AddressProfessional | Full-Time | Engineering
Vestas Australia is looking to every growing and the Power Plant Solution department is looking to welcome their next Lead Engineer within their team.
The team manages all grid aspects during the sales/construction/Service phase of the projects in APAC.
As a lead Engineer you will be Working with a team of engineering professionals across the region working closely with other cross-functional teams delivering competitive and compliant grid solutions. The role will encompass technical and stakeholder management from presales all the way to service on multiple projects.
Power Solutions > VPS Region APAC> Power Plant Solutions APAC
Responsibilities:
- Simulation and modelling of the wind Power Plant including WTG, PV and storage.
- Studying grid connection requirement and grid codes.
- Evaluating site specific grid connection solutions.
- Ensure grid connection deliverables required to be submitted by Vestas are provided in a timely, safe and high-quality manner.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure grid connection issues are resolved in a timely manner.
- Engage and manage consultant when required.
- Research and prepare formal responses to inquiries regarding wind farm technical performance. Prepare and deliver technical presentations to customer.
- Attend and provide input to various safety, design, technical and risk meetings, workshops and reviews.
- Review of Balance of Plant (BoP) design, drawing and document submissions from subcontractors against industry best practice, law, international and local standards, in addition to Vestas' contractual and interfacing requirements from the perspective of grid connection.
- Support power system studies to define the wind farm generator performance standards and to develop the wind farm control system functional design specification and reactive plant requirements. Coordinate activities with the grid modelling department.
- Documentation and Reporting- Maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and document all grid connection activities, milestones, and outcomes.
- Review grid connection documents.
- Also to manage all aspects of the grid connection process within the Sales, Construction and Service projects, working with TNSPs and grid operators.
Qualification :
- Electrical engineering (power systems knowledge) with minimum 5-8 years' experience.
- Degree in Electrical Engineer or similar
Competencies :
- Have a strong background in undertaking grid connection studies using PSCAD, PSSE and/or Powerfactory and be able to interpret, comprehend and communicate the simulation study performance and apply this to demonstrate compliance with the relevant performance standards and as applicable to the real-world performance.
- Must have extensive experience with PSCAD, PSSe and/or Powerfactory.
- Experience in the electricity generation sector.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and solve problems.
- Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Experience in working together with international stakeholders.
- Familiarity with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines in the Australian energy industry.
- Experience in grid connection management for renewable energy projects, preferably in Australia.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and negotiate effectively.
What We Offer:
- A strong safety culture
- Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy.
- The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development.
- Global career progression prospects.
Additional information:
- All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role.
- Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing
Our Benefits
- Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
- Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
- A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
- Flexible workplace arrangements
- 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
- 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
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