.About Lightsource bpLightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects. We are a 50:50 joint venture with bp with a mission to help drive the world's transition to low carbon energy. With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalise on this growth. By joining the Lightsource bp team, you will 'be the change' on the world's energy transition to a more sustainable future. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By choosing a career with us,you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.About the roleSummaryThe main purpose of this role will be to support the grid connections process by Lightsource bp projects in Europe. It will be your responsibility to manage the relationship with local DNO/DSO around European countries to ensure our projects comply with requirements established in the grid code or similar laws, analyzing how these requirements technically impact plant design and the testing, certification, commissioning and authorization process. The position requires both technical and commercial skills and will be highly interactive with other organizations in the firm. Contacts and knowledge of the DNO/DSO -ICPs and governmental agencies responsible for grid connections is required. As a Grid Regulatory Affair officer in the Grid Team, you will be responsible for collecting, analyzing and keeping up to date with all laws, codes and standards relating to the connection of renewable plants (especially PV plants) in EMEA region. You will also be knowledgeable in other regions such as EEUU/Canada, LATAM, Asia or Australia, where you will support other members of the company involved in these markets. You will also be the company's point of contact as a link with TSO/DNOs regarding grid code compliance. You will participate in representing the company in any event, webinar or working group related to regulatory aspects and grid code compliance. You will support the simulation team by providing them with the requirements set out in each country regarding grid code compliance so that they can perform the simulations correctly.Duties and responsibilitiesRepresenting and safeguarding the interest of Lightsource BP before DNO/TSO in those European countries where Lightsource BP has a presence.To know the connection processes in the TSO/DNO in each country, as well as to establish direct contact with these utilities in order to manage in an agile and efficient way the problems that may arise during this process.Discussing technical aspects of the connection process and grid code requirements with manufacturers, consultants, certifiers and TSO/DNOs, among other stakeholders
