BESS Specialist

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Company: Wood
Skills: Project Management, Project Engineer
Education: Associates/2 yr Degree/Diploma
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom





Overview / Responsibilities Join us on the renewables revolution and help tackle climate change - You won't just be helping make a world of difference, you'll be creating a bright future for yourself too! Wood is recruiting for a Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Specialist to join our renewables business. The Renewables centre of excellence is based in Glasgow; however, we recognise the value of remote and hybrid working so are open to applications throughout the UK. Join a culture of innovation , pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients. The Role As the BESS specialist you will work across both advisory services and our Project Development Engineering teams. You will provide specialist technical information to our teams and clients whilst also managing a portfolio of due diligence assignments, assessing renewable energy projects with a focus on BESS on behalf of our clients. Through a collaborative approach with multi - discipline teams, you will produce a professional and detailed report exacting the client ' s requirements. You will be the main focal point for the client , ensuring any challenges that arise are dealt with directly and developing strong relationships to play a part in the successful financing of the projects, and continued growth for the Renewables business. We have a library of training material for advisory services and a companywide Energy Transition and Project Management academies. As an expert in your field, you can join these communities and share your knowledge across the business supporting in securing a future generation of experts as well as taking the opportunity to increase your own knowledge across other areas within renewables. In addition you will have the opportunity to mentor and support with the development of other consultants within the team, ensuring the knowledge and experience you have is shared to ensure the future growth of the team and industry. Our Clients and Projects It's a future for all of us . We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society. We service a varied client base worldwide, including WorldClass private developers (major and independent), investment banks, utilities & power generation companies, pension funds, Technology Innovation and Research Centres - to name but a few. We provide value add services bespoke to the clients' requirements across; advisory services, technical specialists, project management, owners engineering through all the phases of the project lifecycle. Our specialisms across the renewables sector include; onshore and offshore wind, green hydrogen, solar, grid, storage and infrastructure. The work that we do for our clients is key to making the energy transition possible. What we can offer Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Access to Advisory Services training - you can access a library of unique training material developed by experts within advisory services, take the opportunity to use these and add to them sharing your own expertise Energy Transition Academy - join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field Global connections ; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession If all of this sounds good to you , review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood. Typical responsibilities Supporting BESS project developments, providing engineering inputs from initial assessment, through to technical and economic feasibility, development phase due diligence, construction monitoring, acceptance and operation monitoring (primarily in the megawatt scale) Preparing technical documents including specifications, reports, proposals, calculations and contracts Site visits in the UK and abroad Providing technical support to clients Technical assessment of BESS products and devices Supporting our wider team of multi-disciplined engineers needed to deliver our scope of work, including Solar PV, Wind, BESS and other technical specialisms Acting as an interface and point of contact for clients, supporting the development of client relationships Management of projects or tasks within projects, taking responsibility for technical, programme and budget performance Skills / Qualifications Skills / Experience Essential: Educated to degree level in engineering or a science-based subject An understanding of the key technical and commercial aspects of BESS projects Working knowledge of BESS technology and products Ability to produce high quality technical reports to predefined deadlines Experience with industry-standard modelling software for BESS and hybrid systems Knowledge of the functioning of ancillary services in the UK and the technical requirements for their provision (knowledge of international markets would also be favourably considered) Understanding of the technical and commercial aspects of renewable energy infrastructure projects Strong problem-solving and analytical skills A flexible and proactive approach to project delivery Previous project management experience A confident communicator both verbally and written Desirable: Previous experience working in consultancy and/or project development environments Competence in understanding BESS contracts, warranties and performance guarantees Familiarity with BESS technical inputs to financial models Previous experience in the development, construction, commissioning and/or operation of BESS projects (both stand-alone and integrated with renewable energy solutions, behind and/or in-front of the meter) Previous experience with BESS test inspection, witnessing and verification (FAT, SAT , G99) is favourable Previous experience in conducting lenders, developers, owners or acquisition technical advisor assignments Academic background in battery technology Familiarity with BESS modelling and forecasting ( e.g. usable energy output, cycling, performance analysis, degradation analysis and forecasting, revenue streams stacking, techno-economic optimisation, among others) Experience in BESS modelling software, e.g. HOMER Pro, HOMER Grid, Fractal Model X, etc Ability to speak another language in addition to English Valid driving licence for use within UK Company Overview Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.




Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. At Wood our common purpose is to ‘unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.’ Through the delivery of our Consulting, Project and Operations solutions across energy and the built environment we deliver exceptional returns for our clients, our people, our investors and the communities where we live and work. Visit us at  www.woodplc.com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
 




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Glasgow, United Kingdom Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Full Time

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Published On 10-08-2022