Evergreen-GRID Engineer Specialist

  Specialist | Full-Time  | Engineering

Vestas  New Zealand is looking to grow the Power Plant Solution department are looking to welcome their next Engineers, lead engineers, and Specialists within their team. The team oversees all grid aspects during the sales/construction/Service phase of the projects in APAC.

You will be Working with a team of engineering professionals across the region working closely with other cross-functional teams delivering comprehensive and compliant grid solutions. The role will encompass technical and stakeholder management from presales all the way to service on multiple projects

Responsibilities:

Engineer, Lead Engineer

• Support power system studies to define the wind farm generator performance standards and to develop the wind farm control system functional design specification and reactive plant requirements. Coordinate activities with the grid modeling department;

• Review of Balance of Plant (BoP) design, drawing, and document submissions from subcontractors against industry best practice, law, international and local standards, in addition to Vestas' contractual and interfacing requirements from the perspective of grid connection compliance;

• Ensure grid connection deliverables required to be submitted by Vestas are provided in a timely, safe, and high-quality manner; • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure grid connection issues are resolved on time;

• Undertake and support the procurement, design, installation, commissioning, and testing of wind farm grid monitoring equipment, and control systems;

• Undertake generator performance standards compliance testing, model validation (R2) testing, and generator registration with AEMO, including liaising with site-based personnel;

• Engage and maintain power systems engineering consultancies when required;

• Research and prepare formal responses to inquiries regarding wind farm technical performance. Prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers;

• Attend and provide input to various safety, design, technical, and risk meetings, workshops, and reviews;

• Assess Variations, Requests for Information (RFIs) and payment claims

• Review tender specifications.

Competencies:

• Have a significant background in undertaking grid connection studies using PSCAD, PSSE, and Powerfactory and be able to interpret, comprehend, and communicate the simulation study performance and apply this to demonstrate compliance with the relevant performance standards and as applicable to the real-world performance.

• Must have extensive experience with PSCAD, PSSe, and Powerfactory.

• Experience in the electricity generation sector.

Specialist: 

•Develop standardized grid solution & design within Vestas plant /product specifications and contractual obligations.

•Ensure technical quality during the implementation of the proposed grid solutions & design through a review of key documents and procedures.

•Develop and maintain technical-quality processes and methodologies including review procedures and checklists.

•Development of technical expertise and competence within the regional grid team by conducting formal and informal training and also through a documented technical knowledge base.

•Interface for internal cross-functional (technical) collaboration between Vestas regional and global teams. This includes regional feedback for market-specific product development and solutions.

•Interface for external stakeholder (technical) collaboration to support Vestas in developing and supporting the wider renewable industry through integrated participation in technical forums and conferences.

•Extensive participation and support towards regional "Must-win" and special projects.

•Represent Vestas in relevant working groups and committees.

Competencies:

•  Experience in leading generator grid connections through various stages of the connection process- connection agreement, power-on, and testing, (operational experience would be an added value).
•   Experience in power system assessment using PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory simulation tools. Specifically, the interpretation of the plant and WTG performance from the assessment results.
•   Knowledge of Generator and power systems modeling. Wind farm modeling using Vestas product models is highly valued.
•   Knowledge of grid performance and capabilities of Vestas WTG and plant controller is highly valued.
•   Experience in negotiation with major stakeholders, such as clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
•   Experience in projection execution within the EPC framework from a grid connection perspective.
•   Enhanced technical report writing and presentation skills. Prior experience in conducting technical training and participation in technical conferences

If any of these roles interests you, please send in your EOI's, and the team will be in touch with you.

      What Vestas Offer:

•  An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy.
• The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development.
• Global career progression prospects.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced and dynamic team

Our Benefits

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible workplace arrangements
• 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims 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, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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