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Identification, securing and realisation of power opportunities for Data Centres worldwide.

Expertise includes:• Substation design specifications (RIBA WS2) - private, TSO or DSO owned.• Substation tender management (PQQ, selection, review, negotiation, appointment).• Substation design review (RIBA WS3, WS4)• IDNO adoption, metering.• Guiding clients to energisation with TSO or DSO point of connection providers.

Expertise includes;• Electricity Connection Applications (broad knowledge of European TSOs and DSOs, the application process and key pre-application considerations) • Identification of favourable connection opportunities aligned to client requirements.• Electricity Connection Agreements (strong experience in managing clients through the application process including acceptance and offer on-going management of the connection offer through to energisation).• Energy regulations… Show more Expertise includes;• Electricity Connection Applications (broad knowledge of European TSOs and DSOs, the application process and key pre-application considerations) • Identification of favourable connection opportunities aligned to client requirements.• Electricity Connection Agreements (strong experience in managing clients through the application process including acceptance and offer on-going management of the connection offer through to energisation).• Energy regulations, governing code and market forces.• Energy modelling including asset cost and maintenance. Show less

Solihull

I have a wide range of expertise and experience across the power industry from 400kV down to 400V. This includes;Feasibility Studies:• Generation Integration and Energy Storage Projects• Asset Planning & Replacement Strategy (HV and LV equipment monitoring, condition assessment and production of replacement or new equipment specification documents and drawings). Grid Connections:• Grid Code Compliance understanding at transmission, distribution and private network… Show more I have a wide range of expertise and experience across the power industry from 400kV down to 400V. This includes;Feasibility Studies:• Generation Integration and Energy Storage Projects• Asset Planning & Replacement Strategy (HV and LV equipment monitoring, condition assessment and production of replacement or new equipment specification documents and drawings). Grid Connections:• Grid Code Compliance understanding at transmission, distribution and private network levels.• Experience of submitting and accepting Grid Connections with National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) and both English and Scottish Distribution Network Operators (DNOs). This includes budget offers, demand applications to NGET and DNOs, G99 DNO generation applications and Bilateral Embedded Generation Agreement (BEGA) connections involving NGET.Power System Studies:• Network Modelling in ETAP• Load Flow Studies• Short Circuit Analysis to IEC 60909 (and ENA G74 recommendations)• Protection Grading and Discrimination Studies• Earthing systems modelling• Equipment Specification (including sizing of cables, transformers, generators and protective devices)• Solar Farm Feasibility Designs Detailed Design:• Couch Perry Wilkes are NERS accredited for Electrical Design of Distribution Networks up to 132kV. I have completed multiple Independent Connection Provider (ICP) designs under the NERS registration scheme which have all received approval from the respective DNO.• Substation Detailed Design (tender specification and drawing production)• Substation Earthing Design – EREC S34:2018, ENA TS 41-24 (for both ICP designs and private substations). On-Site Services:• HV/LV Condition Assessment Surveys and Data Capture• Earth Testing – Wenner Earth Resistivity Test• Fully trained in Substation Safety Considerations• Ability to source and manage contractors to fulfil work outlined in my design and feasibility reports. Show less

National Grid System Design Authorised PSE. Proven competence and ability to perform and interpret results from a range of PS studies including; load flow (thermal, voltage), dynamic voltage, fault level and iGR (ground return current). Have a good understanding of stability and NPS (negative phase sequence) studies and results interpretation. 2 years of experience in DIgSILIENT PowerFactory. Competent in running studies and sufficient in component modelling. Responsible for… Show more National Grid System Design Authorised PSE. Proven competence and ability to perform and interpret results from a range of PS studies including; load flow (thermal, voltage), dynamic voltage, fault level and iGR (ground return current). Have a good understanding of stability and NPS (negative phase sequence) studies and results interpretation. 2 years of experience in DIgSILIENT PowerFactory. Competent in running studies and sufficient in component modelling. Responsible for managing client relationships, either Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) or direct transmission generation customers (wind, solar, battery or conventional generation), to enable design and delivery of compliant electrical connection solutions. Able to interpret PS study results to inform National Grid network design, reinforcements or operational changes driven by connection of demand or generation at transmission or embedded level. Strong understanding of UK electricity industry design codes such as Security and Quality of Supply Standards (SQSS) and Grid Code. Good awareness of Connection Use of System Code and solid understanding of the National Grid application process and connection customer contracts. Show less

Legal Separation Programme Analyst - UK Regulation (3rd Placement)Focused on identifying cross functional processes between National Grid's Electricity Transmission Owner (ETO) and Electricity System Operator (ESO) from an operational perspective. Responsible for defining and agreeing these operational processes through coordination of and negotiation between ETO and ESO subject matter experts. Outcome was a series of defined processes with clear responsibilities and accountabilities for… Show more Legal Separation Programme Analyst - UK Regulation (3rd Placement)Focused on identifying cross functional processes between National Grid's Electricity Transmission Owner (ETO) and Electricity System Operator (ESO) from an operational perspective. Responsible for defining and agreeing these operational processes through coordination of and negotiation between ETO and ESO subject matter experts. Outcome was a series of defined processes with clear responsibilities and accountabilities for teams with ETO and ESO.Opportunity Analyst - Business Development (2nd Placement)Responsible for initial development of a new electricity interconnector project from UK to Belgium. Required an in-depth understanding of the European energy market and market trends including competitor analysis. Strong focus on building good mulit-cultural relationships between NG and Belgian Transmission System Operator. System Design Engineer (1st Placement)Training as part of future Power Systems Engineer role I will return to at the end of the National Grid graduate programme. Learnt and carried out a series of technical studies (thermal, voltage and fault level) and learnt the technical standards (SQSS/Grid Code) behind such studies. Show less

As part of the System Design team at Juwi my role ranged from creating conceptual plans for solar projects right through to detailed design of solar farms and roof top systems. This utilised a variety of electrical and mechanical engineering skills and the design were drawn in AutoCAD.

University Of Warwick

Warwick Jailbreak is an annually run charity event where the aim is for your team to get as far away from Warwick University Campus as possible in 36 hours. Sound easy? Well there’s a catch. You cannot spend a penny of your own money throughout the 36 hours. Having participated in both my first and second years, and reaching Brussels and Amsterdam respectively, I joined the society leadership team as the Vice President. Alongside overseeing an effective advertising campaign, I had to… Show more Warwick Jailbreak is an annually run charity event where the aim is for your team to get as far away from Warwick University Campus as possible in 36 hours. Sound easy? Well there’s a catch. You cannot spend a penny of your own money throughout the 36 hours. Having participated in both my first and second years, and reaching Brussels and Amsterdam respectively, I joined the society leadership team as the Vice President. Alongside overseeing an effective advertising campaign, I had to give deliver all the presentations to the prospective students, the largest of which was to +300 people.Our event was a huge success raising over £30,000 for Practical Action. The winner made it to Faro, Portugal, a distance of approximately 1100 miles.For more information please visit:http://www.chooseachallenge.com/bookings/hitch/warwick-jailbreak/ Show less

Undertook a project to improve the refurbishment process of substation components. This required investigating an existing failing process across all key departments at National Grid.Arranged for my 3rd year dissertation to be run in partnership with National Grid. This project involved creating a model that could analyse the wind load, ice load, dead load and short circuit forces acting on a substation bushing and comparing the final loading to the British Standard specifications… Show more Undertook a project to improve the refurbishment process of substation components. This required investigating an existing failing process across all key departments at National Grid.Arranged for my 3rd year dissertation to be run in partnership with National Grid. This project involved creating a model that could analyse the wind load, ice load, dead load and short circuit forces acting on a substation bushing and comparing the final loading to the British Standard specifications. Achieved 1st Class mark and currently in the process of writing a report for publication. Show less

- Serve Customers- Assemble machinery from the manufacturers (Chainsaws, Chainsaw chains, Lawnmowers and Brush cutters)- Keep the showrooms clean, presentable and well stocked- Deal with telephone enquiries

Meng Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, 1St Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Warwick Jailbreak Society, Warwick Table Tennis Team, Warwick 5-aside, Warwick BandSoc, Warwick Kempo Jiu jutsu.

Education record

A Levels: - Mathematics A* - Physics A - Business Studies A AS Levels: - Further Mathematics A - Chemistry B 11 GCSE's - 7 A* Grades.