AddressAbout the Role
Location
Australia
Queensland
Bowen Hills
- Country/Region: Australia
- State/Province/County: New South Wales
- City: Sydney
- Country/Region: Australia
- State/Province/County: Victoria
- City: Melbourne
Company
Siemens Energy Pty. Ltd.
Organization
Grid Technologies
Business Unit
Digital Grid
Full / Part time
Full-time
Experience Level
Experienced Professional
Role can be situated in offices across Australia
If you really want to make a difference - make it with us
Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping the future of the energy landscape in Asia Pacific? As the Lead of Grid Consulting, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing the power infrastructure, driving innovation, and ensuring sustainable, efficient energy solutions in the Asia-Pacific region.
At our firm, we are a global team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the ever-evolving energy landscape and are specialized in providing innovative solutions for complex challenges in the field of energy generation, transmission and storage. Unlike other consulting firms, our OEM domain knowledge allows us to provide our clients with a more comprehensive solution to their grid-related challenges. We are able to provide insights into the most advanced equipment and technologies available, as well as practical solutions to the challenges our clients face.
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service & results, building on latest industry trends and best practices. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we are constantly seeking new ways to improve our services and better serve our clients.
Become part of our dynamic team as our Regional Lead of Grid Consulting for Asia-Pacific within the Digital Grid execution unit.
How You'll Make an Impact:
As our regional Lead of Grid Consulting, you will be responsible for
- Building, developing and leading a regional diverse team of experts and consultants, set, and manage their targets and priorities, and support them in flawlessly delivering consulting services to our local clients.
- Shaping and implementing of the regional business strategy, ensuring that the goals and guidelines of our execution unit are met and leading to profitable growth and business success of the Grid Consulting portfolio.
- Administration, coordination, and execution of local consulting services with internal and external clients - leveraging cost efficient and effective measures of utilization of our global consulting execution centers and partners.
- A reliable and diligent business administration, including forecasting & planning information as well as operational reporting.
- Represent the Digital Grid execution unit within the region Asia-Pacific and act as spokesperson for it on related matters.
Key Responsibilities:
(1) Leadership Excellence: Develop and spearhead a dynamic team of experts, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation with the ability to inspire, empower, and guide clients and team members towards achieving their goals through effective communication, collaboration, and strategic decision-making.
(2) Strategic Vision: Develop and implement a visionary roadmap for the evolution of our Grid Consulting business in the region, building a value-driven, differentiating & scalable portfolio strategy and identifying opportunities and partners to grow further.
(3) Stakeholder Engagement: Forge strong partnerships with governmental & regulatory bodies, associations, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to position Siemens Energy as a trusted partner in the region to navigate regulatory landscapes, policies, and technology application.
(4) Innovation Catalyst: Champion groundbreaking technologies, from smart grids to renewable integration, ensuring our grid stays ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving energy landscape.
(5) Operational Excellence: Oversee the offering and delivery of consulting services, to consistently deliver high-quality services, streamline processes, and optimize resources to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness for clients.
(6) Financial Acumen: Drive the performance of the regional business effectively, providing sound and reliable financial forecasting & planning, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensure a diligent operational reporting.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in electrical power engineering (Master's or Ph.D. degree preferred) with relevant professional experience conducting power system analysis both in steady and transient states (minimum 8 years of experience).
- Proven leadership experience in the energy sector, with a focus on consulting and engineering services.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a track record of successful project management.
- Expert knowledge and experience in transmission planning and operating studies (100 kV ~ 765 kV), power system performance analyses including load flow, dynamic stability, voltage stability, protection coordination, short-circuit and transfer limits).
- Deep understanding of ISO new resource application approval processes and grid planning considerations. Relevant experience working and communicating with ISO, RTOs, utilities, and developers.
- Experience in conducting NERC Modeling (MOD) and Protective Relay (PRC) reports and tuning of power system stabilizer.
- Advanced skills in HVDC applications, power transmission systems, NERC compliance, power electronics and new resource commercial development.
- Experience in power system simulation programs (e.g. PSS/E, TARA, PSLF, DigSilent PowerFactory, ETAP,
- PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB/Simulink).
- Appreciation of electrical balance-of-plant and industrial power supply concepts are a plus.
- Demonstrated successful track record of a consulting project portfolio.
- Hands-on expertise in programming tools such as Python, FORTRAN, MATLAB, etc.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- An analytical and strategic mindset, always eager to explore and implement innovative solutions and applying problem-solving skills within a consulting environment.
- Proficient language skill in English is required.
- Flexibility to travel as needed, up to 40%.
Key stakeholders:
External:
Customers, partners, industry associations, regulatory body and authorities.
Internal:
Grid Consulting management and functions, regional Grid Technologies Sales head, Siemens Energy Hub management and Business Development Functions, other regional Siemens Energy Business Area functions.
About the Team
"Let's make tomorrow different today" is our genuine commitment at Siemens Energy to all customers and employees on the way to a sustainable, CO2 neutral future.
Within Siemens Energy, our Grid Technologies business area offers customers a broad portfolio of products, systems, solutions, and services geared around the key market trends of digitalization, decarbonization, grid stability and electrification. Our people are the drivers behind this. With expertise, passion and commitment, we are working to transmit energy as efficiently and environmentally friendly as possible.
Check out this video to learn more about our Grid Technologies business:
https://www.siemens-energy.com/global/en/offerings/power-transmission.html
Being at the heart of Grid Technologies, we at Digital Grid are committed to shaping the grid of the future. Our comprehensive digital portfolio offers products and services at all levels, from individual components to the entire grid infrastructure. With a focus on digitalization, we enable our clients to optimize their grid operations, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients and the industry as a whole. Whether you're looking to upgrade your existing grid or build a new one from scratch, Digital Grid has the expertise and technology to make it happen. Join us on our mission to revolutionize the energy industry and create a better, more sustainable future for all.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we're also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in Australia without need for current or future employer-sponsored work
authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
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