Technical Intergration Officer - Smart Grids
Climate17 are working with a well-known renewable energy business who have developed a control & optimisation platform which monitors and controls assets of both company renewable generation and third parties remotely.
They are searching for a Technical Integration officer to take be responsible for the successful onboarding of flexible assets into the company’s Smart Grid Virtual Power Plant; supporting the end-to-end onboarding of customers, as well as the account management thereafter
Responsibilities
Integration and onboarding of assetsSpecifying and instructing development of new capabilitiesIdentify and assist in contract negotiations for procurement of necessary technologiesWork closely with internal stakeholders (planning, construction and operations teams)Assess the interface requirements of new Grid services in contemplation.Advise VPP Growth Officer on whether prospective assets align with Ancillary Service needs (size, location, design)Understand the technical requirements of National Grid ancillary services and how these can be met by flexible technologies.Engage with the Development branch of the Smart Grid team in developing the service requirements and maintaining accurate asset state dataMaintain the records of asset detailsContribute to strategy development for the teamResearch and assess the viability of all emerging flexible technologies of interest to the VPP.Research potential new services from National Grid and the Distribution Network Operators.
Requirements
Technical understanding of renewable technologies, in particular energy storageAbility to read and understand a site Single Line DiagramUnderstanding of IT communication methods, e.g. MODBUS or MQTTUnderstanding of power system terminology e.g. reactive power, frequency etc.Excellent analytical abilityStrong report writing abilityGood communication abilitiesExcellent MS Excel, Word, Visio skillsA pro-active ‘can-do’ attitudeUnderstanding of the UK energy regulatory frameworkGood organisational and process disciplines
Location: Stroud, Glos. – Hybrid working available
About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.
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