Asset Development Lead

Transgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate discounts

Novated leasing options

Workplace flexibility

20 weeks paid parental leave

Regular training and mentoring

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Asset Development Lead to oversee the development of new assets connecting to the network. This role involves providing specialist advice and leading the commercial and technical aspects across the asset lifecycle. You will work closely with key stakeholders to develop optimized solutions and strategies for network developments. If you have extensive experience in high voltage substations and transmission lines, along with a strong grasp of regulatory compliance and risk management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the transition to renewable energy.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in high voltage substation and transmission line roles.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management in asset management.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and technical development for new network assets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize asset strategies.

Skills

High Voltage Substation experience

Transmission Line technical roles

Risk management

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Technical and commercial evaluation

Asset management systems (ISO55001)

Network planning requirements

Education

Degree in Engineering

Professional certifications in asset management

Job description

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• High performing, diverse, inclusive, and supportive team
• Proudly making a difference with the transition to renewable energy

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the Asset Management team as an Asset Development Lead overseeing the development of all new assets connecting to the Transgrid Network.

As the Asset Development Lead, you will be accountable for the provision of specialist advice and lead the commercial and technical development across the entire asset lifecycle for new network developments. This includes collaborating with key stakeholders and external clients to develop optimised solutions and asset strategies for network developments across all aspects of the asset lifecycle.

You will liaise with key external stakeholders including EnergyCo, VicGrid, AEMO, and internal stakeholders including Executive Managers, Lumea, Major Project teams, Asset Managers, Network Planning, and Delivery teams to achieve optimal network development and asset outcomes.

About You

• Extensive experience in High Voltage Substation and Transmission Line technical roles across the asset lifecycle, including concept development, design, construction, operations, and maintenance
• Demonstrated experience in the application of risk management to support asset management decision making and regulatory compliance
• Working knowledge in applying and managing the regulatory and compliance requirements relating to the asset management of high voltage transmission network, including the ISO55001 asset management systems, ENSMS, and AS5577
• Ability to apply both technical and commercial evaluation of options for network developments and input to financial modelling
• In-depth knowledge in most of the functional substation, transmission line, and cable technical areas of design including network planning requirements, layout, insulation coordination, earthing, corona, clearances, induction, ratings, and specialist equipment.

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional, and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing, etc., as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and ongoing training, workplace mentoring, and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Who we are

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools, and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between.

We offer fulfilling careers for driven people who can help ensure that our business and the essential services we provide to consumers, the community, and key stakeholders are continually improving.

With us, you will thrive in a collaborative environment where new ideas and knowledge sharing are encouraged, and where you’ll be supported through opportunities to develop and achieve your full potential.

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

Applications close on 26 March 2025

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change; we will assess applications as they are received.

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.