Sr Power and Performance Improvement Engineer
Job Location:
Houston, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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 13000 employees around the world we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
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.
- 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 EDPRs 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
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical degree Masters degree is desirable
- 5-7 years of experience in a related field or 2-3 years of applicable experience with a Masters 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
30 to 50%
- 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 drivers license
- Physical capability to climb in order to access wind turbine towers and equipment for inspections and data collection
- 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 ( You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement ().
Need more reasons to apply
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 groups 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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
EDP is a multinational, vertically integrated utility company. Throughout its 40 years of history, it has been building a relevant presence in the world energy scene, being present in 14 countries, in 4 continents. The company has around 12.000 employees and is present throughout t ... View more
