
Grid Manager
- Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work with Assets teams in Ireland and UK to develop Centrica’s grid asset strategy
- Maintain a good working knowledge of key grid and regulatory developments for assets, feeding into consultation responses and industry lobby forums as an SME.
- Aid the business in interpreting technical policy relating to the grid in both UK and Ireland, leveraging this to identify and refine opportunities for existing and new grid based projects
- Represent Centrica on engagement with TSO & DSO and with key industry bodies
- Identify suitable opportunities for both location and technology solutions on the grid
- Work closely with other members of Assets team in scoping, assessing and negotiating the technical & commercial aspects and designs of thermal generator/solar/Turbine/BESS Supply, EPC & related tender submissions and contracts. Subsequently manage and track performance against requirements
- Provide assumptions for value drivers of projects associated with network connection and operation costs, losses, constraint, curtailment, etc.
- Carry out due diligence on potential investment opportunities that may arise, in conjunction with SMEs from different disciplines across the business
- Vast knowledge of UK and Ireland grid connections, testing & compliance process
- Management and optimization of grid connection process at all stages from initial site selection, feasibility assessment and connection application submission, through offer process, design and functional specification to construction, commissioning/testing, energization and commercial operation
- Strong understanding of all grid matters that affect value drivers (e.g. constraints, curtailments, firmness, TLAFs, etc.)
- Proven ability to work independently to deadlines, seeking guidance from other team members when required
- Strong experience dealing with stakeholders on different sides of grid connection process e.g. TSO/DSO/Equipment Manufacturers/Electrical Contractors
- Experience of Site Feasibility Assessments
- Knowledge of Grid Code and requirements Bord Gáis Energy must satisfy for various projects types (thermal/renewable/solar/flexible demand)
- Knowledge of powers markets and project value drivers an advantage