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Grid Connection Specialist

Posted 16 November 2023
Salary £450 PER DAY
LocationUnited Kingdom
Job type Contract
Discipline Renewable Energy & InfrastructureEnergy Supply & Trading
ReferenceBHLI-1FEB23
Contact NameBilly Hunt

Job description

​Job Title: Grid Connection Specialist (Solar) (Freelance)

Location: UK

Pay Rate: £450 per day

 

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Grid Connection Specialist (Solar) to oversee the grid connection process for a solar farm project in the UK. As a freelance Grid Connection Specialist, you will work closely with the project team to ensure that the solar farm is successfully connected to the grid and that all grid connection activities are carried out in compliance with the project requirements. You will be responsible for managing the grid connection team, ensuring that all activities are performed safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and experienced professional to contribute to the growth of renewable energy projects in the UK.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the grid connection process for the solar farm project, ensuring that all activities are carried out in compliance with the project requirements

  • Manage the grid connection team, providing leadership and guidance to ensure that all activities are performed safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards

  • Collaborate with the project team, including project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the grid connection process is completed on time and within budget

  • Conduct regular audits of the grid connection processes to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions

  • Develop and maintain relationships with grid operators and other relevant stakeholders, ensuring that all parties are meeting the project's requirements and expectations

  • Prepare and present regular reports on the grid connection activities to the project team and management

  • Manage the grid connection documentation, ensuring that all records are accurate, complete, and up-to-date

  • Participate in project meetings related to the grid connection process and provide regular updates on activities and issues

 

Qualifications:

  • At least 5 years of experience in grid connection management, preferably in the renewable energy industry in the UK, with a focus on solar

  • Knowledge of relevant regulations and procedures related to grid connection in the renewable energy industry, with a focus on solar

  • Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a team of grid connection professionals

  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

  • Fluency in English (both written and verbal)

  • Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, often under tight deadlines and changing priorities

 

Education and Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, renewable energy, or a related field is preferred

  • Certification in grid connection management or a related field is a plus

 

Working Conditions:

  • This is a freelance position for the duration of the solar farm project, expected to be 6-12 months in length

  • Work is primarily conducted in an office setting, but may require travel to project sites related to the grid connection as needed

  • Work schedules may vary and require weekend or overtime work, as needed