Grid Operations Specialist M/F
At Voltalia we are passionate about renewable energies! We are an electricity producer from wind, solar, hydro, biomass and storage and also a service provider to 3rd party clients such as Development, EPC, O&M and Distribution.Today we are in 20 countries, split among 4 continents, and offering a global operating capacity to our clients. We are listed on the regulated Euronext market in Paris since July 2014.
Our Development department is looking for a talented and experienced Grid Operations Specialist. This position will be based in Stonehouse and will have the following responsibilities: - Study new policies and regulatory changes to identify risks and opportunities in the operations phases of projects
- Advise projects’ stakeholders on the relevant legislation and regulations
- Interact with other departments to feed into development strategy and advise on operational issues, closing a feedback loop
- Lead technical discussions with DNOs, Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs), Designers, Development Project Managers, EPC teams, and legal counsel
- Provide technical and grid design for any support required in delivery of projects
- Ensure project compliance with relevant regulations and policies
- Program Risk Management, ongoing monitoring of program risks and wider enabling works, evaluating payment structures and project timescales to mitigate issues as they arise
- Aid EPC and Asset Owners with the delivery of projects under the EBoP and/or Grid connection Contracts from kick-off meeting with ICP and DNO, up to energization
- Collaborate with ICPs to ensure DNO’s meet requirements
- Collaborate with project teams to explore potential cost-saving opportunities within the grid offer
- Review the technical designs submitted by the ICP, HV/MV contractors or EPCs to ensure compliance and to achieve cost efficiency without compromising quality
- Support Asset Owners in the review of Non-Contestable scope of works, budgets and any potential variations/delays from the DNO, including technical discussions (ex.: potential DNO upgrade works in other substations/overhead lines, communication and protection requirements, fibre optics)
REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree or Degree in Electrical Engineering - Specialization in Energy Systems or Automation Systems (mandatory);
- At least 7 years of experience in this field
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the grid functioning and planning in the UK
- Current or previous experience of working for a UK DNO, ESO
- Strong network with grid operators
- MS Office, AutoCAD, DigSilent, PSSE (or similar) and Electrical; Engineering software domain
- Fluent in English language
- Availability for national and international travel
- Full, clean driving licence + business insurance suitable for work use.
KEY SKILLS
- Good communication capabilities
- Creativity and a drive for excellence
- Strong personal organisation skills
- Availability and sense of responsibility
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Ability to manage stress and to work under pressure
- Good teamwork skills
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COMPANY
Voltalia UK
BUSINESS LINE
EAI - EC - Grid
CONTRACT TYPE
Permanent Contract CONTRACT DURATION
LOCATION
United Kingdom, Stonehouse (Bristol Area)
STARTING DATE
Feb 25
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