We are a global leader in onshore renewables, delivering affordable and reliable energy solutions to help the world decarbonize.
The Grid Connection Manager will achieve grid connections required by our projects in Australia. This role is responsible for delivering these projects in a timely and cost-effective manner, ensuring that the connection is managed during development through to construction.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide assistance during project development by identifying factors influencing and influenced by the grid connections, subject to experience.
* Manage and be responsible for the submission of grid applications that include all relevant information required by DNSPs & TNSPs, ensuring they are submitted in a timely manner and progress through NSPs & AEMO processes without delay.
* Negotiate with NSPs & AEMO throughout the review process of Grid connection application to achieve results in a timely manner.
* Manage the review process for grid connection offers to ensure they meet our requirements and represent the minimum scheme required.
* Be responsible for creating and maintaining framework agreements (including performance management) with ICPs to ensure we have the required delivery capacity at appropriate commercial terms.
* Be responsible for creating and maintaining framework agreements with equipment suppliers to ensure we have the required delivery capacity at appropriate commercial terms.
* Play a strategic role in developing standardised arrangements for grid connections that reduce installation time and cost while maintaining or improving plant.
* In a proactive manner, support project managers with technical assistance through the life of the project, subject to previous experience and training.
* Introduce and maintain departmental procedures to support grid connection application, grid capacity checks and grid connection assessment, ICP auditing.
* Formalise a standardised response sheet to common risk items as identified by Investor and Technical Advisor alike.
* Represent the Grid Department at relevant Development Meetings and Delivery Meetings as required.
* Represent the Grid Department at relevant third-party stakeholder events as required.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge:
* Strong technical knowledge of Australian Grid in all states at both DNSP & TNSP levels.
* Strong knowledge and capability of dealing with AEMO.
* Mentor Engineers /Senior Engineers to develop and grow their skills in Grid connection space.
Work Skills:
* Full conversant with the end-to-end DNSP & TNSP process for generator connections.
* Experienced at negotiating the legal and commercial aspects of connection contracts.
* Commercially astute.
* Good network of contacts across the TNSP and AEMO environment.
* Established relationships with DNSPs, TNSPs & AEMO.
* Previous experience in the design/construction and operation of PV solar plant.
Benefits
This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic industry, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future.
Others
A proven track record and experience in a similar role for a minimum of 5 years is required.
An education, ideally a degree in Electrical and/or Power Engineering, but other relative qualifications and supporting working experience would be considered.