Global Head of Transmission Strategy - San Francisco California

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118365BR

Job Title:

Global Head of Transmission Strategy - San Francisco, California

No. of Positions:

1

Job Description:

Global head of Transmission Strategy

The Global head of transmission strategy is responsible for outlining and identifying optimal strategies for interconnecting solar and storage energy projects to the electric grid.

Essential Responsibilities


Advance projects through the generator interconnection process, support other consultants in the interconnection effort
Identify new Generation and Transmission asset upgrades/retirement across various ISO’s and determine their impact on overall Shell strategy
Drive the development and implementation of transmission/interconnection strategic, tactical and action plans.
Provide advice and present recommendations to Shell about long term and short term planning issues and real-time operational issues
Act as the main liaison with senior management and Project Development’s leads on matters relating to interconnection and development engineering progress, scope and schedule
Conduct field site visits to support the determination of project speWork with internal stakeholders to develop near term, midterm, and long-term generation interconnection strategies
Identify optimal strategies for interconnecting solar and energy storage projects to the electric grid
Prepare and submit interconnection requests, oversee utility interconnection studies, support transmission information for bid packages:
Development of strategic direction for renewable power development (including front-of-the-meter energy storage) across geographical markets (e.g. Americas, APAC, EMEA, etc.), centralized/decentralized (e.g. TSO, DSO.), solution sets/products (e.g. solar, onshore wind, energy storage, structured products, hybrid products, etc.) ), and other elements at global-level
Capital expenditures of multiple GW per annum (headline size per GW appr. $1bn per year expected
Establish and maintain ongoing relationship and communication externally with ISO, TSO, DSO, FERC, NERC and internally with senior leadership of key counterpart groups within New Energies (e.g. Strategy & Portfolio, Acquisitions and Divestments, Finance, Energy Solutions, etc.) and more broadly within Shell (e.g. Shell Energy, Integrated Gas/Downstream, country chairs, etc.), in conjunction with GM Onshore Renewable Power Development
Manage cross-functional teams, including members of various internal groups within and outside of Shell New Energies, and complex business dimensions.
Sit on renewable power development Leadership team. Drive transmission level portfolio development strategy, staff recruitment and retention activities, external public relations activities, and other leadership activities as required.
Bring domain expertise, market insight, and creativity. Continually build own and team expertise in transmission strategy, market fundamentals, and dynamics/trends.
Provide senior input into strategic direction, targeted areas, and prioritization of interconnection and transmission efforts
Develop and contribute to a high-performance team dynamic. Build, manage and mentor a global team of senior transmission strategy professionals
Be a credible and compelling spokesperson for renewable power development and the wider Shell New Energies group to external parties


Auto req ID:

118365BR

Skillpool:

Upstream & IG Commercial

Country of Work Location:

United States

Employment Type:

Full Time

Company Description:

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals. As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

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Work Location:

California - San Francisco

Requirements:

Experience


Significant experience in transmission planning and generation interconnection strategy in a managerial role
Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline, with an MBA from top program preferred
Expert understanding of the power/renewable power sector, including policies/regulations, market design, business models, and key stakeholders
Excellent commercial acumen, with creativity/entrepreneurial approach, economic/financial understanding, and an execution mindset
Expert knowledge of generation interconnection process tariffs, interconnection agreements and requirements of the following markets: ERCOT, SPP, MISO, PJM, ISO-NE, CAISO and NYSO including a sound working knowledge of the process from the initial interconnection request through commissioning and related procurement technical requirements to achieve energy delivery
Capable of establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with utilities, ISOs and industry representatives
Proficient in public speaking, presentation skills, explaining complex technical topics and writing of technical reports
Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, capable of applying advanced power systems engineering principles to identify and solve complex issues
Prior experience performing power flow analysis, transient analysis, and fault current analysis on high voltage power system is required. Must have a detailed understanding of the analytical tools/software used in the industry. Detailed understanding of analytical tools/software like PSSE, PSLF, ETAP, and Aspen Oneliner, etc used in the industry
Capable of reviewing Integrated Resource plans, interconnection system impact, facilities, and feasibility studies and provide insight and recommendation base on the results
Ability to represent Renewable Power/Shell New Energies
Ability to build and maintain relationships within a complex, global corporation: some ‘corporate stamina’ is required


City, State (if applicable):

San Francisco

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