Wind Energy Grid Connection Lead

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

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