About BHPAt BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.Come and be a part of this success.About the RolePower System Engineer contributes to the ongoing governance, modelling and analysis, operation and system integration of augmentations to the WAIO power system. The role is within the Infrastructure & Services (I&S) Electrical Governance and Technical Stewardship team.In this highly specialised role, you will join a team of Subject Matter Experts who focus is on ongoing development and implementation of the Power System Development Framework as WAIO makes the energy transition.Success in this role is characterised by technical leadership, engagement across broad stakeholders, critical thinking and a solution-focused attitude.Reporting the Superintendent GTS - I&S Electrical, key responsibilities include contribution to:
- Ongoing development and implementation of the WAIO power system Technical Rules and supporting governance framework
- Centralised management, governance and development of the power system and protection system models
- Monitoring compliance to technical standards
- Provision of specialised power system expertise and technical support to stakeholder groups, project teams and functions
- System integration of renewable generation and battery energy storage systems
- Lead, supervise, review and undertake power system analysis using specialised computer simulation tools including PowerFactory and PSCAD
- Protection system modelling and configuration management in PowerFactory and StationWare
- Interpret and justify simulation outcomes, draw conclusions, and provide robust recommendations on augmentations required and impacts on the power system
- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering
- Industry or related experience in electricity transmission and distribution with a focus on power system modelling, analysis and operation
- Knowledge of synchronous generation, renewable energy generation and battery energy storage systems
- Demonstrated proficiency in using power system analysis tools or relevant software (such as PowerFactory and PSCAD) and the interpretation of analysis performed
- Experience with protection system modelling and configuration management in PowerFactory and StationWare
- Strong analytical, investigation and problem solving skills
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills
- Communicating recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders