Energy Delivery Engineer

Employment Opportunity  ::  Energy Delivery Engineer

Department: Energy Delivery Operations

Employment Status: Fulltime

Salary: CI$5,105 to CI$6,637 or USD$6,113 to USD$7,948

Overtime Eligibility: No

Work Environment: Hybrid

Corporate – Workspace is primarily in the Administrative Building

In Field – Workspace is primarily Off Site at various locations around the island

Plant Area- Workspace is primarily in the Power Plant Area

Hybrid – Workspace is a combination of in the Administrative Building and in the Field or in the Plant Area

Satellite- Workspace is at one of CUC’s satellite locations

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Asset Management:

• Develop asset management plans and reports for Energy Operation Division.
• Analyze large datasets to make informed decisions about maintenance, lifecycle planning and risk management for assets.
• Monitor asset performance metrics, identify inefficiencies and implement strategies to optimize asset utilization and longevity.
• Assess risks associated with asset failure and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective asset management strategies.

Reliability:

• Prepare and analyze T&D system reliability statistics, outages and reports as it relates to the T&D System.
• Conduct root cause investigations for major T&D outages with assistance from various departments to determine corrective action plans.
• Perform engineering analysis on the CUC power system using a power system modelling applications to understand the impact of changes to load, diagnose system problems and develop plans for reconfiguring feeders for maintenance, upgrading etc.
• Review all T&D outages tickets to determine if additional investigation and corrective actions plans are required.
• Prepare formal and written recommendations for proposed reinforcements or upgrades to the T&D system to maintain and improve reliability.
• Responsible for the preparation of T&D external reports including but not limited to quarterly reports to OfReg and Fortis etc.

Operational Support:

• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to energy delivery operations.
• Provide support/assistance during major outages and restoration activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on grid related upgrades.
• Work closely with the operations and maintenance teams to ensure procedures are practical, effective, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Regularly review and update procedures to reflect changes in equipment, technology, and safety standards.
• Assist with training on new procedures and technologies.
• Assist with design, development, implementation and commissioning projects within the business unit.
• Investigate and rectify health, safety and environmental concerns.

Other Duties:

• Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in T&D engineering, T&D standards, T&D equipment, operations, and construction required. 
• Experience with software packages such as asset management, maintenance work order software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with IEEE and NESC standards preferred

Key Competencies:

• Proven experience in a similar role within the electric industry.
• In-depth knowledge of asset management best practices and industry standards.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Anticipates potential problems and develops contingency plans to avoid them.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and industry standards.

CUC offers a very competitive benefits package including pension, health and life insurance. CUC operates within the Cayman Islands, which as a jurisdiction does not have direct or income taxes. Employees working are subject to indirect taxes such as import duties when importing goods from overseas.

About Us: CUC commenced operations in 1966 as the sole provider of electricity in Grand Cayman. The Company operates a modern diesel plant with an installed capacity of 166 MW. The company reached a new system peak load of 124.1 MW on July 18, 2023. Our 200+ employees are committed to providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to over 40,000 customers.

Keeping pace with Grand Cayman’s development has challenged this publicly traded electric utility to become technology-driven and deliver world-class and innovative enhancements in its approach to meeting significant customer growth.

The Territory : The Cayman Islands, a United Kingdom Overseas Territory with a population of approximately 75,000, are comprised of three islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Located 150 miles south of Cuba, 460 miles south of Miami and 167 miles northwest of Jamaica, the largest island is Grand Cayman with an area of 76 square miles.

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