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 Sr Power and Performance Improvement Engineer is responsible for improving the availability, efficiency, and reliability of the EDPR wind and solar fleet. The Power and Performance Improvement Engineer will provide broad technical support across the organization to promote best practices and achieve operational excellence. This position will be based in Houston, TX.

Main responsibilities:

Improve wind turbine and solar site performance by providing recommendations regarding availability, production, and reliability issues/initiatives to senior-level EDPR personnel
Lead the standardization of operations, maintenance, and engineering processes
Manage cross-platform initiatives between European and North American fleets
Work with various internal and external groups including the engineering and technical support personnel, EDPR’s corporate and regional reliability engineers, site operating personnel and other teams in the Asset Operations and the Performance Management
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) of turbine, inverter and panel faults and failures, in conjunction with the Reliability team
Lead the efforts to trial various retrofits to improve turbine performance and validate the changes on technical and commercial aspects
Provide recommends for fleet wide implementation plans
Manage all configuration changes in the EDPR fleet to achieve availability goals
Manage wind turbine and solar supplier technical resources to ensure focus on priorities and achieve performance improvement targets by being the EDPR technical point of contact
Review and coordinate all technical aspects of wind and solar supplier major retrofits and upgrades to achieve high reliability and avoid reduced service life and failures
Support operability reviews, wind and solar site commissioning, end-of-warranty inspections, and procurement to ensure proper equipment operation
Implement lessons learned and lead continuous improvement of processes to enhance performance of our wind and solar fleet.
Additional duties as required

Employment type

Work site

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical degree, Master’s degree is desirable
5-7 years of experience in a related field or 2-3 years of applicable experience with a Master’s degree
Experience working with wind turbine systems and/or solar operations preferred but not required; Industrial controls and hydraulics experience and/or familiarity with heavy machinery, generators, solar PV and power generation equipment will also be considered
Thorough practical and technical knowledge of industrial equipment and functionality
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 to 50%

Behavioral Requirements:

Must have strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
Ability to learn wind turbine mechanical functionality and advanced Lean Six Sigma techniques
Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, drawings, and documents relating to engineering and construction
Strong analytical skills
Ability to be self-motivated
Strong time-management skills and demonstrated efficiency in providing technical support on multiple concurrent activities
Strong planning and organizational skills for developing and implementing complex and multifaceted action plans
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to operate a motor vehicle, including possession of a valid driver’s license
Physical capability to climb in order to access wind turbine towers and equipment for inspections and data collection

Physical demands & working conditions:

Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
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 lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Safety: Ability to understand, follow, and communicate safety recommendations/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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/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 (https://www.eeoc.gov).

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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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