Asset Integration Lead

AusNet Services Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet Services Ltd is seeking an Asset Integration Lead to head a team of four, serving as the interface between Asset Management and project delivery. You’ll coordinate with engineering, operations, HSE, quality and commercial teams to ensure lifecycle considerations are reflected in solutions and proposals.

You will participate in major bids and work on evidence-based acceptance criteria, asset information, training, warranties and transition to operations, while leading a team to deliver

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience within electricity networks, major infrastructure, utilities or asset-intensive industries.
• Experience engaging and influencing multidisciplinary stakeholders across project development, engineering, delivery, operations, maintenance, commercial and asset management functions.
• Experience in project quality management and assurance, including quality plans, inspection regimes, non-conformance management and completion documentation.
• Experience across major infrastructure project development, delivery and transition into operations.
• Experience contributing to major project bids, tenders, investment proposals or regulatory/commercial submissions.
• A tertiary qualification in engineering or a related discipline is highly regarded.
• People management and leadership experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to operate within a contestable infrastructure environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of asset management requirements throughout project development, procurement, design, delivery and transition to operations.
• Ensure safety, performance, reliability, operability, maintainability, resilience, lifecycle cost and asset information requirements are considered in project decisions.
• Establish evidence and acceptance requirements covering asset information, maintenance, training, spares, operating documentation, warranties and defects.
• Support commissioning and completion activities from an asset owner and operational readiness perspective.
• Develop and coordinate Asset Management inputs into project solutions, operating models, lifecycle strategies and O&M proposals.
• Build effective relationships across Asset Management, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Network Control, HSE, Quality, Commercial, Procurement and project delivery.
• Influence project decisions through clear articulation of asset risks, lifecycle impacts and operational consequences.
• Develop and lead a team with capabilities to implement the strategy, outsourcing where it makes sense.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Project management

Commercial acumen

Education

Engineering degree or related discipline

Job description

We bring the energy!

Through purpose and people - not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers’ and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands. Let’s shape it together.

We all want a future of energy we can be proud of. With us you can.

The Asset Integration Lead is accountable for leading a team of 4 who are providing the interface between Asset Management and project teams, working closely with project delivery, engineering, quality, commissioning, operations, maintenance, commercial and other stakeholders to support the successful integration of new transmission electricity infrastructure assets into AusNet’s operating portfolio.

This role will also participate in major project bids, tenders and submissions to ensure whole-of-life asset considerations, operational requirements and lifecycle risks are appropriately reflected in proposed solutions, delivery models and commercial commitments

What you’ll help deliver

• Lead the integration of asset management requirements throughout project development, procurement, design, delivery and transition to operations.
• Ensure safety, performance, reliability, operability, maintainability, resilience, lifecycle cost and asset information requirements are appropriately considered in project decisions
• Establish clear evidence and acceptance requirements covering asset information, maintenance requirements, training, spares, operating documentation, warranties, defects and outstanding works.
• Support commissioning and completion activities from an asset owner and operational readiness perspective, ensuring issues that could affect safe operation, maintainability or lifecycle performance are identified prior to acceptance.
• Understand and apply relevant project quality assurance and quality control principles, including inspection and test plans, surveillance, non-conformance management, quality records, completion documentation and assurance reporting
• Develop and coordinate Asset Management inputs into project solutions, operating models, lifecycle strategies and O&M proposals
• Build effective relationships across Asset Management, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Network Control, HSE, Quality, Commercial, Procurement and project delivery functions.
• Influence project decisions through clear articulation of asset risks, lifecycle impacts and operational consequences
• Develop and lead a team with the required capabilities, experience and behaviours to successfully implement the strategy, outsource where it makes sense to do so.

You don’t need to check every box, however we’re looking for a good combination of:

• At least 10+ years’ experience within electricity networks, major infrastructure, utilities or comparable asset-intensive industries.
• Demonstrated experience engaging and influencing multidisciplinary stakeholders across project development, engineering, delivery, operations, maintenance, commercial and asset management functions
• Experience in project quality management and assurance, including practical understanding of quality plans, inspection and test regimes, non-conformance management, completion documentation and assurance processes
• Experience working across major infrastructure project development, delivery and transition into operations
• Experience contributing to major project bids, tenders, investment proposals or regulatory/commercial submissions
• Tertiary qualification in engineering, or a related discipline highly regarded.
• People management and leadership experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated ability to operate within a contestable infrastructure environment.

The AusNet experience is all about…

• Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our time: We love unpacking complex challenges in clever ways and looking at things differently.
• Building an energy future to be proud of: We’re a trusted leader, with deep expertise, driven to do what’s right for our communities and customers.
• Being part of a team that cares deeply about each other: We share in the good times and support in the tough times.

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We believe different perspectives are essential to our success, and we encourage all applicants to apply. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to discuss how we can support you.

At AusNet, we bring the energy! Ready to make your impact?