Interconnect Manager

Job description

Position:

Interconnect Specialist

Location:

Remote position with approximate 25% travel required to FL.

Reports To:

Sr. Project Manager or Director, Engineering and Construction

Preferred Background:

Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Power Systems Engineering. Professional experience with interconnect management and commissioning. Familiarity with ERCOT processes and procedures.

Required Skillsets:

· Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Interconnect Agreements (IA)

· Understanding of Substation SCADA systems

· Understanding of integrating communication protocols between multiple parties

· Understanding Substation protection and control systems

· Organizational skills to manage high critical deliverables to external Transmission entities, emphasis with MISO.

· Personal skills to establish professional working relationships with off taker entities

· Computer skills MS word, MS Project, Excel and MS PowerPoint

· Adherence to AHJ and other regulations

Job Description:

To act as the Owner’s representative to manage post COD testing requirements and other contract deliverables spelled out in GIA and PPA in the MISO region. This position is responsible for forecasting, scheduling, coordinating and informing all departments of upcoming tests. Will be the POC for all internal groups (Development, E&C, Operations) and MISO to notify and implement required testing (Reactive frequency, voltage, performance tests). Will be responsible to monitor weather and prioritize which test at which projects should be tested and inform and execute with all required departments.

Job Responsibilities:

· Review all PPA's and IA's and develop and manage a list of deliverables required to meet agreements.

· Interface with all parties required to physically connect, sync and acheive COD with utilities, emphasis with ERCOT.

· Work with engineering parties to ensure technical items of PPA and IA are met in plant design.

· Schedule and coordinate work with appropriate parties to meet the requirements in the PPA and IA.

· Facilitate the joint testing with parties as the lead point of contact.

Physical Requirements

· Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring and/or tape.

· Prolonged periods of standing with intermittent kneeling or bending.

· Must be physically capable of walking on the jobsite on varied, uneven terrain and/or varied temperatures and weather elements.

· Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds at a time.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour

Benefits:

Schedule:

Application Question(s):

Education:

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Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Willingness to travel:

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50% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

Schedule:

Willingness to travel:

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25% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road