Grid Manager

For one of our esteemed clients in Italy, we are looking for a Grid Manager who will be responsible to ensure the grid connections on our large-scale solar projects in Italy are delivered and to ensure that the connection process is appropriately managed from early design to successful completion.ResponsibilitiesProvide technical assistance during project development and ensure the factors influencing and influenced by the grid connection are considered.Develop and maintain excellent relationships with the TSO/DNO.Carry out technical due diligence and risk assessment on grid connection schemes/grid offers received from TSO/DNO.Manage Consultants and Developers to support Grid delivery.Proficiency with the web portals relevant for the grid connection (E-distribuzione, MyTerna (including superuser appointment), GAUDI.Desirable but not mandatory proficiency with the GSE and Customs Agency (Agenzia delle Dogane) processes and web portals;Provide the cost estimates and grid connection delivery timescales.Take ownership of the process of grid applications ensuring they are submitted in a timely manner and progress through the DNO/TSO and National processes without delay.Establish relationships with competent HV/MV contractors and EPCs to drive performance and value without compromising quality.Review the technical designs submitted by HV/MV contractors and /or EPCs.Be able to act on new connection methods arising from DNO/TSO policy changes and changing industry standards.Develop grid connections design that reduce installation time and cost.Develop and maintain key processes.Assume the role of technical responsible of the company ("Responsabile Tecnico ai sensi del DM *****")Experience and competencies5 years' experience in Italy within the Grid connection spaceFull conversant with the end-to-end TSO/DNO/ICP process for renewable connections.Have conducted technical due diligence and risk assessment of the grid offers/agreements.Have conducted design reviews of the HV/MV substation and design studies.Good network of contacts across the TSO/DNO and ICP environment.Established relationships with TSOs/DNOs.Previous experience in the design and construction of HV/MV substations.Experience with construction of grid connections for solar plants.Ability to write reports and effectively communicate complex technical matters with clarity.Strong knowledge of the entire connection process in Italy: from grid offer request to the entry into operation, through all the intermediate steps (grid design validation, planning consent validation, operation agreement etc.).Strong technical knowledge of HV *******kV) and MV (1 – 35kV) connection work in Italy.Strong knowledge of the requirement for grid code compliance, TSO/DNO connection procedure and administrative authorizations required for connection of renewable plants in the Italian marketEducation, Qualifications and trainingA degree in electrical power engineering or a mix of electrical/renewable energy engineering is mandatoryChartered engineer preferable but not mandatoryKnowledge and experience of power systems, power systems studies and grid connection of renewable projects in Italy.Have previously worked with TSOs/DNOs, grid consultancies or HV/MV contractors in Italy