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What The Role Is

Reporting to the Site Manager, the Substation Technician will conduct maintenance, repairs and inspections, as designated by the site, of MV & HV electrical equipment. This person must possess a minimum of five years’ experience in the troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of high voltage systems at a power generating facility, or similar industrial setting.

This position will be located at our Alta site in Mojave, CA.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the seven Alta wind sites and four third-party sites in areas of high voltage maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs. Ensure compliance to national/local electrical standards and company objectives.
• Instruct, train, and assist site personnel in safe work practices. Ensure compliance with industry safe work practices and internal engineering standards and procedures by self and contractors performing Balance of Plant work activities.
• Be onsite during planned outages to perform testing maintenance and repair of equipment per NERC requirements. Ensure unsatisfactory test results/conditions are relayed to plant management.
• Review, assist and/or perform high voltage switching, and grounding using approved switching orders and procedures.
• Service, troubleshoot and repair medium and high voltage collective systems, including overhead power lines, underground cable systems, substation switching equipment, power instrumentation and transformer equipment up to 345kV.
• Review site-specific equipment manuals for maintenance and repair requirements.
• Maintain log books, work orders, procedures, timesheets, expense reports, requisitions and other documentation as required.
• Participate in company sponsored continuing education courses to enhance electrical proficiency and knowledge of safe work practices.
• Work alternate shift schedule on short term basis and overtime as required.
• Day travel up to 25% - up to 10% overnight travel required.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or equivalent combination of work experience and technical training required
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of high voltage systems at a power generating facility, or similar industrial setting
• Must have an in-depth understanding of electrical power generation, distribution, and possess a thorough knowledge of medium and high voltage systems including overhead, underground and substation systems
• Must possess a good understanding of operating procedures, environmental and safety rules and regulations, and first aid procedures
• Must possess a valid driver’s license – Class B, or Class A is preferred
• Must be skilled in:
• The use of a variety of electrical test equipment and hand tools
• Interpreting and following technical instruction furnished in verbal, written, diagrammatic and schedule formats
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, technical manuals, and test reports
• Using test gauges, digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and specialized test equipment to test overhead, underground, and substation equipment
• Specific areas of knowledge/familiarity:
• NFPA 70E and Arc Flash hazards
• Proper use of PPE, grounding equipment and switching equipment
• Underground cable fault locating and repair
• Battery maintenance, testing and documentation
• Protective Relay purpose, operation, fault analyzing and event reports
• Transformer maintenance; cooling, oil sampling and DGA analysis
• Thermography- use, training, reporting and analysis
• MV/HV breakers and disconnect operation, maintenance and testing
• Proficiency in operation of an aerial lift truck for line repairs desired

• If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What Would Be Nice

• Journeyman Lineman certification or direct substation experience preferred

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

What We'll Bring

About Clearway Energy Group
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., we own and operate more than 8 gigawatts of renewable and conventional energy assets across the country. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for one future, Clearway’s 6.9 gigawatts of operating wind, solar, and energy storage assets offset the equivalent of more than 10.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Carlsbad, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Houston, TX; Denver, CO and Princeton, N.J.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Clearway, we create a community that isn’t about being the same – it’s about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds and skill sets, coming together to build something big and make a difference in the world. Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military and Veterans.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our teammates. How do we do that? We prioritize new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, Carlsbad, Scottsdale, Houston, and Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays and Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, and enjoy company-provided meals and events.

What We Provide
The salary range for this position is $73,000 to $105,000 and is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals]. The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law.

Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.