Responsibilities<br>                <ul style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px 0px 0px 18px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgb(255,255,255) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);list-style-type:disc;font-family:'-apple-system' , 'system-ui' , BlinkMacSystemFont , 'Segoe UI' , Roboto , 'Helvetica Neue' , 'Fira Sans' , Ubuntu , Oxygen , 'Oxygen Sans' , Cantarell , 'Droid Sans' , 'Apple Color Emoji' , 'Segoe UI Emoji' , 'Segoe UI Emoji' , 'Segoe UI Symbol' , 'Lucida Grande' , Helvetica , Arial , sans-serif;font-style:normal;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Evaluate, plan, and deliver grid connection works for NEM-connected renewable energy projects throughout the full project lifecycle.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Assess regulatory compliance requirements and conduct internal grid connection point feasibility studies.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Manage grid connection applications end-to-end, ensuring timely submission and smooth progression through NSP and AEMO processes.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Provide technical support during project development, including supporting balance-of-plant tendering and ensuring grid-related factors are fully considered.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Maintain strong relationships with NSPs and OEMs to drive service performance and alignment with company standards.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Monitor grid intelligence, implement new connection methods driven by policy updates and industry standards, and develop standardized grid connection arrangements to improve efficiency, reduce timelines and costs, while maintaining or enhancing plant performance.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Support project managers with grid expertise across the full project lifecycle, including on-site support as needed.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Support asset managers with grid-related expertise during plant operation and maintenance.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Identify and unlock value opportunities within transmission and distribution (T&amp;D) networks.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Lead grid connection activities for renewable energy and BESS projects, serving as the primary interface with NSPs, AEMO, and external consultants.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Independently conduct and review technical due diligence for grid connection matters, including preparation and assessment of GPS-related studies and connection application documentation.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Manage external consultants across technical, commercial, and delivery scopes, including schedules, budgets, quality, and technical direction, to achieve practical and efficient connection outcomes.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Proactively engage with NSPs and key stakeholders to negotiate technical and commercial positions, resolve connection issues efficiently, and accelerate approval and registration timelines.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Maintain strong working relationships and open communication with consultants, NSPs, AEMO, and industry stakeholders to secure timely market intelligence and support successful project delivery.</li></ul>            Requirements<br>                <ul style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px 0px 0px 18px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgb(255,255,255) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);list-style-type:disc;font-family:'-apple-system' , 'system-ui' , BlinkMacSystemFont , 'Segoe UI' , Roboto , 'Helvetica Neue' , 'Fira Sans' , Ubuntu , Oxygen , 'Oxygen Sans' , Cantarell , 'Droid Sans' , 'Apple Color Emoji' , 'Segoe UI Emoji' , 'Segoe UI Emoji' , 'Segoe UI Symbol' , 'Lucida Grande' , Helvetica , Arial , sans-serif;font-style:normal;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Thorough understanding of the National Electricity Rules (NER).</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Working knowledge of the current NEM network status, constraints, upgrade plans, and connection opportunities.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Working knowledge of Marginal Loss Factor (MLF) calculation methodology and long-term impact factors.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Demonstrated experience engaging with AEMO, NSPs, and grid modelling consultants to progress projects through GPS and connection negotiations.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Proven ability to identify and resolve grid connection issues.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Working knowledge of substation, BESS, and solar farm reticulation design and construction.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Experience working with EPC contractors and engineering design consultancies.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Self-directed and able to manage grid connection processes autonomously.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Excellent communication skills; ability to provide grid connection advice and support to multiple project delivery teams.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Flexibility to travel across Australian states as required.</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:15px;background:rgba(0,0,0,0) none 0% 0%;line-height:1.33333;font-weight:400;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);">Eagerness to develop professional capabilities with an established renewable energy developer offering clear career progression</li></ul>            

Trina Solar specializes in the manufacture of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and system integration. Trina Solar is not only a pioneer of China's PV industry, but has become an influential shaper of the global solar industry and a leader in solar modules, solutions and services.

Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the company operates in North America, Asia and Europe and employs over 17,000 people worldwide.

Grid Connection Manager

Responsibilities<br />                <ul><li>Evaluate, plan, and deliver grid connection works for NEM-connected renewable energy projects throughout the full project lifecycle.</li><li>Assess regulatory compliance requirements and conduct internal grid connection point feasibility studies.</li><li>Manage grid connection applications end-to-end, ensuring timely submission and smooth progression through NSP and AEMO processes.</li><li>Provide technical support during project development, including supporting balance-of-plant tendering and ensuring grid-related factors are fully considered.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with NSPs and OEMs to drive service performance and alignment with company standards.</li><li>Monitor grid intelligence, implement new connection methods driven by policy updates and industry standards, and develop standardized grid connection arrangements to improve efficiency, reduce timelines and costs, while maintaining or enhancing plant performance.</li><li>Support project managers with grid expertise across the full project lifecycle, including on-site support as needed.</li><li>Support asset managers with grid-related expertise during plant operation and maintenance.</li><li>Identify and unlock value opportunities within transmission and distribution (T&amp;D) networks.</li><li>Lead grid connection activities for renewable energy and BESS projects, serving as the primary interface with NSPs, AEMO, and external consultants.</li><li>Independently conduct and review technical due diligence for grid connection matters, including preparation and assessment of GPS-related studies and connection application documentation.</li><li>Manage external consultants across technical, commercial, and delivery scopes, including schedules, budgets, quality, and technical direction, to achieve practical and efficient connection outcomes.</li><li>Proactively engage with NSPs and key stakeholders to negotiate technical and commercial positions, resolve connection issues efficiently, and accelerate approval and registration timelines.</li><li>Maintain strong working relationships and open communication with consultants, NSPs, AEMO, and industry stakeholders to secure timely market intelligence and support successful project delivery.</li></ul>            Requirements<br />                <ul><li>Thorough understanding of the National Electricity Rules (NER).</li><li>Working knowledge of the current NEM network status, constraints, upgrade plans, and connection opportunities.</li><li>Working knowledge of Marginal Loss Factor (MLF) calculation methodology and long-term impact factors.</li><li>Demonstrated experience engaging with AEMO, NSPs, and grid modelling consultants to progress projects through GPS and connection negotiations.</li><li>Proven ability to identify and resolve grid connection issues.</li><li>Working knowledge of substation, BESS, and solar farm reticulation design and construction.</li><li>Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.</li><li>Experience working with EPC contractors and engineering design consultancies.</li><li>Self-directed and able to manage grid connection processes autonomously.</li><li>Excellent communication skills; ability to provide grid connection advice and support to multiple project delivery teams.</li><li>Flexibility to travel across Australian states as required.</li><li>Eagerness to develop professional capabilities with an established renewable energy developer offering clear career progression</li></ul>            

Grid Connection Manager

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