Power Systems Manager

Design & Build Recruitment

Brisbane, QLD
$190,000-210,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

19 days ago

Iberdrola Australia is one of the countries largest renewable energy businesses. Our generation portfolio is more than 95% renewable and includes 9 wind farms, 3 solar farms, 2 grid scale batteries and 2 fast-start peakers. As a Power Systems Manager within the Grid Integration & Control team, you will play a key role as a subject matter expect in reviewing detailed power system studies and preparation of reports to assess risks associated with connections studies.This will involve support on feasibility studies, grid connection applications, negotiating with AEMO and TNSP/DNSP on generator performance standards, providing technical support and coordination during construction/ commissioning and supporting the asset operations team in managing GPS compliance.Responsibilities

Provide technical direction and guidance for connection strategies, and provide technical input into the level of power system analysis that should be carried out, both strategically as well as on a project to project basis.
Play a key role in designing and implementing complex modelling, including the development and improvement of templates and scripts. Ensure that these meet the broader business goals and consult with other teams on how they integrate with other workstreams.
Drive long-term planning, defining best practices and ensure that the Grid Integration and Control team is leading industry standards and staying updated with the latest advancements.
Manage grid connection processes in line with business requirements and the National Electricity Rules (NER).
Perform PSSE/PSCAD/PowerFactory modelling to assess system faults, steady state load flow, harmonics and dynamic analysis in distribution and transmission systems
Provide professional Power System Engineering advice regarding in-house developments, bids and delivery of third-party EPC projects, projects under construction and operational assets
Supervise OEM/ EPC contractors commissioning tests during construction phase, including registration, R2 validation up to handover to Operations.
Evaluate suggested control parameters achieve the optimal operational strategy required by Iberdrola, in compliance with the GPS.
Preparation of the generator registration applications for both AEMO registrations and generation licences.
Communicate project risks (critical milestone, technical and cost) associated with connection activities, record and identify mitigation strategies in conjunction with the appropriate stakeholders.
Support Operations to maintain grid compliance throughout the operational stages of the asset’s life, including facilitating communication with AEMO and the NSPs and the management of potential non-compliances
Remain informed of industry developments including proposed regulatory changes and represent Iberdrola’s business interests in relevant industry forums.

Required

Relevant Tertiary and/ or post graduate qualification (ideally in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Systems Engineering)
A minimum of 7 years proven experience in modelling power systems within renewable energy projects in the NEM

Skills

Demonstrated advanced ability in Python scripting for modelling packages and the ability to set up standard analysis tools.
Strong knowledge of power systems, including experience with transmission networks and power system operations, modelling, and analysis.
Proficient skills of automation, plotting and data analysis tools (such as Python, DPL)
knowledge of electrical power system modelling and analysis tools (such as PSSE, PSCAD, PowerFactory and Python).

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If you are a passionate and experienced Power System Manager looking for a new and exciting opportunity, we invite you to apply by sending your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to jasmine@designandbuild.com.au

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