Statcom Expert & Project Manager

at  Elia Grid International

WHO WE ARE

Elia Grid International (EGI) is a global engineering consultancy company, part of Elia Group (Belgium) and 50Hertz (Germany), specialising in complex power system challenges. Our goal is to provide high-quality solutions for the challenges of the energy transition. Our multidisciplinary team of experts offer strategic, technical, and regulatory advice in all fields related to power transmission, as well as a range of specialist solutions to a diverse and international client base in the power sector.
Elia Grid International has offices in Belgium, Germany, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and Malaysia.

YOUR FUNCTION

EGI wishes to reinforce its team working on Owner’s Engineering in the context of deep integration of renewable energy sources, Energy and Balancing Market Integration. To achieve this, we are looking for Statcom Expert & Project Managers to be responsible for delivering expertise in all aspects of HVDC projects (with a focus on converter stations).
With your extensive experience in HV Reactive Power Compensation System technology and proven track record in project management, you will take responsibility for the preparation, planning and implementation of EGI Statcom projects. Your responsibilities will include the quality, budget, schedule and reporting of your project and/or sub-project. In addition to your specialist experience, you must also be an efficient organizer, assertive, a capable communicator and a team player.

Typical activities involve (but are not limited to):

• Defining plant-specific requirements for the Statcom system especially defining single line diagrams and Statcom layouts included in client substations;
• Editing technical guidelines for Statcom components and equipment and their interface connection;
• Supervision and quality checks during the Statcom plant and its auxiliary system installation process;
• Controlling the entire technical implementation process from developing concepts, and drafting tender documents to award contracts and accepting delivery from customers and contracting parties;
• Ensuring that technical customer requirements are implemented and compliance with the relevant guidelines and regulations in accordance with all safety regulations;
• Drawing up comparisons of technical and economic alternatives and doing preparatory work for cost-intensive investment decisions;
• Actively collaborating with project managers, drawing up reports, budget forecasts and schedules, attending construction meetings, placing orders under framework agreements;
• Quality control by taking part in factory acceptance tests and on-site operational tests Statcom plant primary equipment;
• Approval and checking of Statcom equipment and plant documentation;
• Determine basic requirements for Statcom components and equipment, transformer and busbar control and protection equipment and Statcom auxiliary power supply concepts.

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