Renewable Energy Field Specialist

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE’s Generation & Natural Gas Storage team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Renewable Energy Field Specialist position!

This position provides support to the Program Manager in overseeing and managing the renewable energy’s daily operations. Responsibilities include active fieldwork, work planning, scheduling, procedures & practices to ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of all site assets—including solar modules, tilt tubes, inverters, wind turbines, roads, padmount transformers, fencing, transmission and underground collector system, communication systems, radio tower, meteorological system, SCADA system and substation. Provide assistance to the Generation Group with development and execution of strategies to promote compliance with established or anticipated regulatory requirements and/or industry best practices for operations, training and procedural documentation initiatives. Interfaces with appropriate internal departments, contractors and regulatory agencies to facilitate operations and maintenance compliance strategies and practices. Please note this role includes climbing wind turbines > 300 feet in severe hot and cold weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in engineering, business, science or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least two years of relevant work experience.
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communications skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Basic knowledge of cost estimating and scheduling concepts.
Proficient with basic computer programs: MS Word, Excel, Outlook or equivalent E-Mail.
Knowledge of electro-mechanical equipment and systems, tooling, techniques and procedures involved in maintenance and repair of operating equipment.
Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently, influence others and resolve issues.
Customer-oriented, a positive, team-oriented attitude, flexibility, an understanding of the business issues driving the need for the project, and solid work ethics are expected.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must get qualified and maintain working at heights qualification.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management or related discipline.
Experience managing projects and programs.
Project management training.
Understanding of underground and overhead electrical – communication equipment systems.
Strong communication and presentation skills and techniques to bring about agreement between different points of view. Ability to write clear, concise and direct narrative and reports.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills for single or multiple technical areas.
Understanding and experienced with electro-mechanical equipment and systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills for single and multiple technical areas.
Advanced Project Management Training and Project Management or Construction Management Certification from an accredited institution (PMI or College). Ambition to expand knowledge and experience and seek increasing levels of responsibility.

Salary Range: $80,200 – $115,800

Tagged as: Renewable Energy/Sustainability