Grid Connections Lead

• Permanent – Full time opportunity
• Open to applications from candidates based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
• Be part of a growing and exciting business that is driving the Energy transition

About Ampol

We are proud of our heritage. We have been powering better journeys for all Australians for over 100 years. As Australia’s very own fuel brand we are committed to making those journeys easier by meeting Australia’s needs at every step with the care and service we all deserve. And, as we grow, we continue to evolve, to ensure we have low carbon solutions that will meet the needs of our customers well into the future.

Our Energy Solutions strategy pursues the opportunities arising from energy transition which leverages our core assets and capabilities to establish attractive positions in new energy products and services. From this, we will continue to deliver current product solutions for customers as well as transition with them as their energy needs evolve. We believe this will give us greater optionality in the near-term and allow us to build a portfolio of positions as the energy transition pathway becomes clearer.

About the role

We are looking for a Grid Connections lead responsible for developing and managing Ampol’s relationships and engagement with Electricity NSPs within Australia and New Zealand. The position will enable the execution of our Energy Solutions strategy whilst ensuring timely, cost effective and efficient electricity grid connections for our electrical assets including EV Charging, Solar and Battery.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic grid connections process with each Distribution Network Service Provider for Energy Solutions assets at an operational level.
• Maintain alignment at operational levels between Energy Solutions and NSPs.
• Negotiate grid connections with NSPs to achieve the best outcome for the Group and ensure compliance with energy market requirements in Australia or New Zealand.
• Conduct feasibility studies, grid impact assessments, and system impact studies to identify and address grid connection challenges.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to develop grid connection strategies and ensure seamless project execution.
• Ensure the business understands the NSPs drivers and manages these to deliver outcomes that are mutually beneficial. 
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with all NSPs to ensure Energy Solutions is at the forefront.
• First point of contact for NSPs as they engage with Energy Solutions regarding grid connection activities.
• Manage and negotiate grid connection agreements, contracts, and permits with relevant authorities.
• Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and technological advancements related to grid connection in the renewable energy sector and make recommendations on where improvements can be made within Energy Solutions space.

About you

To be successful in the Energy Solutions team, you will demonstrate an agile mindset, you will be able to thrive when faced with ambiguity and aspire to greater challenges within your role. 

We are looking for candidates with comprehensive knowledge of the energy landscape in Australia, NSPs, and their key drivers; to leverage relationships and manage strong strategic outcomes and projects for Ampol.

The vacancy is open to applications in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane and willing to travel/attend different client visits and/or conferences all over the country and NZ.

Key skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Tertiary qualification in business, project, economics or finance.
• Commercial and negotiation experience with electricity network service providers.
• Experience in developing and managing strategic relationships with stakeholders for the development of generation, distribution networks, and grid connections projects in Australia.
• Proven ability to engage and collaborate with other related stakeholders as vendors, business owners, customers, government and internal stakeholder to achieve strategic goals for Ampol.
• Strong engagement skills.

We’re an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders. We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol.