Grid Execution Manager

  Management | Full-Time  | Engineering

Vestas Australia offers an exhilarating opportunity within the Power Plant Solutions team. The position of Grid Execution Manager is essential for engaging with key stakeholders , and ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the grid components in every project.

The Grid Execution team will support the full value chain (Sales, Construction & Service) on grid connection and balance of plant aspects of all projects across the APAC region. Leading a team of professional engineers across the region working closely with other cross-functional teams to deliver competitive and compliant solutions. The role will encompass resource management and team development throughout the sales, construction and services phases, managing the grid connection and balance of plant scope across multiple projects.

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Responsibilities:

Your main responsibilities as Grid Execution Manager, Power Plant Solutions APAC will be to take overall accountability and lead a team responsible for delivering compliant and timely grid connection solutions to our internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Resource Management of a cross-functional team of technical engineers supporting a portfolio of regional projects across the full project lifecycle
• Project Optimisation of the portfolio, ensuring the diverse range of stakeholders' expectations are managed and business commitments are achieved
•  Process Improvement of technical, resourcing and tool processes to improve quality, efficiency and scalability
•  Team Development of your direct reports, taking a people-led approach to leadership to foster and attract industry-leading talent
• Contract Negotiations ensure the contractual commitments on grid connection and electrical matters represent a balanced technically compliant solution at an appropriate risk level

Qualifications:

• Bachelors / Masters in Power Systems, Power Electronics or similar
•  Expert level knowledge of PSCAD or PSS/E or 
• Able to understand and interpretate complex grid code requirement
•  Proven track record in power systems modelling and analysis 
•  Product knowledge of STATCOM/synchronous condenser/SVC/HVDC system design and control/BESS system (with Grid forming technology) is an advantageExperience of substation design and protection design is an advantage
•  Experience in renewable grid interconnection analysis for compliance assessment is an advantage

Competencies:

•  Proven experience at leading cross-functional technical teams both local and remote (international)
•  Excellent  communication skills and ability to convey complex information simply and concisely to a variety of technical and commercial stakeholders
• Ability to maintain a motivated workforce in challenging and high-pressure tendering/execution environments
•  Results-oriented, with the ability to be innovative and creative in building technical value propositions and seeking out value optimisation opportunities
•  High level of customer focus, with a holistic understanding of how technical solutions impact a business case commercially and contractually
•  Professional presentation skills with the ability to present to senior management
•  Proven experience in mentoring and developing individuals on solution creation and contractual matters

What we offer:

• We offer you a job with excellent professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment at a well-known manufacturer of wind turbines.
• We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional team working in a rapidly developing environment.

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 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.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims 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, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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