Paul Crolla

Experience

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  University of Strathclyde

  Oct 2005 - Feb 2015

  Researcher

  My projects included the EU FP7 Distributed Energy Resources - Research Infrastructure project. I worked across a number of different strands, real-time simulation for power system testing, standards for testing large scale inverters and storage, integration of laboratories across the internet along with networking projects in increasing testing quality. Under this project I coordinated visiting researchers to work in our power systems' laboratories.For my PhD I developed a steel embedded fibre optic sensor systemUsed COMSOL Multiphysics for stress and thermal analysisCreated an interrogation system using a wideband optical filterDeveloped a control system based on real-time LabVIEWI also worked for the Power Network Demonstration Centre (the PNDC) on power systems testing, systems integration, SharePoint development, IP Management and website up-keep. Show less

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  IET

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

  Chairperson IET South West Scotland Young Professionals

  My role was to ensure a full and active IET programme for Young Professionals in my area, chair the meetings of the committee, make sure the committee members are able to deliver the programme and deal with other people in the IET on behalf of the Network.

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  SGURRENERGY LIMITED

  Feb 2015 - May 2017

  Consultant Electrical Engineer

  Perform a variety of electrical, grid and SCADA functions within a renewable energy consultancy from feasibility of projects to takeover with occassional operational advice. Generation technologies of projects include wind, solar, hydro and tidal stream. Areas of working include the followingOwner's Engineeer (electrical and grid Packages) for UK, Pakistan and Mongolian wind farm construction projects. Responsibilities include writing EPC schedules for electrical, SCADA and electrical testing, grid connection review, electrical design review, electrical construction progress, test plan and test results review, review of final takeover documentation and testing.Due Diligence of wind projects (electrical and grid packages) in UK, Germany (offshore), Norway, Finland. Review the grid connection offers, grid connection arrangements, electrical design, offshore substation review, and SCADA design. Assessment of proposed OEM suppliers for switchgear, transformers and cables. Due Diligence of solar projects in the UK, Mali, Senegal, Egypt. Review the grid connection offers, grid connection arrangements, electrical design, and SCADA design. Assessment of proposed OEM suppliers for switchgear, transformers and cablesPerforming technical due diligience on the electrical systems and grid connection agreement for renewable energy projects (solar PV and wind), performing site inspections (construction monitoring, site completion) in the UK and overseas. Providing design and programme reviews for large on-shore wind farms internationally. Show less

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  Wood

  May 2017 - Jan 2019

  Electrical Engineer

  Working within the Clean Energy service provision of Wood, I led on work across all aspects of electrical, grid and SCADA topics for renewable energy projects. Generation technologies included onshore and offshore wind, utility scale solar PV, minihydro, and tidal stream.I worked across the lifecycle off projects from early pre-construction, through specification and tendering, construction and operation.I led on the Owner's Engineeer scope for electrical and grid packages for Swedish, UK, Pakistani, and Mongolian wind farm construction projects. Responsibilities included writing and negotiating EPC schedules for electrical, SCADA, and testing; grid connection review; electrical design review,; electrical construction progress monitoring; test plan and test results review, review of final takeover documentation and testing.Due Diligence of wind projects (electrical and grid packages) in UK, Germany (offshore), Norway, Finland. Review the grid connection offers, grid connection arrangements, electrical design, offshore substation review, and SCADA design. Assessment of proposed OEM suppliers for switchgear, transformers and cables. Due Diligence of solar projects in the UK, Mali, Senegal, Egypt. Review the grid connection offers, grid connection arrangements, electrical design, and SCADA design. Assessment of OEMs for equipment supply. Show less

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  ScottishPower

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2021

  Worked on electrical and grid aspects of renewables projects within Global Technical Services.

  • Senior Project Engineer

    Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Electrical Project Engineer

    Jan 2019 - Apr 2020
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  Muirhall Energy

  Apr 2021 - Oct 2024

  • Senior Grid and New Technologies Manager

    Feb 2024 - Oct 2024

  • Grid Manager

    Jan 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Project Manager

    Apr 2021 - Dec 2022
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  Aggreko

  Oct 2024 - now

  Grid Connections Manager