working knowledge of Vestas V-82 Wind Turbine construction equipment, project management,

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
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JOB SUMMARY
Sr Field Engineering Specialist/ Wind Turbine
Scope Services
Cedar Rapids
5 days ago
N/A
Contract / Freelance / Self-employed

Sr Field Engineering Specialist/ Wind Turbine