Location Melbourne/ Brisbane/ Perth
Responsibilities
Support power system studies to define the wind farm generator performance standards and to develop the wind farm control system functional design specification and reactive plant requirements. Coordinate activities with the grid modelling department;
Review of Balance of Plant (BoP) design, drawing and document submissions from subcontractors against industry best practice, law, international and local standards, in addition to Vestas' contractual and interfacing requirements from the perspective of grid connection compliance;
Ensure grid connection deliverables required to be submitted by Vestas are provided in a timely, safe and high-quality manner;
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure grid connection issues are resolved promptly;
Undertake and support the procurement, design, installation, commissioning and testing of wind farm grid monitoring equipment, and control systems;
Undertake generator performance standards compliance testing, model validation (R2) testing, and generator registration with AEMO, including liaising with site-based personnel;
Engage and manage power systems engineering consultancies when required;
Research and prepare formal responses to inquiries regarding wind farm technical performance. Prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers;
Attend and provide input to various safety, design, technical and risk meetings, workshops and reviews;
Assess Variations, Requests for Information (RFIs) and payment claims
Review tender specifications.
Qualifications
Registered or Certified Professional Engineer (RPEng or CPEng)
Engineering degree in Electrical or Power Systems
Ability to manage consultants and designers in a construction environment - tier‑one companies valued
Experience in review of grid connection compliance design in a construction environment;
Any grid connection experience, especially wind farm registration will be highly valued
Generator and power systems modelling - wind farm modelling is highly valued
Experience using PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory simulation tools
Substation electrical design well regarded;
Any experience in negotiation with major stakeholders, such as clients, consultants, contractors and authorities;
Experience in high‑pressure environment
All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role;
We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.
What We Offer
Excellent career development opportunities both nationally and globally
A workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion
Flexible workplace arrangements
Employee Assistance Program
3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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