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 projectsAdvise 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 loopLead technical discussions with DNOs, Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs), Designers, Development Project Managers, EPC teams, and legal counselProvide technical and grid design for any support required in delivery of projectsEnsure project compliance with relevant regulations and policiesProgram Risk Management, ongoing monitoring of program risks and wider enabling works, evaluating payment structures and project timescales to mitigate issues as they ariseAid 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 energizationCollaborate with ICPs to ensure DNO's meet requirementsCollaborate with project teams to explore potential cost-saving opportunities within the grid offerReview the technical designs submitted by the ICP, HV/MV contractors or EPCs to ensure compliance and to achieve cost efficiency without compromising qualitySupport 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 fieldStrong knowledge and understanding of the grid functioning and planning in the UKCurrent or previous experience of working for a UK DNO, ESOStrong network with grid operatorsMS Office, AutoCAD, DigSilent, PSSE (or similar) and Electrical; Engineering software domainFluent in English languageAvailability for national and international travelFull, clean driving licence + business insurance suitable for work use.
KEY SKILLS Good communication capabilitiesCreativity and a drive for excellenceStrong personal organisation skillsAvailability and sense of responsibilityStrong attention to detailSelf-motivated and proactiveAbility to manage stress and to work under pressureGood teamwork skills