Grid Connection Manager

We invest time in our people and help them chart their own career trajectory
- We prioritise respect for each other, our customers, communities & stakeholders
- Flexible work options, competitive salary with generous leave benefits

**The world’s biggest challenge needs you, here.**

Big challenges require big solutions. And the transition to a net-zero world is about as big as it gets. Working at Shell Energy - one of Australia’s leading energy retailers - puts you at the heart of that endeavour.

**Lead the change, from the frontline**

Based in
**Melbourne**, we are seeking an experienced
**Grid Connection Manager** to support our expanding portfolio of onshore wind and solar developments in Australia.

With honesty, integrity and respect, you will:

- Support power system studies to define generator performance standards and standards for grid connection and review grid connection deliverables by consultants and OEMs;
- Management of grid connection deliverables in conjunction with the electrical balance of plant design, and scope out tasks to be required to be performed by consultancies to guide projects to FID;
- Establish and maintain the electrical works specification and project specific designs for EPC contracts;
- Support the negotiations for equipment supply to ensure risk balanced grid solutions from early technical compliance due diligence to R2 testing;
- Support the negotiations for continuous grid compliance in service agreements; and
- Support the broader decarbonisation strategy of Shell Energy.

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**What you’ll bring**

Here’s what you’ll need to thrive in this role:

- Previous experience in power generation, transmission, or distribution industries;
- Experience in connecting renewable energy generators either in the NEM or WEM, with good knowledge of the National Electricity rules;
- Generator and Power Systems Modelling, with experience using PSS/E, PSCAD & PF simulation tools;
- Ability and experience in managing and negotiating with stakeholders, suppliers, consultants and authorities;
- Experience in undertaking grid connection studies from pre-FIA to R2;
- Substation and electrical BoP design experience well regarded;
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills;
- Good problem-solving skills;
- High levels of initiative;
- Drive and ambition to lead renewable growth and energy transition at Shell Energy; and
- Tertiary qualification in electrical or power systems engineering would be beneficial.

**Why join our team**

Every day, our people bring deep expertise, true innovation and investment to help our clients - and the world - reduce their environmental footprint. You can be part of that change.

Here are the top reasons why our people choose us:

- **Purpose **that you can see. As a Grid Connection Manager, you’ll have the best shot at energising a better future, one business at a time.
- **Work **that’s interesting, innovative and high impact. We hope you’ll love the challenge and opportunity to achieve - for our clients and for you.
- **People **who bring the expertise and drive to succeed. Our EMC Team is respectful, inclusive, and supports connection and collaboration.

We think you’ll love it here too. Some of our benefits include:

- Competitive remuneration packages, including an attractive incentivised bonus program.
- Generous paid parental leave options that give team members more time to enjoy what matters most.
- Flexible working arrangements, with modern workplaces and technologies that support new, hybrid ways of working.
- An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family when you need it.

**Join us. Together, we can make the difference count.**

Shell Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.