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Renewable Energy Systems

Technical Manager (Wind Engineering Manager)

Queensland, AU

HybridFull time roleMid Level

7 months ago

About the Job

 
  • Permanent Full Time Opportunity
  • Hybrid Work Model (3 days office,2 days home)
  • Base Yourself in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne
 
 


About the Role: 

 
We are looking for a Technical Manager to report to Head of Engineering. This role is responsible for the Team’s deliverables and sustainable functioning.  Techncial Manager ensures the wider business is availed of the deliverables as fall within the Team’s scope, facilitating clear communication and visibility of the Team’s activities with its stakeholders, and assisting with the scheduling and prioritisation of the Team’s work in the context of the business’ needs.
 


About RES 

RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company with over a 23GW portfolio and the expertise to develop, engineer, construct, finance, and operate projects around the globe and is active in a range of energy technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution.  RES is also responsible for the operational asset management of over 12GW on behalf of Clients.
 
We are driven by our vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy.  We are proud of the 21 million tonnes of carbon offset each year by our global portfolio of renewable energy projects and we are proud of the people that developed and built them.



 
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to: 


 
  • Leading and Managing a team (8-10 direct reports)
  • Identify and implementing continuous improvement initiatives including
  •  Add value and reduce costs (DEVEX, CAPEX and OPEX) for projects wherever possible 
    through efficient working, careful scoping, procurement and innovative design solutions.
  •  Manage RES Australia’s Technical strategy and risk exposure through for development projects, 
    including resource monitoring and layout design.
  •  Lead the negotiation of relevant third-party consultancy agreements and support the negotiation 
    of relevant sections of third-party construction contracts including Engineering Procurement 
    Construction (EPC), Balance of Plant (BoP) and Supply and Install (S&I).
 


 
Skills & Experience: 
  • Extensive understanding of wind layout design and energy yield best practice
  •  Good understanding of solar layout design and energy yield best practice
  • Good understanding of consultancy contracts or agreements and identifying technical risks 
    within contracts
  •  Thorough understanding of power generation economics and financial models, and the
    economic factors that impact renewable project feasibility
  • Leadership and Time Management skills
  •  Ability to navigate through technical problems implementing “best for project” 
    approach.
 

What we offer

 
At RES you can expect to join a warm and welcoming team in a business that wants you to succeed.  Employee satisfaction is of paramount importance, and we show this through a wide range of benefits which includes:
  • A competitive bonus.
  • Genuine flexible working.
  • Generous and gender-neutral parental leave
  • 25 days leave (including the ability to swap cultural days of significance)
  • Annual skin checks.
  • Flu vaccinations.
  • eye care
  • Professional trade subscriptions.
  • Class pass membership ($40 a month).
  • 4 paid volunteer days, and charity matching.
 
We are also dedicated to the personal and professional development of our employees via training and development opportunities and sponsored education. 
 
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Culture of Care for our People, Our Planet, and Our Product

 
In joining RES, you chose to become part of an organisation built on a long history of operational excellence and care. We have always cared about our employee’s safety, wellbeing, and personal growth.  We truly value and respect the individual contributions of our people and believe that diversity provides an important range of perspectives.  A fair and inclusive culture makes us stronger.  Our culture of care and inclusion extends to the environment and to external communities, stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and the carbon footprint we leave.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, relation, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.RES is a LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer and Certified as a Family Friendly Workplace.
 
RES acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their ongoing connections to land, sea and 
community. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

 

 
Please let us know if you have any special requirements or need any sort of assistance during the interview.
 
Recruiting Process: This role will be advertised internally for one week to internal applicants. If no suitable candidates are sourced, the role will then be advertised externally for four weeks. We will contact the candidates after the four-week period. 
 
Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
 
Note: This role does not provide sponsorship; we welcome applications from candidates who have full work rights.
  
 

About the Company

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Renewable Energy Systems

Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, UK

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<div class="org-about-module__description"> <div id="ember58" class="ember-view organization-about-module__content-consistant-cards-description"><span class="lt-line-clamp__raw-line">RES is the world&rsquo;s largest independent renewable energy company, working across 24 countries and active in wind, solar, energy storage, biomass, hydro, green hydrogen, transmission, and distribution. An industry innovator for over 40 years, RES has delivered more than 24 GW of renewable energy projects across the globe and plans to bring more than 22 GW of new capacity online in the next five years. As a service provider, RES has the skills and experience in asset management, operations and maintenance (O&amp;M), and spare parts &ndash; supporting 41GW of renewable assets across 1,300 sites. RES brings to the market a range of purposeful, practical technology-based products and digital solutions designed to maximise investment and deployment of renewable energy. RES is the power behind a clean energy future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy bringing together global experience, passion, and the innovation of its 4,500 people to transform the way energy is generated, stored and supplied.</span></div> </div> <div class="org-about-module__content-improvement"> <div class="org-about-module__content-box">&nbsp;</div> </div>