Lead Power Systems Engineer

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

• Category: Systems Engineering

Description

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Vestas Australia yet again releasing an opportunity to all the Electrical engineers who specialize in Power System Studies to join an amazing and dynamic team. As a Lead Electrical, Grid & EBoP you will be working along the Regional Power Plant Solutions (PPS) technical function team. The role will encompass technical and stakeholder management from presales all the way to service on multiple projects.

Power Solutions>VPS Region APAC>Power Plant Solutions APAC You will be working with a team of engineering professionals across the region working closely with other cross-functional teams delivering competitive and compliant grid solutions.

The Grid team oversees all aspects of the grid during the sales, construction, and service phases of projects throughout the Asia Pacific, with a focus on Australia and New Zealand.

You will collaborate with a team of engineering experts across the region, working closely with various cross-functional teams to deliver competitive and compliant grid solutions.

This role includes technical and resource management during the sales, construction and service phases, overseeing grid connection approval, grid compliance, and managing the balance of plant processes for multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Review of Balance of Plant (BoP) design, drawing, and document submissions from subcontractors against industry best practice, law, international, and local standards, in addition to Vestas' contractual and interfacing requirements from the perspective of gridconnection.• Support power system studies to define the wind farm generator performance standards and to develop the wind farm control system functional design specification andreactive plant requirements. Coordinate activities with the grid modeling department. • Simulation and modeling of the wind Power Plant including WTG, PV, and storage. • Research and prepare formal responses to inquiries regarding wind farm technical performance. Prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers. • Ensure grid connection deliverables required to be submitted by Vestas are provided in a timely, safe and high-quality manner. • Assessing the performance, efficiency, and reliability of the balance of plant systems specific to renewable energy projects. • Identifying and resolving issues and inefficiencies within the balance of plant systems. This involves diagnosing problems, conducting root cause analysis, reviewing documents, and coordinating with other teams.• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure grid connection issues are resolved promptly. • Engage and manage consultants when required. • Attend and provide input to various safety, design, technical, and risk meetings, workshops, and reviews.• Documentation and Reporting- Maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and document all grid connection activities, milestones, and outcomes.• Review grid connection documents.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering (power systems knowledge) with a minimum of 3-4 years' experience. • Registered or Certified Professional Engineer (RPEng or CPEng) preferred.

Competencies:

• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and solve problems.• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.• Experience in working together with international stakeholders. • Must have experience with PSCAD, PSSe, and/or Power factory. • Experience in the electricity generation sector. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and negotiate effectively.• Experience in wind and or other renewable industries is preferred.

Additional information

• All potential employees will be subject to undertake a full medical assessment to be considered for this role.

• Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.

Our Benefits

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible workplace arrangements
• 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Our commitment to a fair hiring At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement at Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process

About VestasVestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialized in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings. 

Company

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Vestas

Since Vestas was established in 1979, we have been solely committed to harvesting the potential wind holds for our planet’s energy supply, which has made us the market leader within wind with more than 60GW installed to date. We intend to continue down the path of 100% dedication to wind, and in order to fulfil our vision we want to have the strongest brand in the industry, have best in class margins, be the market leader measured by volume and bring wind on par with coal and gas.

Vestas’ new corporate strategy “Profitable Growth for Vestas” builds on the solid foundation of the successfully completed two-year turnaround and outlines the strategic objectives and initiatives for the mid-term (3-5 years) which will take Vestas steps closer to the realization of the vision. The turnaround has created a strong foundation for future growth, enabling Vestas to control the things we can control and to react flexibly to those we can’t.

Vestas’ organisation is structured on seven key pillars representing all key disciplines of the company and all employees. These seven key pillars are headed by the eight members of the Executive Committee, which ensures the well-functioning of the company as well as Vestas’ overall performance.

As a structurally lean organisation,  Vestas has offices in 24 countries and five strong regional sales business units in Northern Europe, Central Europe, Americas, Mediterranean, and Asia Pacific & China.