Asset Contract & Technical Officer

Synergy is seeking an Asset Contract & Technical Officer in Perth, WA, to optimize operations of the Collie Battery Energy Storage Systems (CBESS). The role involves coordinating contract activities, providing technical advice, and ensuring safety and performance targets are met. Candidates should have relevant technical experience and project management skills. Synergy offers flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities.
Perth

The time to join Synergy has never been more exciting because you’ll be helping us to deliver on our commitment towards becoming a net zero carbon emission business by 2050.

We are investing $3 billion in large-scale renewables development and creating unlimited opportunities for our people to contribute to the growth of innovative solutions in our operations as we invest. This is your chance to help us transform the energy industry and build a more sustainable future for Western Australia.

Synergy is proud to be Western Australia’s largest electricity generator and energy retailer. We deliver secure electricity to homes and businesses throughout the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS) from Coral Bay in the north, to Kalgoorlie in the east, and to Esperance in the south

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Role Description

The Asset Contract & Technical Officer is a newly created opportunity in our Asset Management and Operations team based at our Perth CBD office with regular site travel.

The purpose of the role is to ensure the effective operations and optimisation of the Collie Battery Energy Storage Systems (CBESS) to safely achieve the agreed production, capacity, reliability, and efficiency objectives.

The Asset Contract & Technical Officer will ensure the effective execution of contracted Operation and Maintenance requirements, leading the coordination of contract activities and providing specialist technical advice to safely achieve the agreed objectives.

The role will lead, foster, and implement continuous improvement of practices and processes at CBESS to achieve operational targets.

Job Responsibilities
• Supporting key operations of CBESS to achieve the agreed production, cost, and performance targets in line with contractual and technical KPI’s.
• Coordination between the onsite operational & asset stakeholders and internal/ external teams to ensure that all plant is operated and dispatched to plan.
• Achieve targets as established with the FE Leadership as part of the annual performance planning process and as per the contracts for service providers.
• Provide input and feedback on updates required in asset management plans for the CBESS asset aligned to the portfolio asset mission statement.
• Take responsibility for the safety of all FE employees and contractors on site in support of the Synergy HSE team, relevant legislation, and Synergy’s and/or contractors OSH policies and procedures.

What You Will Bring
• Technical and/or Electrical Trade, contract and/or Project supervision/management with relevant practical experience.
• Technical knowledge and skills to manage plant operations.
• High level project management skills, strong analytical and coordination skills, with the tenacity to see ideas through conception to implementation.
• Experience within an energy related (e.g. electricity, oil & gas) or industrial/mining organisation.
• Experience managing/co-ordinating work and associated data records.

What We Offer

Working for an employer of choice also means you will enjoy:
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Purchased Annual Leave
• Best practice parental leave

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Every Voice Matters

Our employees have a choice to work for Synergy and it’s a choice we respect and value. In addition to our focus on creating a greener future, Synergy is committed to its ‘people first’ culture and providing an exceptional place to work where our people experience a sense of belonging and have opportunities to learn and grow.

We understand that it is important for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the community in which we operate. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer since 2021 by the Diversity Council of Australia. Whatever your background or however you identify, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.

Applications close xxx, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

Please email recruitment@synergy.net.au if you require assistance with submitting your application.