Piedmont, Italy
**** This Role can be based in Spain or Portugal****
As a member of the Asset Excellence department, the Electrical Infrastructure Specialist (EIS) will be a technical expert for the specification of new electrical infrastructure for new Growth projects, and the integration of new generation plant with existing operational assets.
Acting as a key technical stakeholder between the Operations and Growth departments, the EIS will be responsible for the specification of new electrical infrastructure, developing Employer Requirements for future construction contracts that are aligned with Operational strategy and requirements. The EIS will work closely with Growth execution teams to ensure design meets specification, monitor the progress of construction, commissioning and testing, and support Operational takeover of newly constructed assets.
For Growth projects which involve existing operational assets, such as co-location, overpowering, or repowering, the EIS will act as the critical liaison between the Electrical Reliability team, Construction, and EPC contractors to ensure that modifications to existing electrical infrastructure are designed and safely implemented to mitigate operational risk.
As a member of the Engineering Optimisation team the EIS will also have the opportunity to support the development of performance improvement initiatives and strategies to extend the lifetime of assets.
The initial focus for the newly appointed EIS is to support the design and construction of 240MWp of solar PV to be co-located on 5 existing wind farms in Northern Spain. Expected to last 24 months, the delivery of the programme is under the accountability of Asset Excellence and the EIS will lead on all electrical engineering and grid compliance workstreams.
Key Responsibilities
1.Growth Delivery Support
Employer Requirement Development
Collaborate with the wider Operations organisation to define precise technical specifications for electrical infrastructure, ensuring alignment with long-term operational strategy
Integrate emerging industry best practices into construction contract requirements to maximise future opportunities for operational efficiency
Conduct due diligence to validate project viability and technology choices
Design Review and Validation
Construction Monitoring and Operational Oversight
2.Operational Asset Optimisation
Performance Optimisation
Lifetime Management
In partnership with the electrical reliability team, develop and implement lifecycle management strategies for electrical infrastructure to extend asset life and improve return on investment
3.Operational Asset Technical Support
As required by the Asset Maintenance and Electrical Reliability Team:
Provision of Technical Expertise
Commercial and Procurement Support
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Strong understanding and demonstrable experience of working with renewable energy power plant design and operation, including LV and HV subcomponents, and balance of plant electrical infrastructure
Knowledge of grid connection agreements and compliance
Understanding of SCADA systems used in power generation
Understanding of relevant quality and design regulations
Language Skills (Fluent in Spanish and English)
Relevant experience:
Essential
Experience in the design and construction of renewable energy projects
Supporting the negotiation and/or execution of EPC or Balance of Plant agreements
Multi-project and stakeholder management
Contractor and resource management
Has worked across internal teams to ensure delivery
Project management experience
Worked across several jurisdictions
Education and qualifications:
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