Principal High Voltage Specialist

PRINCIPAL HIGH VOLTAGE SPECIALIST is required by our Client, within the Renewables industry for a permanent position, based in Boston, MA.

POSITION SCOPE

The Principal High Voltage Specialist role supports the Operations and Maintenance of the Project Wind Generating Facility. This position will report directly to the High Voltage Engineering Manager. 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.

• 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.

Experience / Qualifications

• 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.