HVDC Technical Coordinator required for a major transmission system operator based in France

Responsibilities

• Support the lead technical coordinator in AEP.
• Analyse and review the basic and detailed design provided by the HVDC converter manufacturer on defined disciplines, to be agreed with project coordinator.
• Review maintenance documents from manufacturer.
• Review the HVDC converter manufacturer specifications towards its sub-suppliers.
• Check document consistency from HVDC converter manufacturer, in compliance with Employer's technical specifications and Employer's internal documents.
• Contribute to the management of interfaces within expertise fields under coordination thanks to the global overview.
• Participate in technical meeting with the HVDC converter manufacturer and in internal project and technical meetings.
• Coordinate and discuss with technical experts on various topics, e.g.: high-voltage equipment, low voltage equipment, HVDC C&P design, transient and harmonic studies, interfaces, IT, cybersecurity, etc.
• Perform technico-economic studies to advise for technical arbitrage during project execution.
• Share the lessons learnt to other projects among the team.
• Analyse/benchmark solutions of HVDC links currently in operation and other industrial practices/standards.

Requirements

• Project coordination.
• Electrical knowledge on HVDC Converter Station.
• Knowledge on HVA/C, cooling process.
• Knowledge in other disciplines related to Converter Stations is a plus, e.g.: high voltage engineering and design, valve submodules, insulation coordination, dynamic studies, harmonics, auxiliary system linked to HVDC Converter Station.
• Experience in execution phase of an EPCI project.
• Fluent in English. Proficiency of French is a plus.
• Ability to identify technical issues in a technically complex environment.
• Adaptability.
• Autonomous.