ABOUT THE POSITION
Support and assist the grid connection team throughout the complete lifecycle of Vena Energy’s projects in Australia.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support and assist prospecting for new BESS, solar farm and wind farm sites. This will include but is not limited to performing PSS/e simulations, reviewing Annual Planning Reports published by NSPs as well as the Integrated System Plan published by AEMO and providing recommendations to the business on where Vena Energy should be developing new sites. This will also include reviewing sites that other departments present to the grid connection team for review.
Support and assist the technical review of key PPA terms and ensure these are consistent with the types of generating systems we build.
Support and assist the negotiation of transmission connection agreements by reviewing the scoping and estimating of transmission connections works as well as key technical terms and conditions.
Actively participate in grid connection brainstorming sessions that are used to develop power system modelling and grid connection automation tools for R0, R1 and R2 studies.
Prepare the PSS/E NEM snapshots based on various operational scenarios and inclusion of RUG packs for use in the R0 and R1 grid connection studies.
Support and assist all power system modelling and studies (in-house) during the R0 phase to achieve to NER 5.3.4A/B approval and Offer to Connect execution.
Support and assist all power system modelling and studies (in-house) during the R1 phase to achieve to AEMO Registration.
Support and assist the development of GPS Compliance Assessment and R2 Model Validation Test Plans with inputs from EPC contractors, OEMs, NSPs and AEMO.
Support and assist hold point testing by providing RUG parameters to contractors, undertaking pre-test simulations and risk assessments, and supporting any miscellaneous activities required by contractors, Vena Energy, NSPs and AEMO during hold point testing campaigns.
Prepare and compile Hold Point reports during the R2 phase for submission to the NSPs and AEMO.
Prepare and compile the R2 Model Validation report following completion of hold point testing.
Undertake internal due diligence modelling of OEMs power system models (i.e., inverter and PPC) for in-house assessment to help inform Vena Energy on the pros and cons associated with each OEM.
Support and assist the negotiation of Generator Performance Standards (GPS) with NSPs and AEMO with in-depth power systems analysis and modelling as well as NER s5.2 knowledge, skills and experience.
Support and assist interactions with EPC contractors, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), TNSPs and AEMO during R0, R1 and R2 project phases.
Undertake PSCAD modelling investigations (with OEM support) to assist with the negotiation of key technical matters related to the PSCAD DD and FIA process of each Connection Application and Pre-Connection study package.
Undertake PSS/E modelling investigations (with OEM support) to assist with the negotiation of key technical matters related to the PSS/E DD process of each Connection Application and Pre-Connection study package.
Work closely with OEMs on power system modelling matters across all project phases.
Support and assist upgrades or modifications to generating systems in commercial operation.
Keep abreast of National Electricity Rules requirements and changes, as well as any state-based or local grid connection requirements.
Support and assist submissions to regulatory bodies in response to rule changes, new GPS and REZ access standards, new procedures etc.
Support and assist grid connection related aspects of emerging technologies such as grid forming BESS, offshore wind, liquid air energy storage and hydrogen.
Support and assist discussions with OEMs for asynchronous generator technology such as solar/BESS inverters, PPCs, offshore/onshore wind turbines etc.
Support and assist the education of internal stakeholders on asynchronous generator technology such as the differences between grid following and grid forming, design considerations for generating systems etc.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Engineering (Power Systems focus)
Experience
2 to 5 years
SKILLS
Technical / Professional Skills:
Sound understanding of NER Chapter 5 Schedule 5.2 and the overall grid connection processes in Australia.
Broad power systems analysis expertise relevant to asynchronous generating systems.
Confidence to tackle complex engineering problems.
PSS/e and PowerFactory modelling expertise.
Experienced in hold point testing.
Good to have:
1.PSCAD modelling expertise.
2.Understanding of grid following and grid forming inverters.
3.Proficiency in Python scripting for automating grid connection studies.
Non-Technical / Soft Skills:
1. Know how to run effective meetings and communicate effectively to a broad range of stakeholders.
2. Possess effective technical diplomacy and negotiation skills.
3. Lateral problem solving and project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication.
Good to have
1.Effectively deal with unplanned and urgent tasks.
2.Be a flexible and results-focussed team player.
3.Be able to adapt and respond to changing internal and external requirem
