High Voltage Authority - Renewable Energy (Wind)

It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) we make real what matters, join our global team. 

Your role:

Reporting to the Electrical Balance of Plant Services Manager, your duties as the High Voltage Authority will see you play a pivotal role in leading all aspects of HV operations and assist in the delivery of Electrical Balance of Plant operations and maintenance services. Your role plays a critical contribution to ensure ongoing high availability of SGRE Australian wind farm for our clients. 

Your role will involve:

• Management of day-to day HV switching operations and Access Authority systems.
• Preparation, review, update and release of applicable HV and LV related Procedures and Operating Protocols.
• Maintaining records of valid HV authorisations of SGRE technicians and subcontractors.
• Management of training, assessments and authorisations of SGRE technicians and HV operators.
• Assessment and authorisation of external HV Operators to perform HV switching at SGRE windfarm sites.
• Undertake periodic internal HV audits and ensure compliance with SGRE’s HV and LV Procedures.
• Act as the primary contact for various Transmission Network Service Providers, customer representatives and other stakeholders for HV switching and substation outage, planning and coordination.
• Maintaining HV operating related equipment, including ensuring inspections, tests and calibrations are completed to satisfy statutory requirements.
• Assisting with the coordination, carrying out and reporting for EBoP scheduled maintenance t in accordance with O&M contract requirements.
• Provide specialist HV Operations advice to other SGRE groups and stakeholders including, HSE, Tendering, Construction and Service Site Managers.
• Manage the development and approval of HV switching programs for planned and unplanned outages.
• Respond to EBoP-related faults and alarms as appropriate and lead preliminary investigations for fault-finding
• Reporting on HV Operations and related activities.
• Operate HV, MV and LV plant and equipment.
• Ensuring EBoP facilities are maintained in a safe, clean and tidy condition.

You must have the ability to travel regularly from Melbourne to SGRE windfarm sites across Australian and to attend customer meetings as required.

To succeed in this busy and varied role you must possess:

• Extensive power industry experience as a HV Authority and in leading HV switching operations.
• Strong knowledge of HV substation operations and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand EBoP related primary and secondary drawings.
• Strong understanding of EBoP SCADA and protection systems pertaining to the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity.
• Extensive experience in the preparation of HV switching programs and permits, developing HV and LV procedures and protocols.
• Familiarity and practical application of the Electrical Safety Acts and Regulations applicable to the various Australian States for governing HV switching practices and Permit to Work systems. 
• An Australian Driver’s License.
• Desirably hold a valid Electrical License in at least one Australian state.

In addition, you will demonstrate:

• Awareness and commitment to safety and environmental requirements.
• A commitment to safety, high performance and delivering the right solutions.
• A culture of passion and pride for our industry and organisation.

You will be highly organised and flourish in a busy and challenging environment. With a strong focus on safety, your attention to detail and ability to find a solution will be one of your key strengths, along with your strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Please note this role is subject to Pre-Employment medical testing, drug screening, Police check along with continuing fitness for work health checks.

What's on offer?

• An opportunity to join a global brand that leads the way with onshore and offshore Renewable Energy technology.
• Generous remuneration package with flexibility to better balance your work and family life.
• Melbourne CBD based with travel as required.

About us

Siemens Gamesa unlocks the power of wind. For more than 40 years, we have been a pioneer and leader of the wind industry, and today our team of more than 25,000 colleagues work at the center of the global energy revolution to tackle the most significant challenge of our generation – the climate crisis. 

With a leading position in onshore, offshore, and service, we engineer, build and deliver powerful and reliable wind energy solutions in strong partnership with our customers. 

A global business with local impact, we have installed more than 110 GW and provide access to clean, affordable and sustainable energy that keeps the lights on across the world. To find out more, visit www.siemensgamesa.com and connect with us on social media.

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We’d love to hear from you so please submit your cover letter and resume via the link below before applications close on 17th March 2024 Good luck!

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively promotes equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and women are encouraged to apply.

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is a global organisation and it recognizes that its employees represent a large variety of cultures, ethnicities, beliefs and languages. This wealth of diversity is what makes Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy more innovative, creative, sensitive and committed to society. Our diversity is what makes us who we are, and we are immensely proud of that. 

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy believes that we all have the right to be treated with dignity and respect in the workplace regardless of our race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender, circumstances of pregnancy or parental leave, age, disability or marital status. 

We seek to promote respect for the law, equality and inclusion for our employees in order to ensure that there is no discrimination by reason of race, gender, marital status, ideology, political opinions, nationality, religion or any other personal, physical or social condition. 

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy offers a truly flexible and inspiring place to work, with a global presence and a commitment to providing a working environment in which every employee can develop their potential and maximize their contribution.