Renewable Automation & Telecontrol Specialist, EDP

EDP

Location:
Portugal, Porto

Category:
Energy

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Description:

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow. The job involves monitoring and troubleshooting renewable power plants, coordinating electrical operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Job Responsibility:

Real-time monitoring and control operations (24x7) and real-time analysis and performance of renewable power plants
On stoppages perform troubleshooting and accordingly execute remote resets or notify O&M for local intervention and out of normal working hours and holidays/weekends decide if it is profitable for EDPR to activate on-call services while controlling operational costs
Coordination of electrical works and outages with the correspondent stakeholders according to each country grid code, definition and validation of electrical maneuvers' lists and execution of real-time maneuvers
Reception and application of TSO/DSOs active and reactive regulation orders
Issue work orders, guaranteeing optimum security conditions, with the collaboration of O&M management and/or the power plant on-site personnel
Grant real-time interlocution with system operators and maintain a permanent link with other dispatch centers, distributors and transmissions system operators, in order to coordinate and/or guide the operations, procedures and dispatch processes in the grid and renewable power plants
Ensure safe assets operation according to standard operating procedures and external regulations of each country
Coordinate with the Asset Operations teams (EDPR, subcontractors and clients) in the identification and communication of incidents and faults in the substations and renewable generators, as well as electrical restrictions imposed by the transmission and distribution system operators
Coordinate with the Construction teams (EDPR and subcontractors) the energization of substations
Assure proper monitoring and operation of the assets, always in alignment with internal and external teams, during commissioning and pre-operations phases, guaranteeing grid code compliance along the different countries as well as market orders fulfillment
Guarantee the continuous exchange of information with system operators (transmission and distribution), OEM remote control centers, production forecast centers, market operators (trading and electricity markets), off-takers and clients (Asset Management and O&M)
Verify production forecasts and incidents in real-time, execution and supervision in real-time of power regulations and market orders to adapt market programs and minimize deviations and imbalances and maximize incomes
Behind operational issues, have the autonomy to, after gathering relevant information, identify possible resolution alternatives, weigh the solutions, identify the best option and put it into action
Perform SCADA system connection/control tests in the renewable power plants and substation automated systems
Identify, troubleshoot, report and follow-up all the incidents and downtimes of communication channels, first level SCADAs (Generation and Substation), second level SCADA and other operational tools used to deliver the service, according to the procedures established and in order to guarantee the 24x7 conditions to supervise and remote operate the assets

Requirements:

Degree in Engineering, preferably in Control, Electrical or Electrotechnical
Up to 5 years of working experience in electrical or/and control systems
Familiarity with MS Office and SCADA systems
Knowledge of standards related to regulatory (particularly in the markets where EDPR operates), health, prevention of risks, environment, and quality
Electrical Distribution and Transportation Systems (particularly in the markets where EDPR operates)
Operation of control systems and HV equipment in renewable power plant substations
Availability to work in Shifts
Languages: English, including technical concepts applicable to the electrical sector

What we offer:

Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making
Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 05, 2025

Expiration:
October 15, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Renewable Automation & Telecontrol Specialist

EDP

Location:Portugal, Porto

Category:Energy

Contract Type:Not provided