System Specialist Virtual Power Plant

Statkraft System Specialist - Virtual Power Plant

**System Specialist - Virtual Power Plant**

*Full-time*

**Business Units:** ME Energy Management

**Company Description**

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That is what we offer: 125 years of unrivaled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution, we believe it must be the solution. With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing, with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

**Job Description**

We are looking for an experienced System Specialist that will help shape Statkraft's digital future through introducing new technology and driving continuous improvement of tools and processes in close collaboration with our analytical, operative, and technical units. Thereby, you will play a vital role in managing the Virtual Power Plant portfolio of Statkraft in Europe. Your work will be in the center of these activities, and you will be given responsibility from day one.

As part of the Continental Energy Management Systems team, you will:

• Oversee and execute the implementation of new business processes and support onboarding process of decentralized energy plants to the VPP, including asset connectivity.
• Represent and translate the needs of Stakeholders towards product development teams in internal IT as well as external vendors and fulfill business requirements resulting in customer satisfaction.
• Deliver on the product roadmap using agile methodology, ensuring the projects are realized according to time and quality.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders and product owners to understand their operational and developmental requirements and support strategic ambitions by driving continuous optimization of processes and tools.
• Maintain business logic in the products that have been established.
• Support the Product Owner in managing the operational and strategic requirements towards the VPP.
• Ensure robust solutions and provide support where needed.

**Qualifications**

• University degree in engineering, natural sciences, or business.
• Ability to summarize and solve problems in a fast and efficient way.
• Experience in energy business, Virtual Power Plant.
• Experience in energy systems integration, power grid operations, or Control Systems SCADA systems.
• Desired hands-on experience in Networking.
• Knowledge of Control Systems, IT-OT Convergence.
• Strong cross-team collaboration and service orientation with an ability to effectively influence decisions, direction, and outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Programming skills, especially Python, are a plus.
• Strong process design automation and technical skills to enable lean and automated process solutions.
• Excellent communication skills in English is a must.

**Additional Information**

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose, meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you'll shape a career that is truly forward-facing, with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

• An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low-emission society.
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company.
• A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, and innovation, and a strong commercial culture.
• A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age, and cultural background.
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes.
• Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organization.
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists, and graduates from different countries and backgrounds.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We, therefore, work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality, or disability. Please note, Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. We conduct background checks on qualified applicants before hiring.