Energy Storage Manager

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Our client is seeking to engage a Energy Storage Manager on a permanent, full time position.

We are an organisation with a current relevant position in the Australian renewable energy market and with clear and compelling growth targets:

- Evaluate and select BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) solutions to meet project financial and functionality goals
- Engage with different stakeholders (advisors, developers, consultants ) which might help in the project site identification
- Evaluate BESS costs, systems architecture, operational capabilities, and warranties.
- Regular contact with decision making Authorities including State Planning Departments, Councils, Road Authorities, etc., to facilitate and speed up the obtention of Planning Approvals and Construction Approvals for the renewable projects in the portfolio.
- Provide preliminary design concepts, system sizing, layouts, and technical specifications.
- Ensure design optimization related to efficiency and reliability.
- Create and maintain the internal BESS technical specifications documents.
- Identify appropriate sites for renewable project development mainly in NSW, QLD, VIC, according to a combination of given conditions such as good wind or solar resource, availability of land, availability of transmission capacity, environment, planning, etc.
- Support Construction and O&M teams regarding project execution and commissioning.
- Support reliable and sustainable operation of BESS assets.
- Evaluate and recommend OEMs, control software providers, and BESS integrators.
- Involvement in the preparation of the required documentation to support Connection Applications to the Grid, managing specialized consultants and meeting the required deadlines.
- Support Finance and cost estimating teams regarding hardware costs, warranties, degradation, and market participation capabilities.
- Provide support during the Planning & Development Process of selected projects, involving dealings with specialised subconsultants to prepare Environmental Assessments and other studies supporting Planning/Development Applications for these.
- Engagement with the Australian Energy Market Operator, Transmission Network Services Providers and other stakeholders involved in the Grid Connection process for renewable projects.
- Support during the review and negotiation of Connection Agreements.
- Manage tasks derived from land contracts, and negotiation of Land Contract Variations/Extensions or new contracts, with the support of legal advisors.
- Liaise with our Community Engagement team for related activities and initiatives related to the community engagement consultation process.
- Management of subconsultants, advisors and services providers, including, but not limited to, preparation of scope of works, request for proposals, assessments and selection, according to internal procedures.
- Support in the processes of potential acquisitions of projects under development, fit for business strategy for growth in Australia, participating in their identification, evaluation, due diligence, etc.

**SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical degree.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience related to energy systems design, power distribution, renewable energy, or related industry.
- Can identify and implement detailed solutions to complex technical problems
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Proven track record in the Renewable Energy Industry.
- Availability to travel interstate, sometimes at short notice
- Proven understanding of Planning processes and requirements in NSW, QLD, VIC, to obtain the required Planning Permits/Development Approvals for renewable energy Projects.
- Proven understanding of Grid Connection processes for new renewable projects.
- Desirable an Electrical Engineer, Planner or Renewable Energy Resource Specialist with previous experience (at least 2 years) in renewable energy projects development.
- Proactivity and independency to make decisions and to be able to influence stakeholders.
- 'Can do' attitude and willingness to ¨make things happen¨ in a short period of time and sometimes under pressure.
- Willingness to continuously and proactively follow up with sub consultants to make sure that contractual deadlines are met.