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Solar I&C Lead Engineer

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Full Remote
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Senior (5-10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, Extensive experience in instrumentation and control engineering within solar industry, Proficiency with SCADA systems for solar applications, Knowledge of Grid Code compliance and cybersecurity standards, Project management experience in solar energy projects.

Key responsabilities:

  • Lead maintenance of control and instrumentation systems
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance asset performance and reliability
  • Design, test and implement remote asset visibility solutions
  • Monitor systems for compliance and cybersecurity
  • Provide engineering support for performance upgrades and new projects
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Job description

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Your missions

Main Function & Scope Lead Control & Instrumentation resources to provide engineering solutions and support to contribute to the safe delivery of upper quartile performance for wind and solar PV generation assets. As an expert in Control and Instrumentation and SCADA systems, the Lead C&I Engineer will be responsible for the safe maintenance of control and instrumentation system hardware and software, and the development and integration of new solutions to deliver remote asset supervision.

Key Responsabilities

System Maintenance and Reliability

Collaborate with Electrical and Asset Management teams to enhance asset performance through engineering support and maintenance:

  • Schedule and manage maintenance of electrical infrastructure monitoring and control systems
  • Maintain SCADA system configuration, ensuring accurate documentation, periodic backups, and evaluation of technical changes
  • Diagnose and repair system issues, coordinating with trusted contractors as needed
  • Assess and manage replacement components and third-party refurbishment works
  • Maintain and troubleshoot SCADA data interfaces and site communication networks

System Development

Lead development of innovative solutions in partnership with internal stakeholders and external providers:

  • Design, implement, and test solutions for remote asset visibility and control
  • Enhance asset control capabilities to support ancillary services delivery
  • Grid Code and Cyber Security Compliance

Ensure Compliance In Collaboration With Electrical And IT Teams

  • Monitor and maintain critical control systems to support Grid Code compliance
  • Assess SCADA systems for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, apply updates, and coordinate with IT and cybersecurity teams for robust security measures and audits
  • Engineering Optimisation Support

Engineering Optimisation Support

  • Provide control systems engineering support for performance upgrades
  • Manage SCADA component obsolescence to extend asset life
  • Specify C&I / SCADA requirements for new renewable energy projects, ensuring operational needs are met
  • Oversee commissioning and testing for new projects

Team Management

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Extensive experience in instrumentation and control engineering within the solar industry.
  • Proficiency with SCADA systems specific to solar energy applications.
  • Knowledge of Grid Code compliance and cybersecurity standards for solar installations.
  • Experience with solar PV projects, including design, implementation, and maintenance.
  • Ability to manage and lead a team effectively.
  • Project management experience in solar energy projects.
  • Familiarity with asset management and optimization strategies for solar farms.

Location

This role can be based in Spain. The client allows employees to work flexibly near the office locations. You must have the right to work in the UK/European Union.

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting
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Soft Skills

  • team-management

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