Grid Connection Manager (GCM) - Wind Energy

Goldwind; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldwind Australia is seeking a Grid Connection Manager to lead the workflow, communications and stakeholder engagement across GPS, connection contracts and energisation for wind projects. You will coordinate internal sales, development and operation teams with external consultancies to deliver timely grid connection milestones.

The role requires a tertiary electrical or mechatronics degree, at least five years in power or energy, strong grid operations knowledge and proven contract negotiation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• At least 5 years in power or energy industry.
• Strong knowledge of power systems and grid operations; wind farm experience.
• Experience negotiating multi-disciplinary commercial contracts.
• PM certificate or relevant training considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver agreements and milestones for GPS, connection contracts, registration and energisation.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery of power system analysis deliverables.
• Support development of Goldwind products to facilitate faster, lower cost connections to the grid.
• Own and be accountable for processes with stakeholders and grid regulatory bodies.
• Identify and manage grid risks across projects and document decisions and consequences.
• Manage interactions with internal teams and external consultants to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Be responsible for registration and approval to connect Goldwind’s generators to the grid.

Skills

Grid connections

Power systems

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Contract negotiation

Wind energy

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics degree

PM certificate

Job description

Grid Connection Manager (GCM) - Wind Energy

Goldwind is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, contributing over 2 GW of emission-free power generation across Australia. Goldwind established in Australia in 2009 to deliver solutions to the Australian and New Zealand renewable energy markets, including investment, planning, design, construction, operational and maintenance services.

With “innovating for a brighter tomorrow” as our mission, Goldwind is a trusted strategic partner in clean energy, contributing over 165 GW of power generation globally. Goldwind operates on 6 continents in 49 countries and has more than 10,000 employees.

Location:

Sydney or Melbourne

The reason for this role is:

The Grid Connection Manager is responsible for managing workflow, communications, and stakeholder engagement throughout the lifecycle of a grid connecting / connected power station. This cross-functional role will interact internally with Goldwind Australia’s sales, development, and operation teams as well as Goldwind Wind and BESS R&D team.

What will you be doing?

Deliver successful agreements and milestones for Goldwind projects, specifically GPS, connection contracts, registration, energisation and upgrades.

Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure quality and timely completion of power system analysis deliverables.

Support the development of Goldwind products to facilitate faster, lower cost connections to the grid(s) in Australia.

Own and be accountable for the processes to be followed with relevant stakeholders and power system regularity bodies on the Goldwind projects.

Act as the point of process compliance, identifying and managing key grid risks across projects, and producing ongoing, accurate documentation of all decisions, controls, and associated consequences.

Manage interactions and processes with internal teams and external consultants to ensure successful delivery of project outcomes for Goldwind projects.

Be responsible for the successful registration and approval to connect Goldwind’s generators to the grid.

What does your background look like?

Tertiary qualification in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering (bachelor’s degree as a minimum).

5 years’ experience within the power or energy industry.

Strong understanding of power systems and grid operations, with experience in renewable technologies and wind farm connections.

Ability to manage complex technical and commercial issues, including technical risk identification, supported with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Experience negotiating or securing agreement for multi-disciplinary commercial contracts.

Project Management certificate, white card or any additional business and power systems related training certificates would be highly regarded.

Competitive compensation package and benefits.

Opportunities for professional development and growth within the renewable energy industry.

Exposure to diverse projects and collaboration with experienced professionals.

Involvement in sustainable initiatives contributing to global climate goals.

Goldwind Australia offers all their employee’s excellent benefits, career development pathways, support and ongoing training. As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility – and champions inclusion.