Specialist Engineer, Commissioning
AEMO at the Heart of Energy
AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector.
About the role
As Specialist Engineer within the National Commissioning team, you will lead connection projects and provide technical mentoring and coaching to the National Commissioning technical staff.
The National electricity transmission network is undergoing unprecedented transformation, creating a range of exciting opportunities to help solve complex challenges and shape its future in the long-term interests of energy consumers. Reporting to the Manager - Commissioning, this role can be based across all states.
What you will be doing
* Provide expert technical leadership, knowledge and strategic advice to the NEM National Commissioning team and broader organisation.
* Conceptualise, develop, and implement innovative commissioning solutions to complex technical problems through engineering skill and knowledge.
* Initiate connection projects, provide expert guidance and solutions for technical issues. Develop effective and proactive relationships with a range of critical stakeholders to ensure the right outcomes for National Connections team and broader organisation.
* Actively participate in professional working groups to raise AEMO’s profile and inject key technical matters into the international forum of engineering and energy systems.
* Provide project-based mentoring and expert guidance to technical staff and project stakeholders.
What you will bring to the role
* Comprehensive experience in Commissioning of renewable projects including T & D projects.
* Experience of electrical power systems dynamics and stability concepts and assessment techniques.
* Extensive experience in Hold point testing/witnessing of various generator systems and plants.
* In-depth experience in R2 compliance testing & R2 model validation.
* Knowledge of the electricity industry, NEM dispatch process, generator behaviour and network constraints.
In return some of our benefits to you
* Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options
* Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.
* Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
* Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
* Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
About Our Process
AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, religion and our First Nation peoples. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants' needs during the application or interview process, simply let the us know by emailing us at talent@aemo.com.au
If you would like to know more about working at AEMO, please check out our careers page for more information.
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