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Transmission Jobs in USA

Transmission Jobs in USA

Transmission Jobs in USA

Transmission presents significant opportunities in the USA, driven by the country's vast renewable energy potential and the need to efficiently transmit electricity from remote generation sites to population centers. With abundant solar resources in the Southwest, wind resources in the Midwest, and hydroelectric potential in various regions, there's a growing imperative to expand and modernize the transmission infrastructure to unlock these resources. Opportunities include the development of high-voltage transmission lines to connect renewable energy-rich areas with demand centers, facilitating the integration of large-scale renewable projects into the grid. Moreover, advancements in smart grid technologies, such as advanced monitoring and control systems, can enhance grid reliability and flexibility, enabling better management of intermittent renewable generation. Additionally, investments in energy storage systems along transmission corridors can complement renewable energy transmission, providing grid stability and enabling the dispatchability of renewable energy. Overall, renewable energy transmission presents a critical pathway for the USA to transition to a low-carbon energy future, while also creating economic opportunities and bolstering energy security.

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Offshore Wind

Senior Authorised Person (SAP)

Taiwan

Our client is looking for a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join their team. Key Responsibilities Implementation of the Electrical Safety Rules on site, including the safe system of work Advise operationally on high voltage electrical installations to WTG, offshore substations and both HV submarine and onshore cables Oversee safe commissioning of grid connections, onshore substations and associated MV/HV/LV plant and equipment Oversee all MV/HV/LV electrical operational activities to ensure safety, security, and integrity of the HV network Contribute to proactive management, good coordination, and communication between all parties and that the process works effectively Coordinate MV/HV/LV commissioning activities through the project construction stage Tasks Ensure compliancy with and managing of Electrical Safety Rules Safety coordination in electrical matters Act as senior authorized person Carry out Switching Operations and Lock Out/ Tag out on LV and HV equipment Outage management and network control in collaboration with the Control Engineers Update MV/HV/LV schematic diagrams Inspect work sites and perform site safety inspections and auditing for electrical matters Coordinate with the Lead Commissioning Project Manager to ensure that accurate updates are distributed to the Project Management Manage and coordinate HV/MV/LV commissioning activities Coordinate with National Grid and attend commissioning panel meetings Prepare and check high voltage switching schedules Check method statements for electrical matters Implement and provide training programmes for relevant staff according to the rules Provide technical and engineering advice to working parties for electrical matters Assist different departments when required Attendance at FAT and SAT tests if required Deliverables Input to the project commissioning management manual and related documents (including pre-commissioning and commissioning quality plans) Participation in different audits Reports from FAT & SAT on the different high voltage equipments Onsite check of switching programs Participation in the planning of resource and work activities Participation in authorizations and assessments of new candidates Deliver inputs to the design phase of the project on technical aspects Decision authority / Responsibility Say in relation to MV/HV switching and isolations Issue of Electrical Safety Rules safety rules documents Management of electrical safety to work onsite Requirements Appropriate electrical qualification and background related to the authorization scope. Several years of operation and commissioning experience within the field of high voltage electricity, offshore experience preferable Minimum 3 year of working experience within onshore substations systems Able to pass GWO and HUET with CA-EBS course (climbing gear person weight limit – 120kg/264lb). Course paid by our client, but will be deducted from final pay if contract is terminated by candidate/agency within 1 year

Offshore Wind

HSE Advisor

Taiwan

Support our client’s construction project in managing QHSE risks as per the local law requirements, using a risk-based approach to the protection of people, the environment, including client assets and reputation. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Project risk owners in managing HSE risks, reducing risks to as low as reasonably practicable.In cooperation with the Project QHSE Director, Package Managers, Statutory Site Manager and Contractors as the risk owners, support the risk-based approach in planning and executing the project-specific activities.Monitor and assess that Project HSE performance and report any areas of concern.Participate actively in continual improvement of protecting people, the environment and business performance in the Project.Continually enhance HSE culture and awareness across the Project.Supporting Project QHSE Advisors and Package Managers in coordination of HSE support to Project.Assisting project packages as advisor where allocated.Coordinate HSE requirements to ensure consistency and efficiency between packages, and compliance with local legislation, client Corporate management systems and processes.Where required, be the focal point of contact for Local Authorities and other key stakeholders in relation to HSE on the projects Tasks Coordinate the works execution in a way that prevent threats to safety and health when developing technical and organizational assumptions for planned construction works, as well as their individual stages to be carried out simultaneously or sequentially and when planning the time required to complete construction works, as well as their individual stages,Coordinate the site activities to ensure compliance with safety and health protection rules during construction works, which are included in separate regulations and in the safety and health plan.Act as subject matter expert on HSE issues related to projects including, but not limited to, HSE risk management, competence and training, HSE targets and initiatives, management of (sub)contractors, incident management and legal compliance.Facilitate Hazard Identification (HAZID), readiness review and other risk review workshops.Supervise the occupational health and safety matters of all employees working in a given place.Participate in determining the scope and sequence of work and submitting comments.Determine the threats caused by various types of work performed by various entities in a given place and eliminating or reducing the threat.Inform employees' managers about violations in the application of occupational health and safety regulations and principles as well as arrangements between employers.Cooperate with people managing employees and occupational health and safety services of individual employers.Support Package Managers and Statutory Site Manager in ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS / safe work procedures.Prevent the use of methods of performing the works that directly threaten the health or life of employees and / or third parties.Ensure the cooperation between the supervisors of various teams of employees working in a given place.Support Construction Management Team in establishing communication methods and alarm procedures.Support Construction Management Team in establishing a work schedule, taking into account the tasks of all working teams.Establish good working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Deliverables:HSE risk controls and processes are implemented and are effective.Monthly HSE reporting to Project QHSE Director as well as Statutory Site Manager when relevant. Decision Authority/Responsibilities:Take a risk-based approach to monitoring, evaluating and assessment of the Contractors HSE behaviour and performance.Report and escalate to Project Stakeholder if the various responsibilities of ensuring the HSE in works execution is ignored and jeopardizing the output.Immediately stop the work in case of a direct threat to the life or health of employees and take actions to facilitate removing these threats.Exclusion from work the employee(s) who does not comply with health and safety regulations.Requirements Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing health and safety on complex, international, large-scale construction projects,Degree or similar within HSE, technical or engineering discipline,Industry recognised QHSE qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, Six Sigma),Have strong management skills, are experienced in working across multiple teams and implementing safe work systems,Excellent stakeholder management skills, working with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally,Excellent communication skills, ability to speak, present and write Polish and English fluently, another European language is an advantage,Understanding the Polish health and safety legislation construction framework and H&S requirements,Active driving license,Valid GWO BST training and medical.Ideally, candidates should be from the Warsaw or Gdansk area. The role is based in Northern Poland and expected to be on site or in the project office a minimum of 3 days per week. Other:Occasional overtime including weekends may be required.This role runs approximately until December 2027 as a full time role with a decreasing time allocation until the end of the project. The successful candidate will be expected to be 100% dedicated to the project whilst at 100%.As part of the role, it is expected that they carry out regular offshore visits.

Solar

Buyer (Solar & Wind)

Milan, Italy

Our client is seeking an experienced Buyer to support the Procurement Manager in purchasing the main products and services needed for the construction of the project pipeline. The successful candidate will carry on all aspects of the procurement process throughout its life cycle and ensure the cost-effective acquisition of materials and services to meet the company’s project requirements.   Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Working collaboratively with the internal/external stakeholder to perform all procurement assigned tasks (scouting of new suppliers, tracking performance, RFQ/RFP management, offers evaluation and comparison, ESG scoring, ERP management, expediting, etc.)Conduct research via the Internet, catalogues, trade publications, and trade shows to identify potential vendors.Negotiate with suppliers either f2f or over the phone to agree prices, discounts, terms, etc.Create, maintain and review purchasing records, price lists, status of RFQ/RFP, contracts and orders, monitor vendors’ performanceFollow up and tracking of project materials optimising quality, costs, and timely delivery criteria.Draw up reports about products availability, lead times and cost roadmaps for key materials to be shared with Development, Engineering, Project Management and Construction teams.Monitor and support components repair, damage replacements, and warranty claims. Qualifications Degree in Engineering fieldsProven track record of 3+ years in renewable projects procurement;Experience in negotiating POs and Contracts with suppliers and ContractorsProven knowledge of Microsoft 365 and ERP softwareStrong communication skills, self-motivate, teamworking attitudeSelf-starter with excellent presentation skills with constant attention to details and accuracySelf-disciplined and result-orientedAvailable to travel meeting suppliers when neededProactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. LanguagesItalian Mother Tongue + Fluent English is a must

Other

Sales Team Lead

Remote work, Germany

Our client is looking for a Sales Team Lead, reporting to the Data Centre Sales director for EMEA. The Data Centre Account and Zone Team leader role will have three main areas of responsibility. Personal: Direct personal responsibility for selected accounts. Personally, driving profitable growth through the assigned accounts and opportunities.   Responsibility as Team leader for a number of assigned data center sales and account managers. Responsible for the execution of the overall EMEA and Global data center sale strategy across Germany. Key ResponsibilitiesIn the Account function the person shall drive revenue within large international data center operating companies, principally Hyperscale & MTDC/CoLo companies.  The person is expected to identify and book profitable new business directly with assigned clients.In the Team Leader role, the person shall drive revenue through the support, coaching, motivation and management of a number of data center sales and key account managers. Oversight on sales and account strategy formulation and execution, team performance, account planning. Focused on achieving a variety of commercial targets at team and account level. The person shall be responsible for sales pipeline, revenue, margin, orders and all reporting and forecasting. In terms of Territory role, the person is the principal point of contact (internally & externally positioned). They shall be advocate for the data center business within and for the territory. They shall provide and coordinating appropriate support from the wider data center segment team to colleagues for agreed data center projects outside of the assigned accounts (e.g national enterprise data center projects). These projects by nature are identified by local knowledge and market access and addressed by the general country sales organization but on case-by-case basis support shall be afforded in order to secure business for our client. The nature of Data Centre business means that opportunities may originate and be secured in one country and deployed in another. The Team leader shall coordinate with the wider data center team to report on data center activity, pipeline, revenue and outlook for the assigned territory inclusive of all data center opportunities regardless of origin and assigned account managers. To function effectively the person shall also work collaboratively internally with other regional and global account managers, central account support team, bid response team, business units, functional units, segment marketing and country sales organizations. They shall identify which accounts, consultants, and contractors can influence and unlock commercial opportunities for the company.  The individual shall have a thorough experience and a long track record of success in the data center industry. The person shall follow the segment defined processes for opportunity identification, qualification, client requirement analysis and value proposition creation.The person shall oversight and is a principal stakeholder in the success of associated functions for example the technical and commercial bid response tendering process, project execution and management and data center services. The team leader shall support these functions and processes to ensure they are to data center industry and client specific norms.To perform effectively the person shall maintain sufficient market and competitor intelligence. They shall understand client and market primary trends and requirements and understand how competition address them and how the business uniquely and preferentially meets them. To perform effectively the person shall be highly proficient at consultative selling and at communicating our client’s differentiated value at company, product, and service levels. Translating the above into compelling value proposition and proposals to clients, contractors, and consultants.            

Offshore Wind

Project Procurement Manager

Tokyo, Japan

Our client is looking for a Project Procurement Manager to be a part of the wider Low Carbon Energy Procurement team focused on delivering our client’s ambitions of decarbonizing and diversifying the business. Underpinning this growth in significantinvestment, and procurement at the forefront of managing spend with suppliers, building relationships with the market, delivering competitive outcomes with the business, and creating and delivering the procurement strategy. This role will work with the Japan Offshore Wind Team and business partners to create and assess technical scope/commercial packages for competitive tender events. Also, influence the business to ensure procurement change supporting innovation and cost savings. Key Responsibilities Leverage established relationships with key supply chain players. Develop contracting strategies and processes for Requests for Proposals (RFPs), assess vendor proposals, and secure contracts which are best value possible. Address scope specifi cations to find and eliminate unnecessary costs. Negotiate key supply contracts and maintain relationships and partnerships with key suppliers at the most senior level. Source new potential suppliers to encourage market tensions and competitiveness in key project areas. Ensure that all contracts and purchase orders follow previously defined business processes. Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly the technical and development teams, ensuring due process is followed. Creating contracts which are fully compliant to support the business, mitigate commercial risks and drive supplier performance. Requirements A degree educated or above, or professional qualification, in a relevant discipline is required. Experience is what matters most. Extensive experience in the energy sector, specifically with offshore wind and working in large international tenders. The successful candidate will have a track record in managing services contracts and delivering substantial savings. Japanese Language Proficiency is a must Understanding of contract management fundamentals, best practices, and industry trends. In-depth knowledge of contract cost drivers, with the ability to illustrate transparency and value. Understanding of contract law (preferably FIDIC and/or LOGIC contract styles). Experience in sourcing and contracting of Wind components: Wind Turbine Generators (WTG’s), Foundations, Transmission, and/or Transportation is highly valued. Skills Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking Building sustainability Category spend profiling Category Strategy Commercial Acumen Communication Cost modelling Decision Making Digital fluency Market Analysis Negotiation planning and preparation Sourcing strategy Stakeholder Management Supplier Selection Sustainability awareness and action Value creation and management

Offshore Wind

320KV SAP-400KV (Transmission Specialist)

Rhode Island, United States

Our client is looking for a 320KV SAP // 400KV SAP to join their team. Key Responsibilities Implementation of the Electrical Safety Rules on site, including the safe system of work Advise operationally on high voltage electrical installations to WTG, offshore substations and both HV submarine and onshore cables Oversee safe commissioning of grid connections, onshore substations and associated MV/HV/LV plant and equipment Oversee all MV/HV/LV electrical operational activities to ensure safety, security, and integrity of the HV network Contribute to proactive management, good coordination, and communication between all parties and that the process works effectively Coordinate MV/HV/LV commissioning activities through the project construction stages Tasks Ensure compliancy with and managing of Electrical Safety Rules Safety coordination in electrical matters Act as senior authorized person Carry out Switching Operations and Lock Out/ Tag out on LV and HV equipment Outage management and network control in collaboration with the Control Engineers Update MV/HV/LV schematic diagrams Inspect work sites and perform site safety inspections and auditing for electrical matters Coordinate with the Lead Commissioning Project Manager to ensure that accurate updates are distributed to the Project Management Manage and coordinate HV/MV/LV commissioning activities Coordinate with National Grid and attend commissioning panel meetings Prepare and check high voltage switching schedules Check method statements for electrical matters Implement and provide training programmes for relevant staff according to the rules Provide technical and engineering advice to working parties for electrical matters Assist different departments when required Attendance at FAT and SAT tests if required Deliverables Input to the project commissioning management manual and related documents (including pre-commissioning and commissioning quality plans) Participation in different audits Reports from FAT & SAT on the different high voltage equipments Onsite check of switching programs Participation in the planning of resource and work activities Participation in authorizations and assessments of new candidates Deliver inputs to the design phase of the project on technical aspects Decision authority / Responsibility Say in relation to MV/HV switching and isolations Issue of Electrical Safety Rules safety rules documents Management of electrical safety to work onsite Requirements Appropriate electrical qualification and background related to the authorization scope. Several years of operation and commissioning experience within the field of high voltage electricity, offshore experience preferable Minimum 3 year of working experience within onshore substations systems Able to pass GWO and HUET with CA-EBS course (climbing gear person weight limit – 120kg/264lb). Course paid by our client, but will be deducted from final pay if contract is terminated by candidate/agency within 1 year