Interconnection Specialist

Company introduction

We are a leading energy company operating in the power generation and transmission sector.

Role summary / purpose

Work with internal teams to manage and maintain interconnection queue positions. This position will be expected to understand the interconnection process from application through Commercial Operation and become a Subject Matter Expert for assigned ISO(s). Coordinate submittals and interconnect deliverables with Transmission Owners, Operators, and Power Purchasing Agreement Clients while ensuring all items associated with telemetry, back-feed, initial synchronization, and Commercial Operation Date are accomplished.

Key responsibilities

• Review all draft Purchase Power Agreements and Interconnect Agreements for assigned regions
• Develop list of deliverables and coordinate submittal of deliverables for PPAs and IAs
• Interface with Transmission Owners, Operators, and Power Purchasing Agreement Clients to align all deliverables to physically connect, sync and achieve COD
• Monitor changes in interconnection processes for assigned ISO(s)
• Communicate with internal stakeholders on any changes in ISO requirements for interconnecting plants
• Work with engineering parties to ensure technical items of PPA and IA are met in plant design
• Support joint testing with parties as a point of contact to Transmission Owners, Operators, and PPA Clients
• Provide weekly status reporting of Interconnect submittal status and critical path to meet PPA and IA dates
• Conduct monthly monitoring and reporting of interconnection queue position milestones

Nice-to-have / preferred skills

• Contract interpretation and management of deliverables, including Purchase Power Agreements (PPA) and Interconnect Agreements (IA)
• Experience with drafting, negotiating and implementation of contracts related to the electric power grid industry
• Knowledge of ISO tariffs and pro forma and non pro forma contracts
• Familiarity with NERC and FERC standards related to transmission and interconnection
• Organizational skills to manage critical deliverables to external Transmission entities
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish professional working relationships with offtaker entities
• Understanding of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Understanding of integrating communication protocols between multiple parties
• Understanding of electrical metering devices and concepts

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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