Address Local Unit & Position Description:
You are a trained engineer or scientist with a keen eye for detail and a sense of urgency to effectively communicate what you see and what options you propose to move forward. You never compromise on safety, quality or integrity. You thrive in a dynamic environment being flexible and adaptable to deliver timely results to our clients, building their trust and confidence to ensure continued relationships.
You are a problem solver who is able to develop solutions to problems in the field with limited resources.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with leading experts of a growing industry, with a balance of hands-on real-world experience, and the chance to learn analytical and technical skills in our Melbourne office.
Primary Responsibilities at the Office/Workshop (~70%):
We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.
DNV Singapore ranks number one in the Professional Services category in Singapore’s Best Employers 2022 survey conducted by the research firm Statista, in partnership with The Straits Times.
Company and Business Area Description:
The Australian Measurements team is part of ANZ’s Energy Systems team of approximately 60 staff located in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. It is part of a global team of Measurements experts with other competence centres in China, India, Germany, Spain and the US with further expertise in other DNV offices. Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Candidate We Seek
You are ambitious and you want to manage projects with leading wind turbine manufacturers and a diverse array of wind and solar project developers and owners. You want to travel to energy projects across the world (mainly in Australia) and enjoy the view from wind turbine nacelles. You want to apply technical hardware, software and engineering skills by running complex analyses and are excited to work for a company whose technical expertise spans the energy industry.
You are a trained engineer or scientist with a keen eye for detail and a sense of urgency to effectively communicate what you see and what options you propose to move forward. You never compromise on safety, quality or integrity. You thrive in a dynamic environment being flexible and adaptable to deliver timely results to our clients, building their trust and confidence to ensure continued relationships.
You are a problem solver who is able to develop solutions to problems in the field with limited resources.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with leading experts of a growing industry, with a balance of hands-on real-world experience, and the chance to learn analytical and technical skills in our Melbourne office.
Primary Responsibilities at the Office/Workshop (~70%):
- Project management and execution of power performance measurements on wind turbines
- Project management and execution of measurements in solar and wind sites (scope, schedule, costs)
- Project planning including contract review, technical analysis and documentation
- Measurement equipment specification, procurement, preparation
- Data monitoring and analysis to international standards and internal best practices
- Writing technical reports to customers on outcomes and results of measurement projects
- Subcontractor management for meteorological mast installations
- Wind and solar resource monitoring using DNV’s Resource Panorama service
- Support business development through lead generation and proposal writing
- Assembly of electrical enclosures, primarily for sensor data acquisition
- Factory Acceptance Testing for measurement equipment before deployment
Primary Responsibilities on Site (~30%):
- Manage installation and commissioning of wind measurement equipment (mast or remote sensing devices such as LiDAR, SoDAR) and solar measurements (solar monitoring stations) and associated measurement equipment on behalf of customers.
- Working closely with customers and their technicians on complex and sometimes remote construction sites
- Climbing wind turbines applying safety policies and training
- Installation and calibration of measurement systems in turbines and on masts
- Troubleshooting data acquisition systems and sensors
Additional Tasks May Include:
- Support business development of the measurement services through collaboration with international offices and engaging in R&D and innovation framework
- Develop tools and processes to continuously improve quality and value of delivery
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics Engineering (or other relevant discipline)
- Master's degree
- Electrical licence
- Previous renewable energy, consulting, project management, electronics experience or credentials
- Familiarity with multiple meteorological and electrical measurement systems and sensors
- Familiarity with data acquisition systems or remote sensing
- Familiarity with analysis packages used in the wind industry such as Python, IMC Famos, WAsP, Matlab, Windfarmer, Windapp etc.
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Business development and sales experience, preferably with a Renewables Measurements background
- GWO certificates
Physical abilities necessary to perform regular functions of the job:
- Regular interstate travel to wind farms, wind or solar development sites, other offices, and conferences
- Occasional international travel
- Valid driving licence required and acceptable driving record meeting company requirements; ability to rent a vehicle
- Regular work outdoors in harsh conditions including but not limited to climbing stairs and ladders to ascend wind turbines or met masts, traveling by car up to six hours and walking on uneven terrain
- Regular lifting of up to 25 kg, regular walking, sitting, bending, twisting, standing and reaching
DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.
We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.
DNV Singapore ranks number one in the Professional Services category in Singapore’s Best Employers 2022 survey conducted by the research firm Statista, in partnership with The Straits Times.
Company and Business Area Description:
DNV’sMeasurements Team delivers high-quality measurements to support wind and solar development. On wind turbines, the team performs measurements to assure wind turbine functionality and performance when placed in operation. We are engineers, scientists and businesspeople dedicated to the success of the renewable energy industry. In short, we verify through measurements, that wind farms, wind turbines and other renewable energy facilities will produce enough energy over their service life. Our primary services include wind turbine performance testing for newly constructed sites, and resource measurements for future wind and solar farm developments.
The Australian Measurements team is part of ANZ’s Energy Systems team of approximately 60 staff located in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. It is part of a global team of Measurements experts with other competence centres in China, India, Germany, Spain and the US with further expertise in other DNV offices.
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!
