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Apex Systems

Electrical Pitch Engineer

Apex Systems, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States, 33410

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Wind Turbine Electrical Engineer

Apex Systems is actively hiring for a Wind Turbine Electrical Engineer role with a Fortune 200 Renewable Energy Client! This position is designated as remote with 25% travel. Position: Wind Turbine Electrical Engineer Location: Juno Beach, FL (Preferred) - Potential for remote with 25% travel Purpose: This contractor will be supporting the operation and maintenance of wind turbine electrical systems. Experience: 3-5+ years of relatable professional experience in engineering, consulting, or project management preferred. Hours: M-F, 1st shift. Potential for OT with approval Length of Assignment: 12 month contract + potential extension Seeking an engineering candidate to support the operation and maintenance of the wind turbine electrical systems. Applicants should have experience in one or more of the following areas: Electrical Systems (up to 690VAC, 230VDC) Electrical Sliprings Electric Motor and Drive Systems: Motors: DC Series, DC Compound Wound, AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous, brakes, resolvers, encoders AC to DC and DC to AC Power Converters Batteries and/or Ultra Capacitors Circuit breakers, contactors, relays and fuses Power Electronic & Control systems Electrical parts repair processes Passion for data mining and analytics Previous experience with pitch systems and/or wind turbines desired. Basic Requirements Electrical Engineering Degree or 5+ years of equivalent experiences Willing and able to climb wind turbines and access turbine hub Have experience writing repair, operations, and/or maintenance procedures and specifications Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams Willing to work in an office environment Ability and interest to learn and self-teach new skills and technologies Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects and deliverables Data driven decision maker Estimated travel 20% to wind sites and vendor shops Additional information on team The goal of the Electrical Wind Fleet team is to increase uptime of the fleet and decrease operation and maintenance costs. Responsibilities include: Root Cause Analysis for fleet level issues Repair Processes: Repair specifications, repair vendor qualifications, partnering with vendors on new procedures and opportunities Drive quality, reliability, availability, and safety improvement initiatives using a data driven mindset. Solutions include component and data-analytic (AI) Remotely support operations teams on difficult turbine specific troubleshoots Mentor wind fleet site teams on site level quality improvement initiatives Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide. EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.