Energy Storage Expert

Energy Storage Expert
Porto
Oliveira do Douro, Porto, Portugal

Voltalia's subsidiary for the O&M and EPC third party services is looking for an Energy Storage Expert with the
- how and the energy to support the growth of this technology as part of more and more PV projects. The main responsibilities include, among others:
- Coordinate energy storage engineers in all management aspects;



- Provide consulting, design, calculation and services to internal and external clients;



- Setup of a database with all the batteries types, suppliers, specifications, prices to be able to advise on the most suitable battery system based on requirements, costs, delivery time, lifespan, specifications and others, being at the forefront of the development of new battery solutions;



- Deploy procedures that allow to trend accurately the technologies and battery prices in the short, medium and long terms, managing the technological development by analyzing competitors, the market and leasing with customers and universities;



- Manage your owntechnical research relating to wind power and solar storage systems and batteries;



- Develop together withthe COE team new strategic solutions and processes improvements, including for both operational plans & maintenance of battery storage systems (O&M);



- Mentor and coach other more junior professional staff as needed. QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will be/have:
- Master Degree or Degree in Electrical/ Electrotechnical Engineering - Specialization in Energy Systems (preferred);



- Minimum of 5 years ofexperience related to battery storage;



- At least 2 years of experience in coordination positions is desirable;



- Experience withlead acid, Ni
Cad,
- ion and flow batteries is preferred;



- Deep understanding ofthe electrical and thermal aspects of battery storage;



- Commercial experiencewith construction contracts and contractors for utility scale battery storage project;



- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel;



- Fluency in English. French and/or Portuguese are a plus;



- Availability for national and international travels. Key Skills:
- Analysis and interpretation ability, with strong attention to detail;



- Organization and teammanagement capabilities, along with good team work skills;



- Availability, sense of responsibility, resilience and proactivity;



- Self-motivated;

- Ability to work independently or as part of a team and to meet deadlines under pressure;



- Excellent oral and written communication skills;



- Comfortable in a
- paced environment;



- Flexibility andadaptability in work style.