Grid Connections Manager

About Us

Enel Green Power entered the Australian market in 2017 as Enel Green Power Australia (EGPA), with the construction of one of Australia’s largest solar plants, Bungala Solar Farm located in South Australia. Our Australian operations now include three solar plants with a consolidated capacity of around 310 megawatts (MW) and 75MW wind farm and 90MW solar farm under construction.

https://www.enelgreenpower.com/

Today, Enel Green Power Australia is a 50/50 joint venture between energy giants, Enel Group and INPEX. The company is targeting a significant increase to its installed capacity across wind, solar, storage and hybrid projects which is expected to accelerate EGPA’s growth in the local market and continue its commitment to driving Australia’s energy transition and achieving the country’s net zero target.

The Role

We are looking for professionals eager to face the challenges posed by the global energy transition. Our people are curious, forward-thinking, and driven to achieve our business objectives. Joining our team means you are ready to establish new standards for sustainability, innovation and excellence in the renewables sector, working toward a new era of sustainable development.

The Grid Connections Manager will support the Grid Connections and Authorisation team at Enel Green Power Australia in technical issues relevant to the interconnection of utility-sized power plants in Australia. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead managing the grid connection process in all project phases – i.e. business development, engineering design, construction, commissioning, and commercial operation.
• Liaise with business development managers, projects managers, project planners and other key internal stakeholders to develop project schedules and budget.
• Coordinate grid connection related activities for timely completion within allocated budget.
• Lead negotiations/interfacing with a wide range of industry organisations, service providers (T/NSPs, AEMO and other relevant authorities) on GPS packages and connection agreements.
• Participate in the preparation of technical tender documentation (leading grid connection aspects) for the assignment of construction contracts and suppliers.
• Support the review of power systems studies, including grid connection, system strength impact assessments and research and development.
• Liaise with technical team and provide insights on undertaking EMT and RMS-based simulations using PSCAD, PSSE and DigSILENT PowerFactory.
• Develop technical solutions to complex connection issues.
• Support the design of HV/MV interconnection activities.
• Follow up and monitor grid connection technical requirements changes.
• Provide support to the Asset Management Team during the operation of plants (Compliance monitoring).
• Support the design of HV/MV interconnection activities
• Follow up and monitor grid connection technical requirements changes
• Provide technical support to the Asset Management Team during the operation of plants
• Participate in the preparation of technical tender documentation for the assignment of construction contracts and suppliers

Selection Criteria

• Minimum master’s degree qualification, preferably in Electrical or Power System Engineering.
• High knowledge of power systems stability, system strength requirements and network support agreements.
• Working experience with wide range of T/NSPs, and AEMO.
• Track record of successful large-scale renewable project connection in the NEM.
• Understanding of large-scale renewable project stakeholders’ structure.
• Exposure to different stages of large-scale renewable project life cycle.
• Involvement and understanding of NEM Reform Implementation roadmap.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java and/or C++

Key Skills

• Problem-solving skills and approaches problems through lateral thinking
• Ability to work with numerous departments
• Ability to work in a group and autonomously
• Self-motivated, flexible and demonstrates initiative
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Excellent proficiency in English, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills

Our Benefits

Every individual is a valued team member at Enel Green Power, and we’re committed to supporting, growing, and helping each person achieve their full potential. Keeping up a positive work-life balance is the key to success for every team across our business.

Some of our benefits include:

• Flexible working hours – we provide flexible arrangements that will suit you, including a mixture of time working in our office and from home, a compressed work week with half day workday on Fridays. Because you are working from home, we also provide $50 internet reimbursements each month.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives – including a $100 monthly wellness rebate, annual flu vaccinations and health checks, and a day off for your birthday each year. If you’re in the office, we have $35 lunch credits that you can use each week.
• Learning and development opportunities – both on the job and via formal training, including technical, role-specific and leadership development programs.
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential and independent counselling and advice service for either a personal or work-related problem if you or a member of your immediate family needs help or advice.

Diversity & Inclusion

• Equal opportunity and inclusion are the pillars of our work. Throughout Enel Green Power and in our head office in Sydney, many different languages, cultures, and stories coexist. Different ages, genders, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and skills complement each other and add value across our business.
• We appreciate and value each person’s uniqueness. We encourage diversity of thought and the expression of ideas and opinions. We also make a commitment to foster equality of opportunity as part of creating a rewarding workplace for you. No kind of discrimination will be tolerated. All candidates and colleagues always receive the same treatment, based on their professional skills and abilities.