Project Manager – Grid / Transmission

Key Information

Location
Onshore

Work environment
Site and office

Work area
Onshore substations / grid connection

Typical employer
Developer, lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Development / construction / operations

Tasks and responsibilities

A Project Manager – Grid / Transmission has overall responsible for overseeing the development, design, construction, and commissioning of the wind farm onshore and offshore transmission and grid connection infrastructure.  This role typically involves working closely with the engineering team to design, implement and manage the works and report back to the developer and key stakeholders on project progress including any delays or budget or scope variations.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification preferably in electrical engineering

• Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

• Current HUET (1-day course)

• Current GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – Offshore Certification

• Advanced First Aid Training

• Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable     

• Masters or post-graduate qualification in mechanical engineering or specialist field relating to grid integration technologies or renewables sector highly desirable

• Construction Industry White Card

• E-learning training for service lift model (this training is desirable but will be dependent on the turbines installed)

Experience

• Experience in developing grid integration strategies and power system planning for grid connections to the National Electricity Market      

• Experience in offshore wind sector highly desirable

• Ability to pass OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test

Skills and knowledge

• Strong understanding of transmission sector and associated technologies

• Microsoft suite proficiency including Microsoft Excel   

• Technical skill set with the ability to review and interpret transmission plans and technical studies

Physical requirements

• Ability to travel (including offshore) as required to ensure project delivery         

• Current Australian Driver’s licence

Personal attributes

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritise workload and act as an interface between key stakeholders and teams

• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player

• Strong commercial and business acumen

• Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture