Grid Connection Manager

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?

The Company

A leading developer with a large pipeline of energy 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 renewable power plants to the grid, from early feasibility through to energisation.

The Role:

As Grid Connection Manager you will lead on all aspects of Substation and Grid Connection delivery for Australian projects. Some of your 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 Projects with a strong focus on Grid Connection
• Understand utility Grid Code, AEMO and have relationships with Transmission & Distribution operators
• Have strong capabilities related to Power Systems Studies with experience of using software including PSSE, Dig-silent, ETAP, PVsyst, Autocad and other related software
• 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 anthony.jackson@hunterphilips.com