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Wind Power Plant Controller Expert

2 weeks ago


Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Vestas Full time

In this role, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of a modern technological platform/lab facility to enable pre-commissioning of Vestas power plants. You will conduct and automate electrical control performance tests for Vestas' power plants by leveraging on the existing testing and power system simulation environments to allow for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of Vestas' plants.

You will closely collaborate with our technical operations and commissioning teams to deliver pre-commissioning solutions for Vestas power plants, enhance site-specific performance, and mitigate project grid connection risks. You will participate in global cross-functional teams involving several engineering disciplines, developing power plant grid code compliance simulation and testing solutions.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain a modern technological platform/lab facility aiming at allowing pre-commissioning of Vestas power plants comprising both Wind Turbine (WTG) and Power Plant Controller (PPC) hardware and software components.
  • Conduct and automate electrical control performance tests for Vestas' power plants by leveraging on the existing testing and power system simulation environments to allow for FAT and SAT of Vestas' plants.
  • Closely collaborate with our technical operations and commissioning teams to deliver pre-commissioning solutions for Vestas power plants, enhance site-specific performance, and mitigate project grid connection risks.
  • Participate in global cross-functional teams involving several engineering disciplines, developing power plant grid code compliance simulation and testing solutions.
Qualifications
  • MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field, with solid knowledge of power systems, grid integration, control theory, and system dynamics.
  • Experienced working with combined software and hardware environments. Proficient in engaging with software-in-the-loop (SiL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) power system solutions within laboratory settings.
  • Knowledge of power system simulation tools (e.g., PSCAD) and real-time solutions (e.g., OPAL-RT, RTDS) would be valuable.
  • Good programming and scripting skills (C, C++, Fortran, Python, etc.).
  • Familiarity with communication networks, concepts, and telecontrol protocols (e.g., IEC 60870-5-101/-104, DNP3) would be valuable.
  • Familiarity with the Linux operating system would be valuable.
  • Basic knowledge of IT disciplines and virtualization technologies such as virtual machines and docker containers would be valuable.
  • Experienced in making simple solutions out of complex problems.
  • Delivers outstanding results by managing with strategic planning and professional execution, both independently and through others.
  • Thrives in a vibrant and intricate work atmosphere.
  • Plays well in a multicultural team environment, revealing the capability to grow other engineers.
  • Have a structured and organized way of working.
  • Be a strong networker and able to build, develop, and maintain relationships in a global environment.
  • Connects with Vestas' values of simplicity, collaboration, accountability, and passion.