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:
1. Study new policies and regulatory changes to identify risks and opportunities in the operations phases of projects
2. Advise projects’ stakeholders on the relevant legislation and regulations
3. Interact with other departments to feed into development strategy and advise on operational issues, closing a feedback loop
4. Lead technical discussions with DNOs, Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs), Designers, Development Project Managers, EPC teams, and legal counsel
5. Provide technical and grid design for any support required in delivery of projects
6. Ensure project compliance with relevant regulations and policies
7. Program Risk Management, ongoing monitoring of program risks and wider enabling works, evaluating payment structures and project timescales to mitigate issues as they arise
8. 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
9. Collaborate with ICPs to ensure DNO’s meet requirements
10. Collaborate with project teams to explore potential cost-saving opportunities within the grid offer
11. Review the technical designs submitted by the ICP, HV/MV contractors or EPCs to ensure compliance and to achieve cost efficiency without compromising quality
12. 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
13. Master’s degree or Degree in Electrical Engineering - Specialization in Energy Systems or Automation Systems (mandatory);
14. At least 7 years of experience in this field
15. Strong knowledge and understanding of the grid functioning and planning in the UK
16. Current or previous experience of working for a UK DNO, ESO
17. Strong network with grid operators
18. MS Office, AutoCAD, DigSilent, PSSE (or similar) and Electrical; Engineering software domain
19. Fluent in English language
20. Availability for national and international travel
21. Full, clean driving licence + business insurance suitable for work use.
KEY SKILLS
22. Good communication capabilities
23. Creativity and a drive for excellence
24. Strong personal organisation skills
25. Availability and sense of responsibility
26. Strong attention to detail
27. Self-motivated and proactive
28. Ability to manage stress and to work under pressure
29. Good teamwork skills