Operation Specialist

The Operations Specialist is responsible for driving operational excellence across Apex Clean Energy’s assets in Illinois by ensuring all sites’ peak performance. The Operations Specialist will be responsible for electrical work in the maintenance, operation, and repair of substations, and other Balance of Plant electrical equipment while supporting a region-wide team of Site and Facility Managers at various utility-scale wind and solar sites. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations within our Asset Management department, this position will utilize comprehensive project planning and management practices to proactively monitor, anticipate, and circumvent risk to ensure safety, minimize down time and consistently deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform advanced and highly skilled electrical work in the maintenance, operation, and repair of substations, and other Balance of Plant electrical equipment

• Monitor and operates the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System controlling the electric distribution system and switching

• Apply knowledge of electronics and electrical systems to diagnose and correct problems

• Evaluate and monitor abnormal system conditions, monitoring routine preventative maintenance programs; establishing and maintaining routine operating procedures

• Use various electrical test equipment and instruments such as: meggers, portable transformer gas analyzers, volt meters, resistivity and conductivity meters, current meters, etc., as maintenance aids in performing troubleshooting and non-destructive testing of substations

• Evaluate the work and performance of others

• Provide regional support to site managers as needed at project sites located just south and east of Bloomington, Illinois. There will be occasional travel to support other Illinois projects from time to time as needed.

To succeed as an Operations Specialist at Apex Clean Energy, you'll need to excel within the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• At least five years of professional experience in the maintenance of overhead, underground, and other Balance of Plant electrical systems on wind and solar facilities
• Extensive knowledge of all substation equipment including electrical, mechanical, and control equipment
• Protection and control experience with microprocessor relay communication and event analysis
• Knowledge to perform advanced and highly skilled electrical work in the maintenance, operation, and repair of substations and other Balance of Plant electrical equipment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
• Ability to document, plan market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills
• Ability to live and work from the Champaign County, Illinois area and provide support to all projects within region
• Ability to travel up to 50% between project sites in the state of Illinois.

Work Environment:

Works in both an indoor office environment and an outdoor environment, occasionally at night which may be subject to inclement weather. Extended hours may be required to complete scheduled repairs.

How You’ll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits.

• A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
• A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness
• Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
• Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
• Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
• Base and bonus commensurate with experience
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.