CL - Maintenance Specialist - Control & Protections

If you are passionate about renewable energy and want to contribute to the transition toward a more sustainable future, we invite you to join our team. At Mainstream, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and diverse professionals while contributing to projects that have a meaningful long-term impact

• Reporting to: Head of Investment and Asset Management, LATAM.
  
• Department: Asset Management.
  
• Job Location: Santiago, Chile.
  
• Travel Required: Yes, Nacional and International.

What do we do?
Mainstream Renewable Power is a leading renewable energy company with significant experience in renewable energy projects worldwide, spanning wind, solar, and emerging clean energy technologies. With a growing portfolio of renewable assets in operation, Mainstream is committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions to support the global energy transitionds.

What are we looking for?

The Maintenance Specialist Control and Protections is responsible for the comprehensive coordination of maintenance, protection, and control activities for electrical systems in renewable energy plants, including substations and associated infrastructure. This role requires leadership in managing protection, control, scada systems, and technical oversight to ensure operational reliability and continuity. Additionally, it involves effective contractor management on-site, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, while optimizing the lifecycle management of critical assets.

What Challenges will you face?

• Support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of renewable energy assets across our wind energy portfolio.
• Coordinate maintenance activities, contractor execution, and technical interventions to ensure high operational performance and availability.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of plant operations, protection and control systems, and operational processes.
• Analyze technical issues and support troubleshooting, corrective actions, and operational restoration activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on commissioning activities, operational enhancements, and future project development.
• Promote high HSE standards and support compliance with technical, regulatory, and management system requirements.
• Participate in initiatives focused on operational optimization, asset reliability, and long-term performance improvement.
  

What knowledge do you require?
Educational, knowledge and experience background

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent, with solid experience in the operation and maintenance of generation plants, substations, and high-voltage systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of protection and control systems, SCADA, telecommunications, and electrical testing activities.
• Experience working with renewable energy assets, including wind and/or solar power plants, as well as commissioning and operational support activities.
• Understanding of plant performance, reliability, and operational KPIs within renewable energy environments.
  
• Good IT skills, including MS Office and SharePoint.

Language skills

• Spanish
• English proficiency is considered an advantage.

Other Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in dynamic environments and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with a collaborative mindset and focus on delivering high-quality work.
  

Willing to travel:

• Flexibility to travel as required.

What we offer?

We offer the opportunity to work in a collaborative and diverse environment within the renewable energy industry, with exposure to a wide range of projects and teams. We also provide a competitive compensation and benefits package.