Substation Engineer / Project Manager (nyc-mw-sub-eng) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Responsible for providing technical and strategic support to a team of technical associates for substation/transmission Inside Plant Assets. Position requires supporting the process from specification to delivery, installation and ongoing support while in operation, including analyzing the performance of various asset class/equipment types ranging in voltage ratings from 4 kV to 345 kV.
The following equipment in this roles responsibility includes but is not limited to; Gas Insulated Switchgear, Circuit Breakers (oil, gas, vacuum and air), circuit switchers, disconnect switches, stand-alone CT's, PT's, metering units and sheltered isle switchgear.
• Identify trends and gaps with respect to asset class health data and provide direction/ recommendations to Operating Groups
• Generate solution options (maintenance / replacement plan) dealing with poor performing assets or catastrophic failure scenarios where Operations is requiring direction or improved performance. Development of repair/replace strategies
• Develop asset life cycle plans. Assess asset class performance and its impact on system and determining effect on business targets while evaluating economic and operational risks
• Work with Substation Engineering performing equipment ratings and refine/update as necessary
• Advanced understanding of system impact on equipment and equipment impact on system, and expertise to apply, design, specify, operate & maintain, thermally rate and coordinate the application of Transmission system equipment
The following equipment in this roles responsibility includes but is not limited to; Gas Insulated Switchgear, Circuit Breakers (oil, gas, vacuum and air), circuit switchers, disconnect switches, stand-alone CT's, PT's, metering units and sheltered isle switchgear.
• Identify trends and gaps with respect to asset class health data and provide direction/ recommendations to Operating Groups
• Generate solution options (maintenance / replacement plan) dealing with poor performing assets or catastrophic failure scenarios where Operations is requiring direction or improved performance. Development of repair/replace strategies
• Develop asset life cycle plans. Assess asset class performance and its impact on system and determining effect on business targets while evaluating economic and operational risks
• Work with Substation Engineering performing equipment ratings and refine/update as necessary
• Advanced understanding of system impact on equipment and equipment impact on system, and expertise to apply, design, specify, operate & maintain, thermally rate and coordinate the application of Transmission system equipment