AddressI'm representing a worldwide developer and owner of renewable energy assets, with an impressive portfolio already in operation within Australia. They have an excellent financial backing, and a realistic / achievable target of operational projects within the next 5 years.
About the Role:
Due to the growth of the business, we are looking for a grid connection manager to oversee the grid connection process for a range of utility scale renewable energy projects including solar farms, wind farms and BESS projects.
This role would be office based in Sydney.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of the grid connection through development, construction and operation.
- Work closely with consultants, contractors, and suppliers to achieve the best performance.
- Communicate with AEMO and Transmission Network Service Providers.
- Assist to manage the grid risk of EPC contractors.
- Conduct due diligence of new projects or potential new projects, including preparing inputs to financial models.
- Assist in negotiation of EPC contracts and Connection Agreements.
- Work safely at all times and be proactive about ensuring the Company's operations and that of its subcontractors are performed safely.
- Provide grid related advice on projects from early development stage through to operational projects and advise relevant project managers.
- Identify opportunities for business improvement and assist with that improvement.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years relevant working experience on grid connections in the National Electricity Market
- Experience in developing large scale renewable energy projects. Ideally experience managing projects from owners perspective.
- Proactively manage risks
- PSSE and PSCAD experience
- Tertiary qualification would be preferred.
- High level of interpersonal, problem solving, analytical and communication skills.
- EAP for employee and direct family members.
- Flexible working hours.
- Hybrid working method (work from home) available.
- Supportive, friendly, and collaborative team environment.
- High performing team working on industry leading projects. Have the opportunity to stretch yourself by working on large-scale and innovative projects.
- Outsource model utilising tier 1 engineering and legal consultants. This gives you the opportunity to work with and learn from the best.
- High growth rate and expansion targets. Grow with an established renewable energy developer that is rapidly expanding to be one of the largest and most prominent in Australia.
- Various company and social activities including soccer team, fitness events and employee lunches, drinks and dinners.
All applications will be kept confidential. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
We promote a diverse and inclusive culture of opportunity to reflect the communities within which we operate. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
