Our client is looking for an experienced Grid Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the successful delivery of the Project Grid Connection. You will be a primary interface between the company, the grid operator and planning authorities. The main purpose of the Grid Manager will be to ensure the grid connections on the large-scale solar/Wind projects in Romania are delivered and to ensure that the connection process is appropriately managed from early design to successful completion.
 
 
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with the TSO/DNO.
• To carry out technical due diligence and risk assessment on grid connection schemes/grid offers received from TSO/DNO.
• Manage Consultants and Developers to support Grid delivery.
• To provide the cost estimates and grid connection delivery timescales.
• Take ownership of the process of grid applications ensuring they are submitted in a timely manner and progress through the DNO/TSO and National processes without delay.
• Establish relationships with competent HV/MV contractors and EPCs to drive performance and value without compromising quality.
• To review the technical designs submitted by HV/MV contractors and /or EPCs.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with the TSO/DNO.
• To carry out technical due diligence and risk assessment on grid connection schemes/grid offers received from TSO/DNO.
• Manage Consultants and Developers to support Grid delivery.
• To provide the cost estimates and grid connection delivery timescales.
• Take ownership of the process of grid applications ensuring they are submitted in a timely manner and progress through the DNO/TSO and National processes without delay.
• Establish relationships with competent HV/MV contractors and EPCs to drive performance and value without compromising quality.
• To review the technical designs submitted by HV/MV contractors and /or EPCs.

 
Ideal Candidate Has

• Proven track record of experience in Romania within the Grid connection space.
• Full conversant with the end-to-end TSO/DNO/ICP process for renewable connections.
• Have conducted technical due diligence and risk assessment of the grid offers/agreements.
• Have conducted design reviews of the HV/MV substation and design studies.
• Good network of contacts across the TSO/DNO and ICP environment.
• Established relationships with TSOs/DNOs.
• Previous experience in the design and construction of HV/MV substations.
• Experience with construction of grid connections for solar plants.
• Ability to write reports and effectively communicate complex technical matters with clarity.
• Ability to work in a team environment including Operations team, Business Development, EPCs etc.
• Strong knowledge of the entire connection process in Romania: from grid offer request to the entry into operation, through all the intermediate steps (grid design validation, planning consent validation, operation agreement etc.).
• Strong knowledge of the requirement for grid code compliance, TSO/DNO connection procedure and administrative authorizations required for connection of renewable plants in the Italian market.
• A degree qualification in electrical power engineering or a mix of electrical/renewable energy engineering is mandatory.
• Knowledge and experience of power systems, power systems studies and grid connection of renewable projects in Italy.

 
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related Engineering fields.
• Proven track record of 5+ years of Grid Management;
• Electrical Licensing strongly preferred related HV substations;
• In-depth knowledge of National Electrical Code and other PV system regulatory codes.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, self-motivated with demonstrated problem-solving capability.
• Self-starter with excellent presentation skills with constant attention to details and accuracy.
• Self-disciplined and result-oriented.
• Flexibility to travel to project sites in various locations whenever necessary

     

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