Automation & Control Coordinator (m/w/d)

As an Independent Power Producer, Voltalia operates in over 20 countries, developing, building, and maintaining renewable energy projects and services across five key technologies: solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and storage. Backed by the AFM Group, a globally recognized, family-owned investment group, we benefit from long-term stability and a shared commitment to sustainable growth.

By the end of 2024, our operational and under-construction capacity reached 3.3 gigawatts-a 14% increase since 2023. With 1,500 employees worldwide, we thrive in a fast-moving environment driven by adaptability, innovation, and collaboration.

In our company, your work directly contributes to a more sustainable world. Whether you're driving projects forward, optimizing operations, or leading strategic initiatives, you're contributing to our mission to improve the global environment and foster local development.

At Voltalia, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds, whatever your race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, and experience. In our company, diversity drives innovation and contributes to a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to make an impact? Bring your energy-let's power a sustainable future together!

Your Missions

Voltalia's subsidiary for the O&M and EPC third party services is looking for an Automation & Control Coordinator with the following responsibilities:

• Ensure the correct and complete installation of Monitoring System on energy power plants including the requirements for the integration on OMS;
• Ensure the correct and complete installation of Security System on power plants;
• Analysis and evaluation of requirements for automation, control, communication and telecommunication on new projects;
• Provide technical assistance during all project stages, emphasizing on monitoring and security system;
• Deliver the necessary and required automation and control solutions on existent power plants - retrofitting/ revamping;
• Ensure the technological support on the monitoring system;
• Review and evaluation of requisites for monitoring and security systems;
• Technical business development support on technical-economical offers and budget estimation;
• Creation of technical specifications for monitoring and security systems;
• Interaction with Engineering/ Design team, internal or external, for projects execution;
• Technical support for monitoring and security systems;
• Technical support on Substation communication, data gathering and data delivery to third parties (grid operator, local authorities, among others);
• Technical support on power plant telecommunication;
• Technical support on cybersecurity on energy power plants;

Testing and evaluation on installed monitoring and security - complete system assessment;

• Commissioning of monitoring and security systems on the final stage;
• Monitoring system integration on central management platforms.

Qualifications & Experiences

The ideal candidate will be/have:

• Advanced knowledge in technology and renewable energies business;
• Knowledge in communication interfaces and protocols (Ethernet, Modbus, OPC-UA, ...). IEC61850 is a plus;
• Knowledge in control systems;
• Knowledge in Substation automation;
• Knowledge in network design and configuration;
• Knowledge in cyber security is a plus;
• Programming skills (SQL/NoSQL, python, scripting, ...);
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or other CAD software;
• Written and spoken English proficiency (French valued);
• Available for national and international travels.

Key Skills

• Leadership & Strategic Thinking;
• Organization and team management capabilities;
• Goal oriented;
• Critical thinking & Problem-solving;
• Delegation;
• Time Management & Planning;
• Proactive Mindset & Initiative;
• Adaptability & Resilience;
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills;
• Collaboration & Teamwork.

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