Senior Operations Planning Engineer

NOTE: These roles are based in Hobart, Tasmania. 

We need power system engineers with strong technical capabilities, great communication skills and imagination.  Specifically, we are looking to fill a number of roles across two distinct disciplines:

• System Performance Engineers to help design and coordinate the dynamic performance of our evolving network, including existing and future assets connected to it.
• Network Planning Engineers to help design our future transmission network including the location and arrangement of new connection points for a variety of different end-users (consumers and generators).

TasNetworks is the Transmission and Distribution Network Service Provider in the state of Tasmania.  We own, operate and maintain over $3.5 billion in assets and deliver competitive electricity supply services to more than 295,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers.  As the Jurisdictional Planner, TasNetworks is not only playing a significant role in helping facilitate operation of the energy market today, but is also at the forefront of preparing the network to help integrate future developments including significant renewable energy generation projects and hydrogen production facilities.  We live and work by our vision ‘to be trusted by our customers to deliver today and create a better tomorrow’.

Tasmania has set ambitious goals aimed at growing the local economy as well as supporting the energy transition now underway across the National Electricity Market.  The Tasmanian Renewable Energy Target (TRET) requires the installation of approximately 3,000 megawatts of new wind generation by 2040, with at least half of the equivalent energy production to be delivered by the end of 2030.  This will be supported by the installation of additional interconnector capacity between Tasmania and Victoria in the form of a new HVDC link (Project Marinus), as well as significant AC network reinforcements across our transmission network.  We are currently planning for all of these future developments as well as managing day to day operation of the existing network, which features ever increasing amounts of Consumer Energy Resources.

In simple terms, our role is to help turn an ambitious plan, an exciting future, into reality.  We will do this with a focus on power system security and reliability, our impact on power bills for electricity consumers, and our footprint within the Tasmanian environment.

With a minimum of 7 years’ experience, you will have qualifications, demonstrated skills, and proficiencies addressing many of the below requirements.

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) with industry experience to demonstrate proficiency in one or both of the specific disciplines outlined above.
• A well-developed understanding of the National Electricity Market and the relevant sections of the National Electricity Rules.
• High levels of proficiency with industry standard software packages, most critically PSS/E.  Performance Engineers should also be familiar with PSCAD.
• A demonstrated ability to work on individual tasks, as well as in teams, to deliver high quality outcomes that are ‘on time’ and ‘on scope’.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Highly preferable

• Understanding of regulated transmission networks and associated rules requirements.
• Familiarity with a variety of OEM’s operating within the Australian industry.
• Familiarity with a broad range of power system technologies including primary and secondary substation assets, renewable energy systems, high voltage direct current transmission, and FACTS devices, including their representation within power system analysis software packages.
• Familiar with the identification and formulation of network constraints and the use of ‘constraint equations’ by AEMO.
• Understanding of transmission network protection systems, including the application of Emergency Frequency Control Schemes and more specialised System Protection Schemes.

These are full time permanent opportunities. At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do. We offer our team excellent benefits including

• Great professional development opportunities 
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid volunteer days
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite gyms (or gym rebate if unavailable) 
• All the equipment you'll need to be successful

We are proud to be work180 accredited, check us out here. 

Tasmania might be the smallest state in Australia, but don’t be fooled by our size.  At TasNetworks, the following and more is on offer for the preferred candidates.

• An opportunity to work on and further develop a power system that already implements world class solutions including dynamic line ratings, multiple system protection schemes, and advanced real time monitoring systems.
• A technically challenging pipeline of prospective projects including renewable energies, advanced transmission solutions and new load types.
• An excellent Employee Benefits program including no debit sick leave, flexible working arrangements, subsidised memberships, employee discounts, novated car leasing options, and onsite gym.
• An unrivalled lifestyle in Tasmania featuring a temperate climate, access to some of Australia’s best wilderness and sea-scapes, fantastic food and wine, and a great local community culture.

If these roles and working at TasNetworks is of interest we look forward to hearing from you. TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to responding to every applicant. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people. Please ensure you attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with the role, and an up to date resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description, please click on the link below:

• Principal Operations Planning Engineer - click here to view the PD
• Senior Operations Planning Engineer - click here to view the PD

Applications close 31st March 2024, however, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date. 

For further information about the role, please contact *************@tasnetworks.com.au

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role (we can assist you with this if required)