Grid Connection Manager

at  Lightsource bp

SUMMARY

To ensure that grid connections required by Lightsource bp projects in UK & ROI are delivered in a timely and cost- effective manner, in accordance with the technical specs of the DNO/TSOs and the Applicable Law, plus to ensure that grid code compliance is appropriately managed and maintained throughout the development process and the lifetime of a plant.

• To provide the cost estimates and grid connection delivery timescales to business development teams.
• To manage and be responsible for the process of grid applications ensuring they are submitted in a timely manner and progress through the DNO/TSO and National processes without delay.
• To maintain relationships with DNO/TSO to support the grid application and delivery process for LSbp projects in country of operation.
• To maintain relationships with HV/MV contractors and EPCs to drive performance and ensure they deliver their services to Lightsource standards.
• To review the technical designs submitted by HV/MV contractors or EPCs to LSbp requirements and to achieve cost efficiency without compromising quality.
• To be responsible for “grid intelligence” and implementation of new connection methods arising from DNO/TSO policy changes and changing industry standards.
• To negotiate and develop grid connections design that reduce installation time and cost whilst maintaining or improving plant.
• Support the operation and maintenance of the plants by providing grid expertise to the Asset
• Manager & O&M team managers throughout the life of the plant.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with the TSO/DNO design and delivery teams ensuring Lightsource projects progressing smoothly through the project lifecycle.
• To be responsible for the updating and optimization of Quickbase/M-Files to support team activities.
• Develop and maintain key processes.

KNOWLEDGE

• Strong technical knowledge of HV (132-400kV) and MV (11 – 66kV) connection work in the UK&ROI
• Strong knowledge of the requirement for grid code compliance, TSO/DNO connection procedure and administrative authorizations required for connection of renewable plants in the UK&ROI markets.
• Knowledge of securing interconnection capacity in the auction or during the interconnection process
• Knowledge of the transmission grid operations in the UK & ROI.
• Knowledge of HV/MV substation and circuit design and construction standards
• Candidates with knowledge of UK & ROI grids would be given preference.
• Knowledge of the dynamic and power quality compliance studies
• Candidates with work experience in UK & ROI DNO/TSO connection/planning teams will be given priority.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferably a degree level qualification associated with electrical power systems and/or electrical engineering.
• Candidates with additional qualification in renewable energy (PV/BESS) would be preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record & experienced in a similar role.
• Candidates with experience of working directly for DNOs and/or power system consultancies will be preferred.
• Full conversant with the end to end DNO/ICP process for generator connections
• Commercially astute
• Good network of contacts across the DNO and ICP environment.
• Established relationships with DNOs.
• Previous experience in the design and construction of PV solar plant