Senior Functional Leader, Technical & Quality, APAC

Management Full-Time | Engineering Join Vestas Australia for an exciting role within our Power Plant Solutions team as a Senior Functional Leader, Technical and Quality. This position allows you to collaborate with outstanding stakeholders while driving innovations and supporting the Grid portfolio within Vestas APAC. The APAC Grid function supports the full value chain (Sales, Construction & Service) on grid connection and balance of plant aspects of all projects across the APAC region. The role will work directly with the management team within Grid APAC to provide technical leadership on a range of functional topics.

Responsibilities:

Your main responsibilities as Senior Functional Lead, Grid APAC will be to take technical accountability for a portfolio of functional scope:

1. Technical and Quality accountability of your functional portfolio, driving an industry leading approach
2. Project Optimisation of the portfolio, ensuring the diverse range of stakeholders' expectations are managed and business commitments are achieved
3. Process Improvement of technical processes and tools to improve quality, efficiency and scalability
4. Technical Mentorship of colleagues working within your portfolio, providing guidance and supporting competence building and growth opportunities
5. Contract Negotiations ensuring the contractual commitments on grid connection and electrical matters represent a balanced technically compliant solution at an appropriate risk level

Qualifications:

1. Masters/PhD in Power Systems, Power Electronics or similar
2. Expert level knowledge of PSCAD or PSS/E or PF
3. Able to understand and interpret complex grid code requirements
4. Proven track record in power systems modelling and analysis
5. Product knowledge of STATCOM/synchronous condenser/SVC/HVDC system design and control/BESS system (with Grid forming technology) is an advantage
6. Experience in substation design and protection design is an advantage
7. Experience in renewable grid interconnection analysis for compliance assessment is an advantage

Competencies:

1. Proven experience at providing technical leadership of complex power systems topics with high levels of accountability
2. Extremely solid communication skills and ability to convey complex information in a simple and concise manner to a variety of technical and commercial stakeholders
3. Ability to provide mentorship and technical guidance to a motivated workforce in challenging and high-pressure tendering/execution environments
4. Results-oriented, with the ability to be innovative and creative in building technical value propositions and seeking out value optimisation opportunities
5. High level of customer focus, with a holistic understanding of how technical solutions impact a business case commercially and contractually
6. Professional presentation skills with the ability to present to senior management

What we offer:

1. We offer you a job with excellent professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment at a well-known manufacturer of wind turbines.
2. We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional team working in a rapidly developing environment.

Our Benefits

1. Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
2. Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
3. A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
4. Flexible workplace arrangements
5. 18 weeks Paid Carers Leave
6. Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings. #J-18808-Ljbffr