Grid Connection Manager - Developer in Renewables
Type:
Permanent
Published:
August 6th, 2024
Location:
Sydney NSW, Australia
Reference:
706
Grid Connection Manager - Renewables - Australia $Excellent Salary+ Bonus + Career Prospects
Are you a Grid Connection Manager with a proven ability to deliver high quality grid interconnection? Are you able to lead the delivery of Grid Connections for Utility Scale Renewable energy projects? Are you looking for a role working with exciting and innovative projects? 2024 is going to be a booming year in the renewable energy space.
The Company
A leading renewables developer with a large pipeline of projects are investing heavily into driving the late stage development and grid connection of their Australian portfolio.
They are looking to place a Grid Connection Manager to lead the MV/HV grid connection of Utility Scale renewables power plants to the grid, from early feasibility through to energization.
The Role:
As Grid Connection Manager you will lead on all aspects of substation and Grid Connection delivery for Australian projects. Some duties will include:
- Lead the delivery of grid connections for all renewables projects
- Be the technical expert relating to all design, authorisation, and execution maters for the substation and connection of renewables plants to the grid
- Provide expert advice and support to project development team on grid connection & potential risks to project feasibility
- Review electrical system designs against grid code and supervise the delivery work of 3rd party contractors and consultants associated to HV substations and Balance of Plant
- Collaborate on Grid Connection applications & negotiation of conditions with network operators
- Manage risk and problems arising with the Grid Connection
The Person:
The successful candidate will likely have:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
- 3+ years' experience in Utility Scale Project Developer with a focus on Grid Connection
- Understand utility Grid Code and have relationships with Transmission & Distribution operators.
- Have strong capabilities related to Power Systems Studies
- Have expert technical knowledge with the ability to support team members and influence technical discussions.
- Be able to solve complex problems, Engage, Lead, motivate and inspire teams to success.
- Have a valid visa to live and work in Australia.
If you are looking for a broad and challenging role with prospects to match, make your application without delay.
Please drop me a line paula.dennison@hunterphilips.com
