Total 3 job vacancies by Octopus

We are looking for a Senior Grid Engineer to join the Grid team who will be responsible for leading grid-related activities and providing technical support to the broader business through the project lifecycle, including:

• Technologies: Wind, standalone utility-scale batteries and solar hybrid.
• M&A:  Provide strategic network-related insight on new investment opportunities and manage related due diligence activities.
• Development:
  • Support the team during the early-development phase of projects in preliminary design and network connection strategy.
  • Engage in commercial and technical grid aspects of EPC, eBoP, and O&M tenders, including the selection of key inverter and PPC equipment and negotiation of contracts.
• Connection Process: Lead the connection process, including managing the NSP, AEMO and technical consultants.
• Construction: Manage R1, Registration, Hold Point testing and R2 compliance.
• Operation: Support the team in ongoing compliance and performance reviews of operational assets.

The role is based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane, with site visits to our projects required periodically throughout various stages. Our current portfolio consists of a mix of greenfield through to late-stage assets.

Just as important as what you achieve in this role, is how you perform the role. We’ll need you to be an engaged team member who can provide technical leadership to investment and development workstreams. You should be a self-starter with high energy levels, tenacity, initiative, and a willingness to deliver the required results.

Job Description

• Load and unload beverages from delivery vehicle
• Ensure the safe receipt, storage, retrieval, timely packing, and dispatch of goods
• Assist in other warehousing and/or logistics activities when required
• Assist with checking delivery orders and quantities before dispatch
• Ensure the maintenance of allocated vehicle
• Adhoc duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Minimum GCE ‘N’ or ‘O’ Level qualification
• Possess a valid Class 4 Singapore Driving License
• Must be physically fit to carry heavy cartons
• 5.5 days work week

Responsibilities

• Potentially anything that falls under the banner of Project Development from landowner liaison, development approvals, grid connection, EPC procurement, PPAs etc. Treat the projects as if they are your own
• Assist the wider Investment Team through asset growth opportunities as required, including bringing your contributions and knowledge into project evaluations, acquisition bids, transaction and negotiation processes, due diligence work and supporting Investment Directors through internal approval processes.
• Develop sound relationships with relevant stakeholders including: landholders, community, regulators and policy makers.
• Manage project teams of multidisciplinary internal and external experts, including technical, planning, legal, grid, environmental and engineering advisors.
• Selecting advisors, consultants, OEMs and construction contractors (including EPC contractors), running procurement process and contract negotiations through to financial close.
• Negotiation of high value contracts including project construction (EPC) and transmission connection agreements.
• Manage the grid connection process, working closely with NSPs and grid consultants, to navigate the complexity of the technical, regulatory and commercial connection landscape.
• Manage the delivery of development works within allocated budgets in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
• Development of project execution plans including timelines, costs, risk assessments, communication of project financials and progress reports in a consistent manner across the assigned projects.
• Development of required inputs for management papers, board papers and commercial negotiations as required.
• Prepare and manage budgets for Capex and Opex, project schedules, and technical inputs into financial models, supporting overall project business case development.
• Support our fundraising efforts, including meeting with prospective investors, promoting the Octopus profile, and supporting our fund managers with development expertise as required.
• Support ongoing profile raising activities – networking with industry participants and at times engaging with energy policymakers to influence energy policy.