Senior Electrical Grid Maintenance Specialist

Company Overview

Energias de Portugal S.A. (EDP) is a global energy company that leads based on the values of Innovation, Sustainability, and Humanization.

We create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contribution to society.
The EMC MV/LV South of E-Redes Networks Platform guarantees the execution of construction works maintenance and service replacement in MV equipment and installations (including TC MV), LV, and IP, in compliance with security standards and the Quality Regulation of Service by the Company and customers.

This role ensures continuity of electricity supply, better asset performance, and achievement of defined objectives while optimizing resources.

Salary

Relying on the job requirements and the location in Portugal, we estimate this position's salary to be around €35,000 - €50,000 per year.

Job Description

As a Senior Electrical Grid Maintenance Specialist, you will:

• Monitor the electrical grid in a disturbed state until normal operating conditions are restored;
• Perform maintenance activities on electrical grid assets, including small conservation and repair tasks;
• Inspect and operate the electrical grid;
• Analyze, manage, and make decisions regarding incidents and occurrences on the electrical grid;
• Estimate, schedule, and oversee electrical grid maintenance work;
• Isolate and reintegrate electrical installations;
• Commission and decommission electrical installations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Training at the 12th Year, Technological and Professional Courses in Electrical Installations Technician; Electrical Networks Technician and Electrical Installations, Electricity, Electrotechnics, Electronics, Electromechanics, Mechatronics, or related areas;
• Professional experience up to 3 years as a technical staff member in operational functions;
• Experience in maintenance activities and training in working at heights;
• Experience and technical knowledge in the operation/analysis of MV (Medium Voltage), LV (Low Voltage), and IP networks, and transformer stations (a plus);
• Proficiency in basic computer navigation (Windows) and Office tools (mandatory);
• Ability to climb medium and high voltage poles and work in adverse weather conditions, particularly involving fault detection (mandatory);
• Driver's license and availability for frequent travel (mandatory);
• Residence in Portugal (mandatory), preferably near the workplace;
• Commitment to Safety, Environment, and Quality;
• Customer focus, Agility and Speed, Problem Solving, Self-control/Self-confidence, and Process Orientation are decisive skills for the performance of the role.

Benefits

Being part of EDP means having access to:

• Professional experience in an international company that is a leader in its sector, with flexible working arrangements and hours;
• Recognition through remuneration compatible with the function and other additional benefits;
• Opportunities for personal and professional development (cross-cutting projects, mobility, volunteering, etc).

Others

About EDP: As a socially responsible company, we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group.

We are TOP Employer Certification by TOP Employers Institute (EDP Portugal; EDP Renewables) and Gender Equality Index by Bloomberg (EDP Portugal; EDP Renewables). If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply.