{"id":1183196,"url":"https://alion.io/job/rwe-substation-maintenance-specialist-i","title":"Substation Maintenance Specialist I","company":{"id":45975,"name":"RWE","domain":"rwe.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/rwe","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":40000,"max_usd":70000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1879},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-18T02:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-18","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T23:46:53Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":8,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":8},"description":"RWE Americas, LLC\nTo start as soon as possible, full time, permanent\nFunctional area: Operations & Maintenance; Power Plants\nRemuneration: Non-Exempt\nTheSubstation Maintenance Specialist I assists with difficult transmission/substation engineering tasks that require extensive analysis of alternatives to reach decisions and make appropriate recommendations on technical issues. The role performs routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on substation and collection system components.\nRole Responsibilities:\nAssures that all operations and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the electrical systems of the wind farms\nPerforms routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs on substation and collection system equipment (e.g., transformers, breakers, capacitors)\nExecutes high-voltage switching and grounding under guidance, and follows established safety protocols (NFPA 70E, lock-out/tag-out)\nUses standard test equipment (e.g., battery testers, IR cameras) to collect readings and document results\nAssists senior specialists in interpreting one-lines and basic schematics to complete assigned tasks\nMaintains accurate records to support compliance programs, including NERC documentation\nBegins mentoring newer hires and provides basic guidance on safe work practices\nMaintains substation equipment, collection system and transmission lines; works with RWE employees as well as contractors to insure proper maintenance and or repairs are performed on the electrical equipment in a safe and timely manner\nPerforms high voltage switching and grounding of the electrical equipment, including writing switching orders, along with applying the appropriate lock and tag out needed for clearances\nWorks with Compliance Officers to maintain NERC compliance at all times\nReviews maintenance and repair test reports and propose follow-up actions as necessary\nEnsures work performed is correctly documented and conforms with the scope being performed and meets regulatory requirements as set forth by RWE compliance department\nMust be available for travel up to 30% of time; applicant must be available to travel to all RWE North American sites as the need arises\nTechnical Training will be ongoing i.e. IR training, battery testing and maintenance; it will be the employee’s responsibility to learn these core fundamentals\nJob Requirements and Experiences:\nHigh School degree or equivalent required\n2- or 4-year degree (preferred) from an accredited school, other than a correspondence or on-line in a technical hard science (Engineering, Physics, Power, or closely related field)\nCurrent Journeyman or a Master Electrician license may substitute for 2 years of experience\nMinimum 3 years’ work experience in Operations and/or Maintenance in power generation, transmission or distribution\nPrior High Line worker, substation, and relaying skills are preferred\nWorking knowledge of major substation equipment, i.e. power transformers, breakers, capacitors, current and potential transformers, and battery systems is preferred\nApplies working knowledge of substation and collection system components (transformers, breakers, capacitors)\nUses basic to intermediate testing tools (IR cameras, battery testers) to support inspections and maintenance\nUnderstands safety standards (NFPA 70E, lock-out/tag-out) and follows procedures precisely\nReads and applies one-line diagrams with guidance\nHandles routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and minor troubleshooting\nIdentifies issues and escalates complex problems to senior staff\nWorks under direction from senior technicians\nCommunicates inspection results and progress clearly\nBegins providing guidance to less experienced technicians\nCompletes assigned tasks independently with moderate oversight\nManages own work across single-site maintenance activities\nKnowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools\nKnowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures\nAbility to work within tight deadlines\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team\nAbility and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned \nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.\nAbility to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)\nAbility to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day\nWork Environment:\nWorking at night for testing of Substations\nMust be available for travel to all North America sites as the need arises\nWorking in and around live Substation; receive and understand all requirements to meet NFPA 70e\nTravel to all sites will be necessary at any given time to support the sites\nMust be knowledgeable in safe work practices around energized equipment, including minimum approach distances\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.\nBenefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.\nApply with just a few clicks: ad code 93277. Any questions? Contact HR: \nWe look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.\nRWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.\nAt RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. 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