Job Description
EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.
Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
What you will do - Liaison with Performance, FSE, and Technology engineering teams to collaborate on issue identification and resolution, ensuring gaps are identified and addressed
- Builds consensus among cross-functional teams and influences decision-making of leadership audiences with effective presentation of value based recommendations
- Constantly evaluate and improve communication methodologies between central technical and field personnel, as well as case and issue management strategies
- Ensure engagement of Reliability team with 3rd party technical resources to develop novel solutions and to manage OEM root cause processes and feedback
- Work with Technology and Asset Management teams to develop end of life strategies for major components and turbine maintenance
- Stay abreast of industry issues and solutions, and facilitate engineering presence at user group and technical conferences as it supports the working plan
- Facilitate technical support to the Materials group to ensure proper planning and execution of the major component refurbishment and sourcing plans
- Working with FSE team, lead the development of advanced repair strategies, and internal capabilities to repair and replace major components in the field
- Lead the review and establishment of maintenance requirements and practices within the field for all operating assets
Role Overview: The Senior Manager Reliability Engineering provides leadership for the Reliability Engineering team and owns major component reliability across the North American Fleet. The Reliability Engineering team interacts with multiple departments across Asset Ops and all sites directly to deliver technical support as needed.
Main responsibilities: - Responsible for the reliability of all major components across EDPR NA's operating fleet
- Responsible for the talent acquisition, and management, of the members of the Reliability Engineering team, including development of cross functional expertise to support a growing operational fleet
- Responsible for setting the strategy of the Reliability team, focusing on identification and mitigation of major component failures
- Responsible for evaluating expertise coverage across knowledge areas and developing action plans to address identified gaps
- Responsible for implementing effective field rollouts of corrective or retrofit projects as required, and aligning with CMR's overall implementation and tracking strategies
- Other duties as required to fulfill the job description
Employment type Full-Time
Work site Houston Office - Hybrid
Minimum Requirements: - 5+ years of relevant experience in wind energy operations/engineering
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Travel: Up to 25%
Behavioral Requirements: - Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
- Ability to work around low, medium, and high-voltage equipment
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Physical demands & working conditions: - Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
- Walking: Ability to walk .5 to 2 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites.
- Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled form
- Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
- Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Equal opportunities for all Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster ( You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (
Need more reasons to apply? As a top employer we:
- Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
- Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
- Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;
Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
- Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
- Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundacin Msfamlia
- Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle
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