Job Summary
- Company
- Vestas American Wind Technology, Inc.
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Industries
- Energy and Utilities
- Manufacturing - Other
- Engineering Services
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Electrical Safety Specialist
About the Job
Primary work location: Portland, Oregon
Power your life
Vestas offers you challenging career opportunities in a global organization. As the world's leading supplier of wind power solutions we have installed more than 39,000 wind turbines in 63 countries. We are currently more than 20.000 employees, and we are eager to welcome new dedicated colleagues. Care to join us?
About Us
Wind power is modern energy. It is clean, independent and renewable. It can be installed quickly and the price is both predictable and competitive. With more than 39,000 wind turbines installed in 63 countries, Vestas is the world’s leading supplier of modern energy. Our core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale and maintenance of wind technology that uses wind energy to generate electricity. Visit Vestas.com to learn more about what it’s like to work at Vestas. Vestas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.
Come Join Us as a Electrical Safety Specialist
Responsibilities and Tasks
The Electrical Specialist provides leadership in the development and implementation of global/corporate/strategic electrical safety standards. The Electrical Specialist will provide expertise to the Business Units to ensure employee safety and regulatory compliance.. The Electrical Specialist will provide strong organizational focus and communication in alignment with Vestas key performance indicators and Vestas’ business objectives.
Essential Functions:
1) Establish Vestas Minimum Standards for Lockout-Tag out and Electrical Safety Program.
2) Provide technical support to the Business Units in the implementation of Minimum Standards for Lockout-Tag out and Electrical Safety Program, including
a) Site-specific Regulatory (including NFPA 70-E) requirements
b) Personal Protective Equipment
c) Training
d) Provide Subject Matter Expertise to the Vestas Business Academy in the development and deployment of training for Lockout-Tag out and Electrical Safety.
3) Work directly with Technology R&D in order to ensure the highest level of electrical safety in the new Wind Turbine Generator designs and upgrades.
4) Manage electrical safety activities, to include:
a) Data collection and management
b) Regulatory research and evaluation
c) Regulatory inspections and response
d) Requests from customers, group Sustainability, and Vestas Business Units
5) Perform Electrical Safety/LOTO audits:
a) Report findings
b) Evaluate and provide recommendations
c) Monitor audit action item closure
6) Develop and maintain an electrical legal registry for every Business Unit site in North and South America
7) Facilitate Root Cause Analysis Investigations of serious electrical incidents, including citations.
8) Maintain professional expertise so as to keep the organization aware of electrical safety regulatory changes that may impact the business.
9) Actively participate in Wind Energy Association and/or other standardization organizations affecting policy for electrical safety standards in the Wind Industry
Education, Training and Skills Required:
- Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- PE or equivalent professional certification required
- 5-7 years of experience in electrical safety
- Demonstrated success in full scope policy management.
- Strong Cooperation and Communication Skills.
- Cultural understanding/international experience
- Customer-focused, proactive, and results-oriented
- Root Cause Analysis Expertise
- 25% Travel Domestic & International
- Ability to climb up to 300’ straight ladderProficiency in M.S. Office, Outlook, and general knowledge of HSE data systems
What We Offer
As a member of the Vestas team, we offer a competitive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: fully funded healthcare; dental; vision; vacation and sick time; generous 401(k) plan; tuition assistance; and much more. Relocation assistance is available.
For consideration please apply online below.
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