Manager, Power Systems Operations
3 days ago
Deliver strategic operational network support
- Lead a significant team and drive performance
- Take ownership of control room operations
Powerlink is a leading Australian provider of high voltage electricity transmission network services, combining innovation with insight to deliver safe, cost effective and reliable solutions for Queensland.
As a Government Owned Corporation, Powerlink owns, develops, operates, and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network in Queensland. The network extends 1,700 kilometres from Cairns to the New South Wales border and comprises 15,345 circuit km of transmission lines and 147 substations.
Powerlink’s purpose is to Connect Queenslanders to a World-class Energy Future and will play a key role in delivering the Queensland Governments recently announced “Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan” which is targeting 70% renewable energy by 2032 and 80% by 2035.
By joining Powerlink, you can be a part of the team that is transforming Queensland’s energy system and providing clean reliable and affordable energy for Queenslanders.
About the role:
Reporting to the General Manager Network Operations, Powerlink is looking to source a Manager Power Systems Operations to lead, manage and develop the Power Systems Operations team. This is a pivotal role heading up the team responsible for delivering specialist power services operational support to internal and external clients and delivering 24/7 monitoring / operations of the Powerlink Transmission Network. The role requires a combination of technical knowledge alongside leadership and change management skills to drive improvements to technology and process in a fluid environment, with a business undergoing significant organisational change and growth.
You should have the following background / attributes:
- Engineering qualified (preference being within an electrical discipline)
- A proven background / understanding within the energy industry
- Previous experience working within transmission, distribution or generation
- High level of understanding within HV Operational Networks
- An ability to lead and drive real-time operational network support to deliver continuous transmission and effective plant monitoring
- Able to provide expertise around the development and improvement of SAHVEA
- Extensive leadership experience and a drive for continuous improvement
- Previous experience within a control centre operational environment
- Confident in your understanding of related legislation and process
You should display the following personal attributes:
- Assured decision making
- Calm under pressure
- Able to build, foster and develop strong relationships
- Autonomous thinking with a communicative approach
This role will see you interact with a highly broad stakeholder group and large team, the position has high visibility within Powerlink and beyond so you will be a focal point for the effective delivery of Power Systems Operations.
This role will suit an experienced Energy leader who is energised to work within a business experiencing a paradigm shift in the organisation. A Bachelor or Post Graduate degree in an appropriate business related discipline is essential. In return you will be rewarded with a superb opportunity within a large and innovative government owned employer, driven by a committed General Manager and entering one of the most exciting periods in their history.
With the purpose of connecting Queenslanders to a world-class energy future, Powerlink know that their people are key. They aim to foster a culture of inclusion where people can unleash their potential because they value the strength diversity brings in helping them to be innovative, future ready and to drive value for customers.
Powerlink are an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudly a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women. To better serve the communities and meet their commitment to reconciliation they aim to increase their representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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