O&M Substation Operator M/F

O&M Substation Operator M/F

As an Independent Power Producer, Voltalia operates in over 20 countries, developing, building, and maintaining renewable energy projects and services across five key technologies: solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and storage. Backed by the AFM Group, a globally recognized, family-owned investment group, we benefit from long-term stability and a shared commitment to sustainable growth.

By the end of 2024, our operational and under-construction capacity reached 3.3 gigawatts—a 14% increase since 2023. With 1,500 employees worldwide, we thrive in a fast-moving environment driven by adaptability, innovation, and collaboration.

In our company, your work directly contributes to a more sustainable world. Whether you're driving projects forward, optimizing operations, or leading strategic initiatives, you're contributing to our mission to improve the global environment and foster local development.

At Voltalia, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds, whatever your race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, and experience. In our company, diversity drives innovation and contributes to a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to make an impact? Bring your energy—let’s power a sustainable future together!   

YOUR MISSIONS

The Substation operators are responsible for operating and maintaining the equipment that keeps our power grid running smoothly. They monitor and control electrical current, voltage, and other aspects of the power supply at substations and must be able to respond quickly to changing conditions in order to keep the power flowing properly. They may also need to perform routine maintenance or coordinate with subcontractors to repair or replace parts as needed.

• Interface with Grid Operator and all the local stakeholders involved in the implementation of O&M activities;
• Operate and monitor equipment in a safe, efficient manner in accordance with company and/or OST policies and procedures;
• Assist in the development and implementation of new processes and procedures with regulatory and safety ;
• Monitor equipment to maintain optimal performance and efficiency;
• Keep accurate records of equipment readings and maintenance activities;
• Perform routine cheek’s on equipment;
• Keep updated the inventory of spare parts;
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures;
• Support the supervision and coordination with subcontractors to repair or replace parts as needed;
• Operating switching devices that disconnect power from equipment or reroute it to other circuits in response to signals from computers or Dispatch Operator;
• Maintaining records of work activities, including accident reports, repair schedules, and work orders;

• Checking meters to make sure they are accurate and recording any discrepancies;
• Monitoring equipment operation to ensure that it is operating properly;
• Responding to emergencies such as natural disasters, lightnings and fires by operating equipment that can restore power quickly;
• Correct implementation of good practices, legal, Health, Safety and Environmental requirements;
• Takes written notes in the operative book, and according to type of work opening the work permit official document for the maintenance team of the Substation;

• For every technical defect and/or faults in OHL, Substation equipment’s, which have dependence by TSO, notifying the National Dispatcher Center NDC of TSO and Plant manager and/or Remote Operation and Maintenance Engineering, according to the notification scheme approved by Voltalia and giving the following details:

1. Identification of the OHL and/or substation equipment (detailed name, code etc.).
2. Type and cause of OHL and/or equipment of substation protection action.
3. Other necessary protection details such as electric parameters registered, fault distance for OHL defect, etc.

• In the hardest situation where from the transmission grid is loosed the system voltage supply, or where in a signifiable manner are changed the main technical parameters of the power system grid, notifying immediately the National Dispatcher Center of OST and wait for further instruction from them.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

• High School Diploma and Electrical background;
• At least 3 years of experience in similar functions;
• High Voltage and Power Electronics;
• Microsoft Office 365;
• Local language fluency and English (mandatory);
• High Level of HSE knowledge;
• Valid Certifications to operate 30kV/220kV Electrical Substation;
• Ability to work in Shifts;
• Knowledge about primary scheme of the Substation;
• Knowledge about auxiliary AC/DC supply scheme of the Substation;
• Knowledge about output settings of the protection relays and automatic settings in correspondence to voltage of substation;
• Knowledge about relay protection instructions for OHL, Transformer, busbars, finders etc.;
• Knowledge about technical instruction of step up/ step down transformers and the tap changer position;
• Knowledge about operation instruction manual in normal and in emergency condition for operating the Substation equipment’s;
• Knowledge about technical procedure for Safety at Work year 2000 and any other HSE instruction applied by Voltalia and/or in application of the Albanian laws or VKM for safety measurement;

KEY SKILLS

• Communication;

• Problem-Solving;

• Attitude;

• Responsibility;

• Accuracy;

• Teamwork spirit.

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