Grid Conection Manager

Trina Solar
Melbourne
Workplace: OnsiteContractFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringSkills: ["Communication","Negotiation","Stakeholder management","Problem-solving","Project coordination"]

Lead end-to-end grid connection activities for NEM-connected renewable energy projects in Australia, coordinating with NSPs, AEMO and external consultants; assess regulatory requirements, manage connection applications, and support balance-of-plant tendering to ensure timelines, costs and plant performance align with company standards.

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Trina Solar
Trina Solar
3 months ago

Grid Conection Manager

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end grid connection activities for NEM-connected renewable energy projects in Australia, coordinating with NSPs, AEMO and external consultants; assess regulatory requirements, manage connection applications, and support balance-of-plant tendering to ensure timelines, costs and plant performance align with company standards.
Location: Melbourne
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead grid connection activities for renewable energy projects, serving as the primary interface with NSPs, AEMO and external consultants.
  • •Independently conduct and review technical due diligence for grid connection matters, including GPS-related studies and connection documentation.
  • •Manage grid connection applications end-to-end, ensuring timely submission and progression through NSP and AEMO processes.
  • •Provide technical support during project development, including supporting balance-of-plant tendering and ensuring grid-related factors are fully considered.
  • •Maintain strong relationships with NSPs and OEMs to drive service performance and alignment with company standards.

Key Requirements

  • •Thorough understanding of the National Electricity Rules (NER).
  • •Working knowledge of the current NEM network status, constraints, upgrade plans, and connection opportunities.
  • •Working knowledge of Marginal Loss Factor (MLF) calculation methodology and long-term impact factors.
  • •Demonstrated experience engaging with AEMO, NSPs, and grid modelling consultants to progress projects through GPS and connection negotiations.
  • •Proven ability to identify and resolve grid connection issues.
Experience:Renewable energyGrid connectionNEMAEMO
Skills:CommunicationNegotiationStakeholder managementProblem-solvingProject coordination
Languages:English
Tech Stack:GPSAEMONSPsNER

Company Brief

Trina Solar
Designs, manufactures, and sells photovoltaic (PV) modules, energy storage systems, and smart energy solutions for utility-scale, commercial, and residential customers worldwide. Focuses on R&D, manufacturing scale, and global solar project deployment.
Industry: Solar Energy
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Changzhou, China
Founded: 1997
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