Engineer II the future of clean energy!
Become part of RWE, one of the world’s leading players in the field of clean energy as an Engineer II Wind Operations located in the vibrant heart of the city of Austin, Texas. If you’re an ambitious engineer who’s enthusiastic about sustainability, operations, and innovation, this is an opportunity to step up and make a huge impact in one of the fastest growing industries on the planet.

Austin Career Opportunity for Wind Engineer

• Job Title: Engineer II, Wind Operations
• Location(s):: Austin, TX, US, 78701 RWE Clean Energy,
• LLC: To start as soon as possible,
• Job Type: full time, permanent
• Functional area: Engineering Remuneration: Exempt

Wind Operations Engineering Jobs Description

The Engineer II, Wind Operations Engineering supports operations for onshore wind projects with technical expertise. This role will collaborate closely with the Asset Managers, Operations and Maintenance staff, Project Managers and other O&M Engineering teams to identify, quantify, analyze, report, and resolve the root causes of fleet performance and reliability issues. This position will be responsible for all of the renewables assets in the Americas once the project is out of construction completion and through decommissioning, focusing on achieving Operational performance and repairing legacy problems at developed projects.

As the fleet gets older and RWECE expands the position is designed to support our growing asset base and the increasing maintenance activity that is usually associated with an aging system.

Be a part of Wind Operations:

• Assess the criticality of each drivetrain component failure mode and assess the possibility of catastrophic failure
• Backs root cause analysis and corrective action of drivetrain damage and failures
• Lastly, do drivetrains_ accordingly Pop Matrix of the slot.
• Support (and/or workout, in coordination with third-party consultants) root cause analysis to identify primary contributors to key failures and identify and implement solutions that address plant operation efficiency and/or safety or technical reliability concerns
• Measurement and KPI’s to guide the performance of the team on project delivery and accuracy.
• Lead efforts to establish engineering practices and processes that enhance quality, productivity, and performance
• Behave in line with the Company’s values and conduct as embodied in RWECE’s HR policies

Job Requirements and Experiences as a Mechanical Engineering:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university is required Advanced degree preferred
• At least 5 years related experience in mechanical engineering is desired
• Practical experience using equipment used for renewable energy in the field, such as utility-scale wind turbines
• Proven ability to lead root cause and corrective action problem 
• Solving for mechanical components Proven ability to create component or repair specifications and qualify mechanical components for purchase or repair with suppliers
• Good interpersonal skills, capable of relationship management with customers Proven eagerness to get to know Company and the renewables sector
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Teams Strong organizational leadership and communication, also ability to adhere to deadlines
• Strong organization and ability to manage numerous tasks and deliverables
• Must have the ability to work on several tasks at the same time, independently and in a team environment
• Highly motivated self-starter, results orientated, and good problem solving skills
• Has a demonstrated ability to empathize, connect, and communicate with people of all backgrounds Takes direction well, is easy to push and grow, and is coached easily Has a business mindset, is detail-oriented, understands business principles as well.

How to Apply for Wind Energy Engineer

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 89870
Any questions? Contact rwece_recruiting@rwe.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected statuses.

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Engineer II, Wind Operations Engineering Salary & Benefits:

Health (HSA, Medical, Vision, and Dental) And More (Life Insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD, 401K w/ Match, Occupational Accident). Eligible staff members also take part in short-term incentives, over and above their salaries.

About RWE – Biggest Names of US Renewables Industry 

RWE Clean Energy is among the most prominent names in the US renewables industry – and the No.2 solar operator in the country. Having built a team of over 1,500 people, the company has more than 15 years’ experience developing, building and operating renewable energy projects and ambitious visions for the future.

In line with RWE’s Growing Green strategy to grow its global renewable portfolio to over 65 GW of net capacity and spend more than EUR 55 billions gross globally by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is committed to dramatically expand its operating asset base in the US. This is supported by a 24+ GW project pipeline in onshore wind, solar, and battery storage which makes it one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project presents constantly changing technical, intellectual and social complexity – and contributes to a culture where everyone can flourish, have fun and be excited about every day. And our financial strength means you can be bold and you can move fast, as we shift to new technologies — and do what we do better, together.

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