Principal High Voltage Specialist

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $52.24 – $65.30 per hour.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with potential for overtime pay, holiday pay, and a generous bonus scheme.

Job Summary

The Principal High Voltage Specialist role supports the Operations and Maintenance of the Vineyard Wind 1 Offshore Wind Generating Facility. This position will report directly to the High Voltage Engineering Manager at the Barnstable, MA O/M Facility. This role is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of all On-Site O/M activities related to the Balance of Plant works for the Offshore Wind Generation facility.

Job Duties

• Execute safe operations on managed onshore and offshore transmission assets.
• Become Authorized Person under company safety rules in accordance with OSHA and BSEE standards. Including but not limited to the following responsibilities:
• Carrying out High-Voltage switching operations under the direction of a System Operator
• Comply with company policy to implement Lockout / Tagout provisions on system isolations.
• Perform de-energized verification testing of electrical transmission circuits and apparatus using approved work methods.
• Determine appropriate locations and install personal protective grounds in accordance with approved work methods.
• Hold “Clearance” for responsibility of work on the Primary (High-Voltage Network)
• Review switching schedules to be accurate and correct for the work to be performed under a Clearance.
• Provide oversight and safety observation of contractor works under a Clearance.
• Ability to read and interpret One- Line operating diagrams.
• Have thorough understanding and knowledge of electrical work scopes and associated hazards to take responsibility for oversight and management of work crews.
• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance activities on HV electrical equipment and associated protection and control systems.
• Perform work in accordance with relevant procedures, processes and technical literature.
• Efficiently troubleshoot, perform corrective actions, fault identification and data collection for abnormal system conditions.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• 5-7 years of O&M or Commissioning experience within the field of High-Voltage Electric Power Generation, Transmission or Distribution.
• Experience operating, installing, testing and maintaining HV / MV electrical apparatus
• Authorized Person under Company Safety Rules, or Qualified Electrical Worker with ability to become Authorized.
• Journeyman License from recognized Utility or Apprenticeship program preferable
• Up to date or willingness to acquire GWO and HUET with CA-EB
• Maritime experience preferable
• Must be flexible with regard to working patterns
• Basic computer & reporting skills
• Communication & supervisory skills