WTG Engineering Lead

WTG Engineering Lead

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What You’ll do (the role)

This role will be one of our Subject Matter Experts (SME) in the LSbp Engineering Centre of Excellence (ECE).

The successful candidate will join a diverse and dynamic team who support the existing renewable portfolio, as well as support growth by performing technical and commercial assessment of Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) for onshore wind projects at any project stage: development, design, construction and commissioning, as well as in operation stage upon request.

Close coordination with Innovation, Wind Energy Resource, Commercial Engineering, Development Engineering, Project Engineering, Procurement, T&C, Construction, Grid, Quality, O&M and Asset Management teams are key tasks for this Global role.

Duties and responsibilities;

Engineering Support

• Develop and maintain Functional Technical Specifications, Standards, Certifications, Digital files, and Data Sheets for WTGs including scope of supply, technical and QA/QC requirements, design requirements, H&S guidelines, etc.
• Scouting onshore WTGs market to evaluate best technologies, manufacturers and products suitability for LSbp’s fleet of projects, as well as reliability, product performance, manufacturing capacity, etc.
• Develop and continuously update Global WTGs Road Map,
• Review of performance studies, calculation reports, designs and any other technical documentation for WTGs, in cooperation with other ECE teams (Wind Energy Resource, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, other SMEs, etc.) as needed,
• Manage and coordination of external consultants to complete any internal assessments,
• Participate in any WTG troubleshooting in operating projects,
• Development of a positive interface with key WTG manufacturers.

Procurement and Business Support

• Release quarterly WTG Approved Product List (APL) acceptable to LSbp,
• Monitor supply market’s contractor pool, technology, innovation and cost trends regularly,
• Identify supplier development and improvement opportunities and propose business cases in coordination with Procurement Category Manager and commercial/development teams,
• Conduct the technical review of WTGs and optimal MV configuration in tendering projects or portfolio of projects in alignment with relevant stakeholders like procurement, legal, construction, grid, asset management to ensure best value for LSbp, creating balanced technical tabulations,
• Update and optimize total cost of ownership (Capex, Opex) of WTGs and its life cycle,
• Work with procurement department to negotiate supply contracts with vendors,
• Cooperate with grid team to properly specify every project particular requirement on grid code compliance

Knowledge & Experience

• 15 Years + experience in WTG OEMs technical roles,
• Experience undertaking technical calculations, designs or product evaluation for WTGs,
• Experience in detailed WTG design using specialized calculation or modelling software,
• Experience in on-site construction of onshore wind farms,
• Familiarity with international electrical, mechanical and civil design codes,
• Familiarity with different WTGs technologies and their application to different markets across the world,
• Familiarity with QA tests for WTGs and their key components,
• Experience in complex technical-commercial processes related to WTGs,
• Familiarity with the requirements of Asset Management (electrical hazards investigation, retrofit upgrades, mechanical drive train diagnosis and troubleshooting, technical due diligence),
• Ability to work with variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, to produce correspondence and documents and maintain presentations, records, spreadsheets and databases,
• Experience in a similar role is a key advantage,

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to discuss complex situations with others both in person and remotely.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to identify root cause technical issues.
• Strategic thinking abilities.
• Flexible, reliable, assertive, consistent & with a “can do” attitude.
• Forward thinking, a problem solver and solution provider (solution oriented)
• Able to promote a positive working culture within the team and in a cross-functional areas role
• Team player, Self-starter, self-motivated and self-confident.
• Present yourself with integrity, credibility and professionalism.
• Ability to prioritize and great manager of time.
• Driving license and availability to frequently travel.

Education & Experience

• Degree or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar,
• Fluent English spoken and written. Additional languages are a plus.
• Significant amount of professional experience in technical roles in the WTGs marketplace or equivalent,
• Experience in using quantitative methods and data analytics tools (python, R, SQL) to investigate field data is a plus

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.

Be recognized

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits.

Be inspired

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.

Our Core Values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.

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