Grid Development Manager-GFG Alliance, Australia

Reporting to Managing Director at SIMEC Energy Australia (SEA) and working closely with the key stakeholders and asset owners, the Energy and Grid Development Manager will provide technical and regulatory electricity grid and transmission expertise, as well as industry knowledge and origination and development experience, to a range of energy projects including transmission connection projects, renewable energy (including solar, wind and hydrogen), Battery Energy Storage Systems and energy efficiency measures. The key driver for developing energy projects is to help SEA’s GFG customers manage their energy costs, with increasing demand, price volatility and the need to decarbonize in line with GFG’s global objective to be carbon neutral by 2030. This role will see the successful incumbent working on average 3 days from the Melbourne head office and 2 days WFH, with some project dependent travel across GFG sites in Australia to be expected.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to;

• Leading the end-to-end grid connection processes for GFG site modifications, upgrades, expansions and new equipment or technology developments
• Leading the technical, commercial and legal aspects of network connection projects, from early-stage development to registration, commissioning and energization
• Collaborating with the project delivery teams (internal and external) to continually improve project design to give better performance outcomes
• Identifying and developing project opportunities to support GFG’s need for energy cost management, reunification and growth
• Ensuring innovative solutions are adopted and implemented by the business, supporting energy growth, energy efficiency, reduced costs and reunification.
• Preparing reports and presentations to inform Management and Board on the status and progress of projects
• Maintaining SEA and GFG’s market presence and professional reputation, while liaising with industry experts and sharing technical knowledge and subject matter expertise within the SEA and global energy teams.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or similar Engineering discipline

• 10-15 years of energy projects experience in either transmission, renewable energy, mining or industrial applications, energy efficiency, or engineering consulting with a focus on grid, transmission and substation projects.
• Deep knowledge of grid regulatory process for connecting new projects (generation and load)
• Experience with energy efficiency/wind and solar generation/battery projects
• Experience in the management of projects and specialist consultants
• Experience understanding complex problems and able to design innovative solutions
• Ability to multi-task with strong commercial acumen.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to co-ordinate, engage and influence relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Key Benefits

• Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.
• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Career Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Career during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.
• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
• Novated leasing: We provide an effective way to salary sacrifice for a vehicle through novated leasing with a choice of two novated leasing partners -Toyota Fleet Management or Lease Plus .