Experience

TNEI

• United Kingdom
• Services for Renewable Energy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Country Manager and Director of TNEI Ireland

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  TNEI is an independent specialist energy consultancy providing technical, strategic, environmental and consenting advice to organisations operating within the conventional and renewable energy sectors.TNEI is a leader in providing multi-disciplinary advice for renewable energy projects and innovative network solutions. TNEI is proud to have been involved in all major offshore windfarm projects in Great Britain, from design to technical support to due diligence. Additionally, TNEI is at the forefront of constraints and curtailment analysis, Grid Code compliance assessment and acoustic noise assessments.



EirGrid Group

• Ireland
• Utilities
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Lead Engineer, Transmission Access Planning

  • Apr 2017 - Dec 2020

  Carry out specialised technical analysis to assess the impact of large energy producers and consumers connected directly to the transmission system and all users connected to the transmission system via the distribution system. Technical analysis includes;• steady state load flow, voltage and short circuit analysis• transient and dynamic voltage and frequency stability• harmonic analysis• electromagnetic transients analysis• power system economic analysis (dispatch, losses and lifetime cost analysis)Develop new and review existing internal procedures and policy Management and technical support for customers during pre-connectionProvide support to stakeholders Development and implementation of departmental training and learning

• Senior Engineer, Transmission Network Planning

  • May 2011 - Apr 2017

  Analysis of the future performance of the transmission system, to identify and justify grid development proposals. Leading technical and economical studies to justify investment decisions for the development of the transmission network. Key responsibilities include:• Scoping planning studies • Carrying out technical analysis on base case and contingency scenarios (load flow, short circuit, dynamic, voltage stability analysis) • Carrying out economic appraisals/evaluations• Decision Making based on a balance of technical, economic, commercial and environmental perspectives• Training and coaching



EirGrid Group

• Ireland
• Utilities
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Technical Account Manager, Customer & Stakeholder Relations

  • Sep 2007 - 2011

  Technical Account Manager for multiple generator and industrial demand customers. I ensured they were fully supported in relation to both their technical and commercial issues/needs. Key responsibilities include:• Providing professional support for stakeholders, key customers, prospective customers and the general public• Developing and ongoing management of systems• Managing and coordinating transmission customer outage schedules and communications Technical Account Manager for multiple generator and industrial demand customers. I ensured they were fully supported in relation to both their technical and commercial issues/needs. Key responsibilities include:• Providing professional support for stakeholders, key customers, prospective customers and the general public• Developing and ongoing management of systems• Managing and coordinating transmission customer outage schedules and communications



Instacom

• System Designer/Senior Programmer

  • Jan 2004 - Aug 2007

  A small business that works in the high end audio/video environment, customising and integrating advanced electronic entertainment and automation systems.Key responsibilities include:• Liaising with clients from concept to delivery and demonstration of the system• Managing third parties during preparation and installation• Designing and programming systems A small business that works in the high end audio/video environment, customising and integrating advanced electronic entertainment and automation systems.Key responsibilities include:• Liaising with clients from concept to delivery and demonstration of the system• Managing third parties during preparation and installation• Designing and programming systems