Grid Connections Manager

Job Description

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector? BayWa r.e. Projects Australia is on the lookout for a dynamic and passionate Commercial Manager - Grid, in our Grid team to spearhead the development and construction of cutting-edge onshore wind, solar, and BESS projects across the NEM.

What You Will Do

• Lead with Excellence: Manage project scope, program, budget, and commercial aspects with technical brilliance.
• Build Connections: Use your exceptional communication skills to foster strong relationships with industry leaders, NSPs, AEMO, contractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Be a Key Player: Your established industry relationships will be highly valued as you navigate and influence the renewable energy landscape.
• Expand Your Horizons: Work on exciting projects not just in Australia, but across other APAC countries, broadening your experience and impact.
• Global Collaboration: Gain access to our global team, sharing insights and innovations from around the world.
• Innovate and Mentor: Support the development of internal capabilities and processes, and mentor peers in the team.
• Strategize and Negotiate: Negotiate generator performance standards and provide input for internal decision points and commercial discussions, including EPC and HV works contracts.

What You'll need to Succeed

• Experience: Over 5 years in grid connection of large utility-scale projects in the NEM
• Negotiation Skills and Commercial Expertise: Successfully negotiated at least a couple of grid connection agreements for large utility-scale projects in the NEM.
• Technical Expertise: Understanding of power systems and electrical engineering concepts, with knowledge in grid connection studies and power system models.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of NEM operations and regulatory requirements for transmission and distribution network connections.
• Multitasking Ability: Ability to prioritize multiple project workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Is this role the right fit for you?

• Are you interested in working as part of a multi-cultural team environment, with the ability to work with international colleagues across Asia and Europe?
• Are you a problem solver, able to demonstrate abilities to take on multiple simultaneous issues?
• Are you flexible in time and location to travel as required? The position is ideally based in Melbourne, but regular travel to project sites is expected during project execution.
• Are you passionate about contributing to Australia's Net Zero targets and making a positive environmental impact?

Are our values your values?

• You are ambitious: To make a positive impact in business and beyond. We create meaningful solutions.
• You are reliable: For our colleagues, partners, and customers we create trust by being responsible.
• You believe in succeeding as a team: We collaborate in an honest, friendly, and respectful way. We have fun and celebrate our successes.
• You bring an open mind: With open minds, courage, and innovation. We challenge the status quo.

What is in it for you?

• Innovative Projects: Work on exciting and impactful renewable energy projects.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values collaboration and innovation.
• Prime Location: This role is ideally based in vibrant Melbourne, offering a perfect blend of work and lifestyle.
• Flexible Work Environment: Maintain a positive work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements.
• Diverse and Inclusive Team: Be part of a team that prioritizes employee health and wellbeing.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

At BayWa r.e. we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. All employment is decided based on qualifications, potential, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of origin, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

We look forward to your application!

If you have any questions about the job offer, please get in contact with us.

Lucy Harper Head of People and Culture