Responsibilities:
- Drive the Project team on realization of the Project specific requirements with existing functionalities: Controls Application modes Grid integration as well as all related and relevant systems and processes.
- Drive the integration of the Fluence BESS control system into the Transmission System Operator (TSO) EMS systems: development of logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of the BESS to meet TSO requirements.
- Work with field engineers to find solutions to problems as they arise during commissioning/testing of a system in all controls-related subjects.
- Support the product development engineering of utility scale energy storage solutions including the development implementation and testing of controls applications.
- Develop standardized test procedures and execute tests (FAT / SAT) to reduce commissioning time and perform testing including involvement in hands on lab testing during evaluations of prototype systems.
- Drive interface to Client and sub-contractor to support Controls compliance and drive concept during Tender and Project Execution phase.
- Develop and maintain documentation of existing Controls infrastructure including hardware applications protocols communication links and system backup and recovery strategies.
- Keep current with all Company products developments and projects as they apply to the Controls network at both site and enterprise levels.
- Maintain strict management of change control procedures and documentation.
- Remain current on industry best practices and updated technology to ensure the company is provided world-class Controls services.
- Support company strategy and provide relevant reporting and updates to Company leadership as needed.
- Develop and recommend performance management and feedback to current Controls technical support KPIs.
- Executing tasks related to Fluence safety KPIs
- Travel throughout EMEA
Link to Fluence Core Values
-Leading: Provide leadership by example on assigned projects and within solution engineering team
-Agile: Consistently consider and be prepared for project adjustments to enable meeting dynamically changing requirements
-Responsible: Fully support on ensuring that projects / tasks are executed according to plan and fulfill highest safety standards
-FUN: Support an environment for co-workers where people are satisfied and motivated to work.
Skill Requirements
- Bachelors / Masters degree in computer / industrial engineering with focus on automation and controls (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant Controls/Software/programming experience with a power utility or related industry and the design operation and maintenance of a power plant.
- Extensive knowledge in the electricity transmission/distribution sector and EMS systems: Grid code and requirements analysis development and testing of algorithms for Grid services applications.
- Extensive knowledge in SCADA protocols: IEC/103/104 IEC 61850 MMS DNP3 Modbus & TCP/IP PLC Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) SEL Real Time Automation Controller (RTAC) SEL Relays & Meters Siemens Relays & Meters & SCADA Gateways & Data Concentrators.
- Experience in Linux based systems and commands. High-level programming languages such as Python and shell/bash scripting. Experience with Github.
- Experience in MathWorks Simulink for model-based systems engineering C/C.
- Experience on the design operation and maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment including but not limited to inverters transformers I/O racks telecommunications and controllers
- Solution-orientated mindset
- Good communication skills
- Fluency in English
- German / other language skills desired
Connection to Fluence Competencies
-Delivering Excellence
-Deliver assigned projects to satisfaction of co-workers
-Thriving together
-Encourage strong cooperation within and across teams
-Fiercely Innovate
-Develop innovative solutions to serve needs of internal and external stakeholder
Required certificates
- Fluence safety trainings
- International travel health certificate (if required for critical countries)