24/7 Real-Time Grid Operations Engineer

ACEREZ; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ACEREZ is a consortium comprised of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy appointed to design, deliver, operate and maintain the CWO REZ transmission network. The Real-Time Operations Engineer will be responsible for 24/7 real-time operations, monitoring SCADA/EMS and coordinating with AEMO, generators and NSPs to keep the grid secure as the CWO REZ energises in 2028.

You will develop procedures, test operational technology, oversee HV switching and contractor activities, and ensure safety rules

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or working towards it.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Knowledge of transmission system security, HV apparatus, protection & control, operating procedures, and safety rules.
• Basic understanding of power system modelling.
• Experience with SCADA/EMS operations.
• Willingness to undertake 24/7 shift work and fatigue management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SCADA and EMS to ensure REZ system security responsibilities across voltage and thermal stability, system strength and harmonics; promptly respond to alarms.
• Liaise with AEMO, Generators and NSPs to safely manage planned outages.
• Emergency management and response to incidents as they arise, escalating issues as required.
• Communicate information accurately to team members, management, and stakeholders.
• Accurately log incidents, system status, and communications.
• Plan and execute planned outages; manage switching, safe isolation and earthing of HV equipment; review access requests and develop switching instructions.
• Create and maintain operational procedures.
• Develop and test operational technology with end users.
• Direct maintenance contractor to ensure works are safe and compliant with safety rules.

Skills

Clear communication

SCADA/EMS

24/7 shift work

Power system security

Protection & Control

Power system modelling

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

ACEREZ is a consortium comprised of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy appointed to design, deliver, operate and maintain the CWO REZ transmission network. The Real-Time Operations Engineer will be responsible for 24/7 real-time operations, monitoring SCADA/EMS and coordinating with AEMO, generators and NSPs to keep the grid secure as the CWO REZ energises in 2028.

You will develop procedures, test operational technology, oversee HV switching and contractor activities, and ensure safety rules