- Grid Connection Codes scouting & interpretations and pro-active communication with Transmission Operators in Southern & Eastern Africa's countries with special focus on South Africa
- Input Grid related market requirements to Vestas R&D ensuring future compliance and consistency of Plant offerings
- Provide technical support to Sales Dept. during contract negotiation and bid definition in relation to electrical and grid requirements in order to comply with the applicable standards and technical specifications of the customer
- Participation in team selling approach and building value in each individual project and different customer profiles
- Technical review of the customers' tender documentation and related risk mitigation on project specific basis
- Drive business case optimization and value engineering initiatives for Grid Plant offerings
- Contractual Annex preparation
- Coordinate and support activities with the internal stakeholders on plant electrical model implementation and validation
- Coordinate and support activities with the internal stakeholders on electrical simulation studies to define the wind power plant performance according to site specific grid conditions and requirements
- Prepare site specific functional design specification for the park level controller and wind turbine generators based on grid requirements and simulation studies
- Prepare project specific grid compliance test plan noting the requirements, and with an understanding of plant limitations
- Engage power systems engineering consultancies when required
- Provide technical support to customers, contractors, grid operators & utilities (ESKOM, RETEC), in relation to wind power technology performance and capabilities to ensure their integration into plant design and system interconnection.
- M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems
- 5+ years of relevant work experience on grid connection of Renewable power plants from Wind or PV Industry or from System Operators (like ESKOM and RETEC)
- Knowledge about wind power technology (electrical design and control of WTGs and PPC)
- Knowledge about electrical simulation SW like Power Factory
- Knowledge about electrical simulation SW like PSCAD, or open modelling libraries and tools will be advantageous
- Knowledge about ESKOM grid connection code requirements & process
- Knowledge about power system stability, control and analysis
- Knowledge about Power Quality assessment
- Knowledge about HV, MV equipment and Substation design
- Knowledge about Energy Market in South Africa will be an asset
- English language, both written and spoken.
- Ability to work with no supervision with an international team and to establish good team working relations is essential
- Team spirit
- Ability to reallocate and adjust priorities in a fast-changing environment
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Confidence talking with and presenting to external stakeholders (customers, grid operators, conferences)
- Excellent technical skills with emphasis in problem solving
- Ability to summarize technical topics for non-technical stakeholders
- Creative solution finding and high degree of motivation to satisfy customer needs
- Excellent collaboration skills
- Highly structured and well organized
- Good travel disposition (about 15% of time) in support of customer needs and overall business objectives in MED area
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Electrical Engineer - Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa - Vestas
Description
Professional|Full-Time |EngineeringMED Power Plant Solutions is the department accountable for value engineering, contractual risk management, execution & product management on grid connection & plant control solutions in Vestas power plants along the full project value chain (Development, Sales, Construction and Service stages) in Mediterranean Region, including South European, African, Middle Eastern countries.
Responsabilities
An opportunity to grow and to be part of a large multinational organisation pursuing the vision of being the global leader in sustainable energy solutions.
You will be an integrated part of MED Power Plant Solutions team, valuing professionalism but also a casual atmosphere.
We are a collaborative, multi-cultural, international team of skilled and committed colleagues who are all enthusiastic about wind energy and grid connections.
We have a good atmosphere within the department, and everyone is always prepared to help when needed.You will have good opportunities for professional and personal development in a global corporate company within a very exciting industry - Working as a Grid Engineer opens career paths both in Sales and Engineering within Vestas.
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Read more via this link,About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else.
We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us.
With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at and follow us on our social media channels.
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