Renewable Energy Specialist - Barangaroo, Australia - Origin Energy

Origin Energy

Verified Company

Barangaroo, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Drive innovation and strategic decision-making

Research, analyse, and evaluate emerging technologies
Location Flexible

Delivering good energy starts from within
It's an exciting time to join Origin.

Creating a great place to work means together we're progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions.

We're always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers - and for our people.

About the role:

The Renewable Energy Specialist is a pivotal role in driving Origin's success in the energy industry.

This role will identify and develop opportunities in emerging technologies for utility generation and storage, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to facilitate the energy sector's transition.

By strategically evaluating and integrating new technologies, the Renewable Energy Specialist actively shapes Origin's trajectory in this ever-evolving field.

Why this role matters?

This role will be pivotal in driving innovation and strategic decision-making at Origin, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the renewable energy sector.

Conducting research and analysis on emerging generation and storage technologies, evaluating their technical and economic performance
Collaborating with industry, research institutions, and startup manufacturers to stay updated on the latest developments and trends
Developing an evaluation framework to assess the viability and potential of new technologies
Analysing the competitive landscape and providing recommendations on investment decisions, including potential partnerships or acquisitions
Developing business cases, supporting project workstreams, and contributing to risk identification and control
Staying informed about government incentives, policies, and regulations affecting emerging renewable and storage technologies

What will you bring?

Relevant engineering degree paired with a minimum of +3 years of experience in the energy sector
Strong grasp of risk management, with the ability to assess and mitigate risks effectively
Thirst for innovation, constantly seeking out emerging technologies and trends in renewable and battery energy
Strong stakeholder and customer relationship skills, able to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
Demonstrated experience in technology assessment, selection, and concept design, with an understanding of both commercial and technical risk
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences

So, why join us?

Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers
Hybrid working environment, opportunity to connect with your team in our CBD office while working from home 2/3 days a week
Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews
Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible monthtomonth plans and no lockin contract.
Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work

Origin - Where good change happens
At Origin, we're powered by people who believe in creating change.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential.

If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

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