Jobs
>
Townsville

    Technical Director - Townsville, Australia - GHD

    GHD
    ghd background
    Description

    Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future.

    And as we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change.

    We'll support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact that will last for generations.

    Who are we looking for?
    GHD is seeking to grow its Northern Australia, Energy and Resources Business Group through the addition of a Technical Director - Power , ideally to be based in either of Townsville or Gladstone . This role will work with the broader enterprise to service clients and deliver projects in the power sector across the full project lifecycle. These projects are anticipated to have a particular focus on power generation, energy storage, substations, and transmission infrastructure, and contribute to the continued decarbonization of the power system.

    This senior technical role leads innovative solutions and delivers high quality projects for our internal, existing, and new clients. Builds and strengthens commercial awareness and takes responsibility for coaching and technically developing the team.

    Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

  • Undertaking design and preparing documentation for power projects.
  • Leading and overseeing the work of project teams to achieve project milestones and objectives; includes allocating tasks, ensuring compliance, setting priorities, reprioritizing as required, and coordinating and supervising the daily activities of project teams.
  • Contributing to the development of GHD's knowledge and skills in power engineering including planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance and demolition.
  • Effectively communicating with stakeholders, both internal and external.
  • Leveraging background/contacts to developing business and contributing to winning work.
  • Development of tender responses to sell GHD's services.
  • What you will bring to the team:

  • Formal qualifications in electrical engineering (BEng or equivalent acceptable to Engineers Australia).
  • CPEng and RPEQ are desirable.
  • 10+ Years' experience in the engineering design of power projects (. zone substations, underground and overhead reticulation, power generation, energy storage).
  • Experience in design management is desirable.
  • Experience in the design of high voltage substations and transmission infrastructure between 11 kV and 500 kV.
  • Experience with relevant software packages (. CDEGS, PowerFactory, PSS/E, PSCAD, Bentley OpenUtilities, PLS-CAD).
  • Experience in business development and responding to requests for tender
  • Interested? Apply online now.
    Contact Hennie Coetzee
    T

    GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

    GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

    We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.



  • GHD Townsville, Australia

    The importance of water to the health of our world can't be overstated. · As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. · Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing ...

  • Barclay Recruitment

    Estimator

    4 days ago


    Barclay Recruitment Townsville, Australia

    Company · An innovative organisation based in Townsville is currently seeking an experienced Estimator. Focused on civil infrastructure, our client is renowned for successfully completing complex construction projects, emphasising quality and innovation. Their unwavering dedicati ...

  • Comcare (Australian Government)

    Assistant Director

    19 hours ago


    Comcare (Australian Government) Townsville, Australia

    PN595 Assistant Director People & Capability · EL1 · Ongoing/non-ongoing · Closing: Tuesday 28 May 2024, 11.59pm AEST · We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join our small team. As part of the Reef Authority's broader People Services team, you will be responsible ...

  • Queensland Police Service

    Project Manager,

    1 week ago


    Queensland Police Service Townsville, Australia Full time

    The Frontline & Digital Division offers a supportive and people-focused work environment that supports work-life balance and flexible work options at home or at one of our many locations across Queensland. We also offer rewarding career development, access to ongoing learning and ...

  • Queensland Fire and Emergency Services

    Executive Manager

    6 days ago


    Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Townsville City, Australia Full time

    Queensland Fire and Emergency Services · One QFES. Many Services, Many Capabilities, Many Partners · Status · Permanent Full-time · Classification: · FSPRI · Salary: $169, $171,573.84 per annum · Work Unit: · Rural Fire Service · Location: · Multiple · Closing Date: · Midnig ...


  • Hitachi Vantara Corporation Mundingburra, Australia

    Job DescriptionHitachi Rail · is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Director of Technology Management– ASIA · who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position i ...


  • Enterprise Community, Inc. South Townsville, Australia Full time

    Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and bu ...


  • Enterprise Community, Inc. South Townsville, Australia Full time

    Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and bu ...


  • Hitachi Vantara Corporation Mundingburra, Australia Full time

    Job Description · Hitachi Railis looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Director of Technology Management– ASIAwho thrives in a fast-paced environment. · The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. · The position ...

  • domimmerge

    Opportunities director

    49 minutes ago


    domimmerge Mundingburra, Australia

    Multiple Intermediate to Director level opportunitiesHybrid and Flexible Working OpportunitiesProjects include Renewables/offset/transport/botany + water treatment · Immerge is a specialist recruitment firm, where we connect top talent with leading companies in the Ecology sector ...


  • Black Pen Recruitment Mundingburra, Australia

    Our clients Microsoft Business Solutions team is a Microsoft Gold Partner and leader in Microsoft software implementations for medium to large organisations, providing their clients with the ability to keep up with the ever-changing digital world by implementing Microsofts M365, ...