Power System Engineer

Title: Senior Power System Engineer and Power System Engineer
Location: Melbourne or Brisbane
About the Role:
We are working with a leading global energy company committed to providing innovative and sustainable energy solutions. With a focus on delivering cleaner and more efficient energy. We are seeking a Project Manager to oversee end-to-end projects. The position will be based in Melbourne or Adelaide and will report to the Head of Projects. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing and executing construction activities related to energy projects. This position requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in managing construction teams, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
Responsibilities:

• Greenfield Origination Strategy: Collaborate with Project Developers and Land Managers on updates and execution.
• End-to-End Grid Connection Responsibility: Manage the connection processes of Solar and Storage projects from pre-feasibility to commissioning.
• Timely Connection Offers: Ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of connection offers.
• Risk Management Collaboration: Work closely with project developers to handle connection risks, timelines, and budgets.
• Contract Review and Analysis: Review and analyze connection agreements in coordination with Legal and Site & Permit departments.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Maintain communication with external stakeholders such as AEMO, NSPs, OEMs, and consultants.
• Regulatory Adaptation: Stay updated on regulations (NER rules, AEMO reports, REZ declarations) to optimize grid connection strategies.
• Market Intelligence Management: Stay informed on capital costs related to interconnection for well-informed decision-making.
• Internal Stakeholder Advisory: Effectively communicate and advise the business on interconnect-related risks and mitigations.

Qualifications:

• Greenfield Origination Strategy: Collaborate with Project Developers and Land Managers on strategy updates and execution.
• End-to-End Grid Connection Responsibility: Oversee the connection processes of Solar and Storage projects from pre-feasibility to commissioning.
• Timely Connection Offers: Ensure the prompt and cost-effective acquisition of connection offers.
• Risk Management Collaboration: Work closely with project developers to handle connection risks, timelines, and budgets.
• Contract Review and Analysis: Assess and analyze connection agreements in coordination with Legal and Site & Permit departments.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Maintain communication with external stakeholders such as AEMO, NSPs, OEMs, and consultants.
• Regulatory Adaptation: Stay informed on regulations (NER rules, AEMO reports, REZ declarations) to optimize grid connection strategies.
• Market Intelligence Management: Stay updated on capital costs related to interconnection for well-informed decision-making.
• Internal Stakeholder Advisory: Effectively communicate and provide advice to the business on interconnect-related risks and mitigations.

Application
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