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System Planning Manager - Bentley, Australia - Horizon Power

Horizon Power

Verified Company

Bentley, Australia

4 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

System Planning Manager

Join our utility of the future
Based in Bentley, permanent role
Flexible work options, health & wellbeing programs

About the role
This team, within the System and Network Planning function, helps to:

Facilitate the connection of new generation and customer loads,
Conduct power system studies, reporting and investigations,
Promote the development of the power system for optimal performance, and
Assist in the energy transition to higher renewables.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Provide leadership around DER uptake & adoption of new power system technologies.
Facilitate power system operational & Loads and Circuits reporting.
Develop & deliver strategic initiatives for optimised System Development, including short to medium term capacity planning & support of both regulated & business development activities.
Mentor and cultivate future talent within the team.
Provide guidance on system planning studies that need to be undertaken to ensure that Horizon Power's microgrids are resilient and secure with increasing renewable energy generation and reduction of traditional hydrocarbon generation.

About you
In addition to sharing our passion, to be successful in this role you will have:

Degree in Electrical Engineering or suitable trade qualified.
Flexibility to trave regionals where required.
Have a passion for renewable energy generation technology and interested in emerging technology that could assist in transitioning Horizon Power's microgrids to being capable for running on higher amount of renewable energy.

Be a part of something amazing for Western Australia

Being a part of the Horizon Power team is about building a better future for regional Western Australia.

Our regional presence and proud history of delivering energy solutions for regional communities means we are uniquely positioned to respond to the challenge of climate change and lead the way towards a low carbon, renewable energy future.

Horizon Power values the importance of First Nations culture, history, and participation.

We are privileged to work with, live alongside and provide services to the people who first understood the energy of this land.

Everyday Horizon Power supplies electricity to over 110,000 residents and 10,000 businesses in remote and regional Western Australia.

Spanning a service area of 2.3 million square kilometres, we are responsible for the largest geographical catchment of any Australian power provider.

So, why should you join us?

We care about our employees as our focus is on people, safety and wellbeing to create a united and inspiring culture.

Some of our benefits include:

13 weeks long service leave after 7 years of continuous service.
Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
Additional 3 days of Private Leave after successful completion of probation.
Special family leave of up to 10 days paid, noncumulative.
Top up Personal Leave (up to 500 hours).
Salary Packaging.
Employee Assistance Program.
Reward and Recognition Program.
Professional Development opportunities.

Diversity is at the foundation of what we do.

We are committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make us unique as individuals.

We recognise the valuable connections and perspectives Aboriginal people bring to the work we do and the regions we service.

Next steps

If you're excited about the opportunity to be part of a high performing organisation this could be the role for you.