Grid Certification Technical Lead

2 semanas atrás

Leça do Bailio, Porto, Portugal Vestas Tempo inteiro

Ready to guide the way in grid certification and ensure Vestas remains at the forefront of sustainable energy? Join us as a Grid Certification Technical Lead and take charge of overseeing compliance with grid codes, certification strategies, and power grid management.

Power Solutions & Vestas Quality > Applications, Controls & Electrical > Converter & Electrical Module > Converter Control Application

Converter Control Application is a key area in securing Vestas' leading position within sustainable energy in the future. We develop and implement all converter applications and control functionalities for all Vestas turbine families. In the grid team, we secure compliance with various grid codes, develop grid-type test certification strategies, design how the power to the grid is overseen, and engineer grid event features such as voltage or frequency events. We cover the full value chain, from requirements and design for new turbines to validation, field support, and support for sales and service.

The department is characterized by very skilled employees who consistently aim to balance creativity with quality. Through our core knowledge, we provide best-in-class converter solutions that meet system, product, and grid requirements.

Responsibilities

  • You will be responsible for overseeing the team backlog, making decisions on priorities and providing feedback to the team and relevant stakeholders
  • Facilitate estimations and planning sessions for projects and work packages
  • Maintain risk register for the functional team
  • Report on team forecast, allocation, and progress to the line manager and functional lead

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience in the Power Converter Industry with relevant knowledge in converter control, including business understanding through experience in the industry or domain related to our product
  • Degree or Masters in Engineering within Marine, Power or Electrical Engineering
  • Experience with grid connection of converters and compliance assessment regarding connection codes
  • Previous experience with delegation, working through others, or project management (including collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals)
  • Effective communication skills (English) and the ability to convey ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Capable of prioritizing tasks based on business value, customer needs and project constraints (including flexibility and the ability to work through uncertainties in the product development process.)
  • Project management certifications (such as Scrum and Prince 2) are ideal
  • Previous experience overseeing a team or managing a project

Competencies

  • Direct and straightforward
  • Motivated by taking the lead and keeping things on track
  • Ability to understand and prioritize user needs to create valuable products
  • Capacity to make informed and timely decisions, especially regarding feature prioritization and trade-offs
  • Excels at stakeholder management and communication
  • Skilled in identifying and addressing challenges and obstacles that might arise

What We Offer

We offer you a job in a truly global and fast-moving organisation with excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary and personal development, where emphasis is placed on the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will benefit from working at a high professional level and with a solid technical commitment in a very inspiring environment. You will be directly involved and facilitate the development of a core product and service, which is of utmost importance to our customers.

Additional Information

The primary work location will be in Aarhus, Denmark or Porto, Portugal. To be considered for this role, you will need to apply online before July 1, 2024. We will review applications on an ongoing basis. We can withdraw from the job and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. For more information, please contact Telma Patricia Dos Santos Borges Martins, Sub Module Owner, at

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.

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