Lead Engineer - Chennai, India - Vestas

    Vestas
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    Full time
    Description

    Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a driving force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas' core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas

    VPS Region APAC > Power Plant Solutions APAC > Grid APAC

    The grid team coordinates all grid aspects across the sales/construction/Service phase of the projects in Asia Pacific (APAC) with a special focus on Australia and New Zealand.
    The role will encompass technical grid project management throughout the construction phase, overseeing the grid compliance and balance of plant processes on multiple projects.

    Responsibilities

  • Undertake plant performance compliance testing, model validation (R2) testing, and generator registration with AEMO, including liaising with site based personnel
  • 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 internal stakeholders on modelling and study aspects
  • Coordinate and ensure high quality grid connection deliverables are submitted on time
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure grid connection/compliance issues are resolved in a timely manner
  • Engage and monitor power systems engineering consultancies as required
  • Coordinate and prepare formal responses to inquiries regarding wind farm technical performance
  • Assess Variations, Requests for Information (RFIs) and payment claims
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor / Master's degree in Power System / Electrical / Similar specialization
  • 2+ years of experience in electrical testing
  • Experience using PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory simulation tools desirable
  • Substation electrical design well regarded
  • Competencies

  • Ability to supervise consultants and designers in a construction environment - tier one company experience valued
  • Experience in review of grid connection compliance design in a construction environment
  • Any grid connection experience, especially wind farm registration will be valued
  • Generator and power systems modelling - wind farm modelling will be valued
  • Any experience in negotiation with major stakeholders, such as clients, consultants, contractors and authorities
  • Experience working in high stress environment
  • What We Offer

    We offer you a job in a true global and fast moving organization with excellent opportunities for cross disciplinary and personal development. Emphasis is placed on the right balance between creativity and quality in all aspects. You will benefit from an environment working at a high professional level and with a high technical commitment.

    Additional Information

    Your primary workplace will be in Chennai, India.
    Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before th April 4