Responsibilities

• Prepare project specific grid compliance test plan noting the requirements, and with an understanding of plant limitations
• Prepare test schedules for the different grid compliance testing activities with consideration to the project schedules
• Prepare site specific functional design specification for the park level controller and wind turbine generators based on the computer models, and the agreed generator performance standards
• Coordinate with the NSP/TSO and undertake generator performance standards compliance testing, and model validation (R2) testing whilst liaising with site based personnel and operators (NSP/TSO/Customer)
• Support power system studies to define the wind farm generator performance standards and to develop site specific requirements
• Coordinate activities with the internal stakeholders on modelling and study aspects
• Ensure high quality grid connection deliverables required to be submitted by Vestas are submitted on time
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure grid connection/compliance issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Engage and maintain power systems engineering consultancies when required
• Discuss with internal stakeholders and prepare formal responses to inquiries regarding wind farm technical performance
• Attend and provide input to various safety, design, technical and risk meetings, workshops and reviews
• Assess Variations, Requests for Information (RFIs) and payment claims
• Review tender specifications
• Support Electrical Engineer in their day to day work with grid compliance aspects

Qualifications

• Bachelor / Master's degree in Power System / Electrical / Similar specialization
• 5+ years of experience in power systems operations, grid compliance/electrical testing or power system analysis.
• Experience using PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory simulation tools desirable
• Substation electrical design well regarded

Competencies

• Ability to supervise consultants and designers in a construction environment - tier one company experience valued
• Experience in review of grid connection compliance design in a construction environment
• Any grid connection experience, especially wind farm registration will be valued
• Generator and power systems modelling - wind farm modelling will be valued
• Any experience in negotiation with major stakeholders, such as clients, consultants, contractors and authorities
• Experience working in high stress environment

What We Offer

We offer you a job in a true global and fast moving organization with excellent opportunities for cross disciplinary and personal development. Emphasis is placed on the right balance between creativity and quality in all aspects. You will benefit from an environment working at a high professional level and with a high technical commitment.