Grid Connection Manager at Trina Solar

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grid Connection Management, Regulatory Compliance, Project Management, Technical Due Diligence, Stakeholder Management, Grid Modelling, Substation Design, BESS Design, Solar Farm Reticulation, NER Knowledge, NEM Network Analysis, MLF Calculation, Contractor Management, Technical Negotiation, GPS Process, Engineering Design

Industry

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Responsibilities Evaluate, plan, and deliver grid connection works for NEM-connected renewable energy projects throughout the full project lifecycle. Assess regulatory compliance requirements and conduct internal grid connection point feasibility studies. Manage grid connection applications end-to-end, ensuring timely submission and smooth 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. 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. Support project managers with grid expertise across the full project lifecycle, including on-site support as needed. Support asset managers with grid-related expertise during plant operation and maintenance. Identify and unlock value opportunities within transmission and distribution (T&D) networks. Lead grid connection activities for renewable energy and BESS projects, serving as the primary interface with NSPs, AEMO, and external consultants. Independently conduct and review technical due diligence for grid connection matters, including preparation and assessment of GPS-related studies and connection application documentation. Manage external consultants across technical, commercial, and delivery scopes, including schedules, budgets, quality, and technical direction, to achieve practical and efficient connection outcomes. Proactively engage with NSPs and key stakeholders to negotiate technical and commercial positions, resolve connection issues efficiently, and accelerate approval and registration timelines. Maintain strong working relationships and open communication with consultants, NSPs, AEMO, and industry stakeholders to secure timely market intelligence and support successful project delivery. 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. Working knowledge of substation, BESS, and solar farm reticulation design and construction. Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects. Experience working with EPC contractors and engineering design consultancies. Self-directed and able to manage grid connection processes autonomously. Excellent communication skills; ability to provide grid connection advice and support to multiple project delivery teams. Flexibility to travel across Australian states as required. Eagerness to develop professional capabilities with an established renewable energy developer offering clear career progression We offer you About us Trina Solar is an internationally recognized solar energy company. Our growing global presence includes regional headquarters in Switzerland, US, Japan and China with offices in Madrid, Munich, Milan, the UK, San Jose, Seoul, Tokyo and Shanghai, to provide our customers with timely, reliable service. As Trina Solar continues to expand its capacity, we are looking for talent who is passionate about solar energy. From research and development to sales and marketing to manufacturing and operations, Trina Solar looks for people who thrive in exciting, challenging and dynamic work environments to become a part of our dedicated team of professionals and contribute daily to bringing clean, reliable and cost effective solar energy solutions to customers around the globe. Join us in our mission to promote and develop solar energy as a source of clean, renewable energy for all.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver grid connection works for renewable energy and BESS projects throughout the full project lifecycle. Act as the primary technical interface with NSPs, AEMO, and external consultants to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient connection outcomes.