Student Worker - Power Plant Controller

Begin your journey into the renewable energy sector with Vestas Technology & Operations by joining the PPC Controls team as a Student Worker. You will be given the chance to develop and apply advanced control solutions with MATLAB/Simulink, which will play a significant role in improving Power Plant Controller capabilities.

Take advantage of the chance to engage with sophisticated technologies, enhancing your skills through practical application in a team-oriented, international context.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Applications, Controls & Electrical > PPC Controls 

PPC Controls is an R&D house and part of Vestas Technology & Operations. In PPC Controls, We are bridging the needs and requirements of the Transmission Systems Operators (TSO) with the capabilities of our Hybrid Power Plants by developing advanced Power Plant Control algorithms.

The team consist of colleagues with high diversity in skillset, seniority and ethnicity. We live the Vestas values: Accountability, Collaboration, Simplicity and Passion, form the backbone of our culture of striving for world class.

The team is a Global team with Engineers in Denmark and Portugal. We collaborate very closely with our department in Chennai, India and our value chain to deliver effectively on projects.

Responsibilities

We offer a very vibrant environment to develop & a learning environment for the new engineering students to gain some more technical experience during their education.

• Have the opportunity to design new control algorithms to improve the Power Plant Controller functionality
• Possibility to design & implement control solutions in model-based design using MATLAB/Simulink
• Get the opportunity to work on new technologies, within the Power System domain 
• Opportunity to work with advance control system theories i.e, Adaptive Control and Model Predictive Control (MPC) among others

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a Danish university, at the end of your Bachelor's or beginning of your Master's
• Degree in electrical engineering specialising in power systems, control systems, data science etc.
• Data-focused approach to solving problems
• Good cultural understanding & international working experience
• Keen interest in product/technology development, project management or related areas
• Proficient in both written and spoken English

Competencies

As a person, you are self-motivated, professional, and committed by nature. You have a good sense of quality and a can-do mentality. Furthermore, you:

• Have great interpersonal skills, a natural curiosity and an interest in people
• Are open-minded and friendly
• Possess team spirit and enjoy being part of a team, while at the same time being able to work with limited supervision
• Are motivated and eager to learn
• Can thrive with varied tasks and can dive easily into the administrative elements of the position
• Are pragmatic, structured and hands-on in your working style; you get things done
• Are interested in working with project and portfolio management

What we offer

An opportunity to be part of a large multinational organisation pursuing the vision of being the global leader in sustainable energy solutions.

You will be an integrated part of a Power Plant Control team, valuing professionalism but also a casual atmosphere. As part of the Power System Integration, you will engage in a wide variety of projects and directly impact the direction of Vestas' external representation, supporting the realization of commercial targets and Grid Code Fulfilment on a Global Scale.

Additional information 

The primary work location is Aarhus, Denmark.

To be considered for this role, you must apply online before November 7, 2024. We will review applications on an ongoing basis. We can withdraw from the job and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.

For more information, please get in touch with Rahul Sharma, Sub Module Owner, at +45 3198 3187.

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