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