Grid Connection Manager - Brisbane, Australia - CleanCo Queensland

CleanCo Queensland

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Brisbane, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

About Us:

CleanCo is playing a lead role in Queensland's renewable energy transformation.

We have set ourselves a goal to own, operate or support 5GW of new renewable energy and 5GW of firming and storage capacity by 2030.

To meet these goals, we have developed a pipeline of energy projects that CleanCo will own and operate, supporting jobs and economic growth in regional Queensland.

CleanCo is a team of passionate, purpose driven people, motivated to create a better world now and for the future.

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces inclusion and authenticity. If that resonates with you, we invite you to consider a career with CleanCo.

About the Opportunity:

CleanCo have numerous projects and deliverables planned to ensure renewable targets are met and key to this is the connection of renewable power sources to the grid.

This role will be critical in ensuring CleanCo's capacity to connect power from multiple sources and locations to the grid for end consumer use.

The Grid Connection Manager reports to and will work closely with the Development Director, broader Strategy and Development team and with internal and external stakeholders.

Key accountabilities of this role are to develop and execute project plans, budgets, work plans and schedules and engagement of external service providers.

The role requires specialist knowledge and deep understanding of all aspects of Grid Connection works, establishing grid connection agreements in the National Electricity Market and the grid connection process end to end from enquiry to connection.

The role is also responsible for ensuring grid connection projects comply with all relevant regulations, standards and governance and compliance requirements include HSE.

In this new role you will:

Have involvement in the planning and identifying future grid connection options for CleanCo renewable power sources in accordance with the National Electricity Market integration Plan
Identify and review emergent connection opportunities in terms of risk and performance by performing detailed analysis of the current and potential future grid.
Use specialist grid connection knowledge in negotiation with state based Authorities
Be responsible for grid modelling and analysis, reporting on any risks and remedial actions for proposed and implemented development projects
Select, manage and take responsibility for key specialist consultants in relation to grid modelling including Generator Performance Standard packages,
Make recommendations on connection matters for development project decision making to optimise cost, risk, and performance for the proposed development projects;
Work collaboratively across government and energy providers to effectively manage information and confidentiality requirements across stakeholders in accordance with applicable ringfencing parameters
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, procedures and practices

About you:

Qualified Engineer with demonstrated progression through engineering roles and project management roles
Specialist Grid Connection knowledge and experience including modelling and analysis
In depth experience and knowledge of National Electricity Markets and renewable and emergent energy sources
Extensive project planning and management capability having balanced multiple competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence with multiple stakeholders on complex matters and large scope and budget initiatives
Effective stakeholder management experience with both Government and industry partners
You have a passion to be part of something bigger than yourself, that contributes to the delivery of a clean energy future crafted in Queensland.

What We Can Offer:

We understand that work is just one important aspect of our employee's lives.

We offer a range of benefits that support balance and create an engaging workplace, by meeting you at your life and career stage.

Perks and benefits of joining the CleanCo team include:

Genuine flex work options supported hybrid working model.
A progressive and inclusive culture that reflects our unique identity.
Opportunities to purchase additional leave.
Discounted health insurance, Fitness Passport, and health promotion programs.
Opportunities to save via Salary Sacrificing which may increase your take home pay.
Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Program and Mates in Energy membership.
CleanCo is a proud 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant._

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