Evergreen-GRID Power Systems Specialist

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Vestas Full time

Vestas New Zealand is seeking a skilled Power Systems Specialist to join their Power Plant Solution department. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of engineering professionals to deliver comprehensive and compliant grid solutions across the APAC region.


Main Responsibilities:



  • Support power system studies to define wind farm generator performance standards and develop wind farm control system functional design specifications.
  • Review Balance of Plant (BoP) design, drawings, and documents from subcontractors to ensure compliance with industry best practices, laws, and international/local standards.
  • Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of grid connection deliverables required by Vestas.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve grid connection issues.
  • Undertake and support the procurement, design, installation, commissioning, and testing of wind farm grid monitoring equipment and control systems.
  • Perform generator performance standards compliance testing, model validation (R2) testing, and generator registration with AEMO.
  • Engage power systems engineering consultancies when required.
  • Research and prepare formal responses to inquiries regarding wind farm technical performance.
  • Attend and provide input to safety, design, technical, and risk meetings, workshops, and reviews.
  • Assess Variations, Requests for Information (RFIs), and payment claims.
  • Review tender specifications.

Requirements:



  • Significant background in undertaking grid connection studies using PSCAD, PSSE, and Powerfactory.
  • Extensive experience with PSCAD, PSSe, and Powerfactory.
  • Experience in the electricity generation sector.
  • Ability to interpret, comprehend, and communicate simulation study performance and apply it to demonstrate compliance with relevant performance standards.
  • Experience in leading generator grid connections and power system assessment using PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory simulation tools.
  • Knowledge of generator and power systems modeling, wind farm modeling using Vestas product models, and grid performance and capabilities of Vestas WTG and plant controller.
  • Experience in negotiation with major stakeholders, such as clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
  • Experience in project execution within the EPC framework from a grid connection perspective.
  • Enhanced technical report writing and presentation skills.

Vestas Offers:



  • Opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy.
  • Chance to develop skills and professional development.
  • Global career progression prospects.
  • Opportunity to work with an experienced and dynamic team.

Our Benefits:



  • Join the world's leading wind energy solutions provider.
  • Excellent career development opportunities nationally and globally.
  • A workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion.
  • Flexible workplace arrangements.
  • Weeks of paid primary carers leave.
  • Weeks of paid secondary 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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