Grid Connection Manager Greece 4478
Grid Connection Manager Greece 4478
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Job Title: Grid Connection Manager Greece
Department: Grid
Reporting to: Head of Grid Greece
Location: Athens Greece
About Lightsource bp
We are Lightsource bp and were on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade weve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable reliable largescale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting longterm sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.
What Youll do (the role)
SUMMARY
The position requires both technical and commercial knowledge. This role involves a team player aptitude to ensure that grid connections required by Lightsource bp projects in Greece are processed and delivered in a timely and costeffective manner in accordance with the technical specs of the TSO and the Applicable Law.
The candidate will be involved in technical aspects related to the MV and HV electrical engineering side of the PV power plant interconnection to the HV grid from project development to design construction and operation in compliance with the following main responsibilities:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Head of Grid for Project construction Project Development and Project Acquisition processes including the review of design proposals and thirdparty reports on grid connection and HV electrical related matters.
- Contribute to maintaining and optimizing minimum technical specifications for all MV and HV electrical related equipment and project management involved in the construction of a PV plant/ substation.
- Conduct substation electrical equipment document review and specification including main power transformers switchgears cables protection equipment including relays and instrument transformers
- Support the Head of Grid in contractual negotiation with HV EPC regarding technical areas such as HV electrical engineering equipment specifications testing
- Support Head of Grid on leading the interconnection activities to energize the project by managing and scheduling the meetings with contractors and TSO as well as handing over documentation (technical documents time schedules permits etc.
- Support on the review of project budget nonconformities or poor performance of the contractor
- Management of the Owner Engineer including design review
- To carry out technical due diligence and risk assessment on grid connection schemes/grid offers received from TSO.
- To assist in providing the cost estimates and grid connection delivery timescales to business development teams.
- Management and coordination of external consultants to complete the internal assessments.
- Regularly attend the site to review construction activities
- Monitor ICP timeline installation major equipment FATs SAT commissioning SIT and energization.
- Support in management of construction and procurement as that developing relationships with vendors contractors and internal stakeholders
- Managing timelines and deliverables while scheduling and managing deadlines
- To manage and be responsible for the process of grid applications ensuring they are submitted in a timely manner and progress through the TSO and National processes without delay.
Who were looking for
QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree or masters degree in electrical / power engineeringadditional qualification in renewable energy (especially PV) would be a plus
- 2 years exposure in HV substation projects
- International working experience or in projects globally
- Fluency in English spoken and written
- Additional European languages will be a plus
KNOWLEDGE
- Technical knowledge of HV 150400kV) connection concept in Greece along with the associated construction and commissioning activities
- knowledge of HV/MV substation and circuit design and construction standards
- Candidates with exposure in substation construction environment
- Candidates with knowledge in power system analysis software (Digsilent/ PSS) or cable ampacity calculation software (Cymcap) would be given priority
- Candidates with knowledge of TSO connection procedure and administrative authorizations required for connection of renewable plants in the Greece market would be given priority
- Knowledge of TSO specifications and working methods would be given priority
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Strong interest in renewable energy
- Proactive and being able to prioritize workload
- Autonomous adaptable and multiskilled
- Forward thinking a problem solver and solution provider;
- Able to promote a positive working culture within the team;
- Strong organizational and good communication skills
What challenges could you expect on that role
- Having a great exposute to international teams among which working language is English
- Interacting with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Constantly adapt to new ways of working
Why youll want to work for us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible
Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized
Alongside a competitive salary we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus retention bank health insurance pension and other local benefits.
Be inspired
Beyond your daytoday working life at Lightsource bp theres a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.
Our Core Values
Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety Integrity Respect Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
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