HPC Coordinator (PPC-SCADA-EMS)

1. POSITION DETAILS
Position Title:    HPC Coordinator (PPC / SCADA / EMS)
Reports to:    Project Director
Department:    OYA Operations: Construction Development & Commissioning Phases
Period:    12 Months Fixed Term Local Employment Contracts 
Location:     Matjiesfontein Western Cape 
Closing Date:    21 February 2025

2. BACKGROUND
ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. With its 96,000 employees, its customers, partners and stakeholders, the Group is committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions. Inspired by its purpose (“raison d’être”), ENGIE reconciles economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on its key businesses to offer competitive solutions to its customers. ENGIE provides expertise in 4 Global Business Units: 
-    Renewables: Centralised utility-scale independent renewable power production
-    Flexible Generation & Retail: Centralised utility-scale independent flexible power production
-    Networks: Gas and Electrical Networks and & Supply Infrastructure 
-    Energy Solutions: Individualised energy and energy efficiency services

      For more information please visit www.engie.com

In South Africa Engie has a growing involvement and portfolio of operational assets:
-    Avon & Dedisa Peaking Power (1005 MW OCGT)
-    Xina Solar One (100 MW CSP)
-    Kathu Solar Park (100 MW CSP)
-    Aurora Wind (94 MW Onshore Wind)
-    Golden Valley (120 MW Onshore Wind)
-    Excelsior (32 MW Onshore Wind)
-    Aurora Solar (10.5 MW Solar PV)
-    Vredendal Solar (10.5 MW Solar PV)
-    Konkoonsies 2 (86 MW Solar PV)
-    Aggeneys (46 MW Solar PV)
-    MBP (86 MW Solar PV)
-    under construction: Grootspruit (86 MW Solar PV)
-    Under construction: Graspan (86 MW Solar PV) 
-    Under construction: OYA Hybrid (128 MW Solar/ Wind/ BESS)

3. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
Educational Qualification: 
-    Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or I&C engineering , Operations or a related field
Work Experience: 
-    3+ years of experience with PPC / SCADA / EMS
-    Experience with hybrid plant control strategies and control narratives
-    Experience with operation of renewable plants
-    Experience with microgrids,  ideally with experience in renewable asset interface
-    Experience with translating requirements of PPA into the operational strategies of the HPC
-    Experience with the responsibilities listed above in other projects
-    Strong leadership and collaboration skills for coordinating a team of technical experts from different contractor, engineering and operator
-    Result focused  
-    Renewable energy experience REQUIRED (Solar, BESS, Wind)
-    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities:
-    Define and develop with the team the different operational strategies to be implemented in the HPC for the different operational scenarios of the       project
-    Oversee the development of the PPC systems for wind, solar, BESS components of the project 
-    Oversee the development of the HPC by the Contractor
-    Oversee the development of the different modes of control such as : Frequency control mode, Voltage control mode, Power Factor regulation,          Automatic Generation control mode, Active and Reactive power control modes, Curtailment modes, Power Factor control mode, … in                       compliance with the PPA
-    Manage the proper communication between the parties involved in the development of the system, such as PPC of the wind, solar, BESS and         HPC, SCADA system, OMS system, Grid, including the data to be exchanged and protocols used 
-    Ensure the communication architecture has all requirements met including redundancy, associated switches (e.g, firewall)
-    Ensure the communication signals from solar, wind, BESS are collected for monitoring and controlling purposes by the HPC including the                 monitored signals (e.g., voltage magnitude etc.) and controlled signals (Power and Reactive reference)
-    Manage the interfaces such as HPC-Eskom ( via Gateway & RTU ), HPC-OMS, HPC with the PPC of the wind , solar and BESS assets, HPC -       FSP( Forecasting Service Provider )
-    Ensure integration of the energy dispatch and prioritization strategies as per the PPA , including a.o. mandated control and data exchange               capabilities such as : declarations, availability notices, dispatch schedules, history logging, etc …
-    Ensure control narratives and scenarios based on the PPA, grid code and economic model of the project is implemented into the HPC via the           OMS
-    Holds or attends regular design and coordination meetings to collaborate between the abovementioned parties
-    Assess all clarification responses and ensure these are implemented into the HPC and associated systems
-    Participate to FAT (e.g., including HIL) and SAT tests of the different components and the integration in the HPC. The HPC FAT is considered a       critical milestone requiring strong FAT experience.  Design updates and RTDS testing (in HIL environment) during the FAT should be mature             and  advanced enough to ensure that major configuration changes are not required during the SAT, as these will be difficult to implement onsite       and could negatively impact the project schedule.
-    Provide technical support to the project team during installation and commissioning
-    Work with other project team members collaboratively

Business Language
- English

4. GENERAL
-    Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures;
-    Behaves in a professional and responsible way;
-    Lives the values of the Company.
ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.