Group Lead Windfarm Control Operations

Nordex SE; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex SE in India seeks a senior Wind Farm Commissioning Engineer to lead the India team, overseeing commissioning of wind farm controllers and interfaces, and to drive global CWE/SGCS projects. The role focuses on testing, documentation, and collaboration with clients to meet project requirements.

You will coordinate with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, travel for project needs, and contribute to process improvements within Windfarm Control Operations.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Technology, Electronics, IT, telecommunications or other equivalent technical education.
• Broad knowledge of wind farm controller tools and processes.
• Certificate to act as electrically skilled person is helpful.
• Knowledge about wind turbine technologies is beneficial.
• Intercultural understanding and ability to work in multitask teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading the India team of WFC Commissioning Engineers (functional and disciplinary).
• Global commissioning of Nordex groups wind farm controller (CWE & SGCS), mostly remote
• Area of responsibility: commissioning of wind farm controller, controller interfaces and preparation of grid code testing
• Regular contact and communication to the clients' experts to elaborate project-specific requirements, testing and solutions
• Gain experiences of running and closing windfarm controller projects
• Support of negotiations with customers, subcontractors and suppliers
• Testing and improving processes within the Windfarm Control Operations department together with the department leads

Skills

WindFarm controller

Root cause analysis

PLC commissioning

Grid Code Testing

PCMS

Education

Electrical Engineering / related technical degree

Tools

Grid operator interfaces

Modbus TCP

IEC 60870-5-101

IEC 60870-5-104

OPC UA

DNP3

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leading the India team of WFC Commissioning Engineers (functional and disciplinary).
• Having the mentality of a responsible engineer for Commissioning of Wind Farm projects worldwide.
• Global commissioning of Nordex groups wind farm controller (CWE & SGCS), mostly remote
• Area of responsibility: commissioning of wind farm controller, controller interfaces and preparation of grid code testing
• Regular contact and communication to the clients' experts to elaborate project‑specific requirements, testing and solutions
• Gain experiences of running and closing windfarm controller projects
• Support of negotiations with customers, subcontractors and suppliers
• Testing and improving processes within the Windfarm Control Operations department together with the department leads

Your Profile

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Technology, Electronics, IT, telecommunications or other equivalent technical education
• Broad knowledge of wind farm controller tools and processes
  • Grid operator interfaces and customer interfaces like:
    • Hardwired
    • Modbus TCP
    • IEC 60870-5-101
    • IEC 60870-5-104
    • OPC UA
    • DNP3
  • Root cause analysis tools like wire shark
  • PLC commissioning
  • Grid Code Testing
  • PCMS - Parameter Configuration and Management System
• Certificate to act as electrically skilled person is helpful
• Knowledge about wind turbine technologies is beneficial
• Self‑responsible, structured and solution‑oriented working
• Very good communication skills, strong planning- and organizational skills
• Fluency in English.
• Overall experience of 8+ years, with at least 3+ years in WindFarm Commissioning related activities.
• German, Spanish or other languages are an added value
• Intercultural understanding, ability to work productively in multitask teams and team player attitude
• Willingness to go on business trips

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.