Address Excellent opportunity to join Australian energy regulator based in Melbourne. Pivotal role. Highly competitive salary plus relocation.
About the company
Energy Safe Victoria’s (Energy Safe) purpose is to keep Victorian's energy safe and ensure energy is used confidently. Through education, regulation and enforcement, Energy Safe works to ensure that energy safety, supply and efficiency are a priority in Victoria and something their customers can be confident in. Energy Safe’s people come from a wide range of professions with diverse skills and experience driving the success of the organisation. About the opportunity
The Engineer – Renewables is responsible for delivering regulatory guidance and ensuring compliance in the large-scale renewable energy sector. You will be required to work in close collaboration with peers, Energy Safe leaders and industry to ensure that Energy Safe’s regulatory and safety management projects and initiatives are delivered in line with Energy Safe’s Regulatory Operations Strategy.Your responsibilities will include:
Reviewing and assessing external companies’ safety cases and safety management plans;
Leading the implementation and delivery of the annual audit plan, ensuring regulatory compliance amongst stakeholders;
Leading and participating in system assurance audits and operational audits;
Liaising with regulated entities to prepare audit plans and conduct pre-audit meetings;
Preparing audit tools and conducting audits (desktop or client sites);
Preparing formal reports of audit findings and providing feedback to industry in a timely manner;
Ensuring non-compliances are closed out and addressed to meet regulatory and legislative requirements;
Carrying out investigations and applying Energy Safe’s enforcement and compliance policy and making recommendations to Energy Safe management when applicable;
Delivering specialist regulatory tasks, including investigative audits that contribute to the improvement of regulatory compliance;
Providing advisory and consultative expertise on regulatory and safety requirements relevant to large scale wind and solar generation and grid scale batteries as a SME;
Responding to safety concerns and complaints received by Energy Safe;
Providing SME advice to key stakeholders; and
Participating in relevant committees and working groups with respect to audit and compliance.
To be successful, you will have:
An electrical engineering qualification;
Previous experience in the electricity or energy industry;
A strong understanding of the principles and application of safety management and knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and standards;
Experience leading and conducting audits and implementing Quality, Health, Safety and Risk Management frameworks;
Excellent conceptual and analytical skills;
High level interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
How to apply
For additional information including the Role Specification please contact Vivian Simonelli on 61 (0) 408 998 *** or Stuart King on 61 (0) 438 754 *** quoting Reference 2024665 or apply online using the "Apply Now" link below.
