Asset Engineer - Specifications & Procurement

Asset Engineer - Specifications & Procurement

About us:

Beon Energy Solutions is a future-focused energy solutions business with a heritage in safety, reliability, and dedication to deployment of energy from every angle.

We are a leader in delivery of large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects, with expertise in design, construction and maintenance. We strive to help the delivery of Australia’s energy transition by maintaining strong focus on supporting development of renewable generation across the country.

About the role:

We have an opportunity available for an experienced Engineer to join our Engineering Team in a full time and permanent capacity based at our Melbourne CBD head office. 

We are looking for a candidate with strong functional knowledge of primary and secondary electrical equipment, with extensive experience in equipment specification development, equipment design or hands-on utilisation, or equipment quality assurance in a manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Grid & Performance Team leader, this role will be responsible for managing the development of high-quality project equipment specifications, review of supplier offers and technical assessment of their compliance, assist in carrying out equipment integration with the project and delivery teams, and assist with supplier quality assurance review.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with electrical power systems, strong exposure to the electricity distribution or transmission industry, and excellent communication and time management skills. 

What you’ll deliver:

• Prepare project-specific specifications for major electrical equipment procurement.
• Maintain a library of base specifications, supplier documentation and standard drawings.
• Assess equipment suppliers for technical compliance, and provide procurement support as needed.
• Provide technical advice to delivery teams during review process of vendor deliverables, along with technical support to any part of the business.
• Collate feedback form supporting teams and help implement improvements on future plant procurement and performance.

To succeed in the role you’ll have:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical preferred)
• Be a registered Professional Engineer of Victoria (NER)
• Experience in and knowledge of the electricity distribution and transmission industry including renewable generation (solar and wind)
• Proven experience in support of delivery of large scale, multidisciplinary designs for high voltage substations and line works 
• Experience in providing technical support and advice to project teams on major equipment installation including  transformers, switchgear, primary and secondary electrical plant

What’s next?

Please submit your application via our careers website by Sunday, 28 July 2024. For the full Position Description, please reach out to Luke at careers@powercor.com.au

Your career with us:

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability. We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be. 

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. 

With an embedded Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees. 

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.