Description:
Join Akaysha Energy, a driving force behind the global renewable energy revolution. As a subsidiary of BlackRock's Global Renewable Power Fund, we are at the forefront of developing, financing, and operating transformative energy storage and renewable projects. Harness your passion for the climate and join a leader in the global energy transition.
At Akaysha Energy, we combine cutting-edge energy market modeling and data analytics with project development and financing expertise to rapidly decarbonize energy markets. Be part of our mission and work in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and supportive environment where your ideas matter. Influence critical decisions and shape the future of sustainable energy.
Accelerate your career with us and enjoy above-market performance bonuses, flexible working arrangements and benefit from training and development opportunities. Collaborate with passionate experts in the field, taking on empowering, hands-on roles with real-world impacts. Grow professionally and personally, broadening your experience, knowledge, and skills.
Make a difference. Join Akaysha Energy today.
Location:
Ideally, this role will be based at Akaysha's Head Office in Melbourne, Cremorne. We'd also consider our Brisbane or Sydney offices as alternate locations.
Reporting to:
General Manager, DeliveryThe role:
You will contribute to Akaysha Energy as a senior member of the team responsible for the overall accountability for the delivery of Akaysha Energy Projects. Successful candidates will work in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and demanding yet supportive environment. They will enjoy autonomy, the opportunity to substantially influence major decisions in the energy sector, and develop Akaysha Energy into one of APACs leading energy technology-based independent power producer (IPP) firms and have a material impact on accelerating the energy transition
Key responsibilities will include:
- Lead by example in the application of the highest WHSE culture, both personally and in all Akaysha projects and activities
- Assist in recruitment and selection of project staff and project level management of a multi-discipline project team including ongoing support and training
- Assist in negotiating key EPC contracts and provide input to OEM supplier and other key contracts
- Responsible for day to day managing project agreements - SFA, PPA, EPC, Suppliers, Grid Connection, Land Owner, and other agreements
- Responsibility for the project cost & schedule
- Coordination of project workstreams involving other pillars teams within the business required for safe and successful project delivery.
- Develop project management and execution plans for the development phase of Projects including comprehensive schedules, risk registers and supporting key documentation
- Prepare and present project reports on project safety, progress, const and other key metrics to both internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure all planning permits and conditions of approval are managed and satisfied
- Play a key role in external stakeholder management and working with the local community
- Actively participate in Scope of Works and Contractor Risk Assessment reviews to help identify errors and develop corrective measures
What you'll bring:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience working in a similar position in the energy sector
- Renewables construction experience will be regarded highly but not essential – our ideal candidate will have project management experience with an EPC
- Managed teams in a major project environment
- Management and reporting of budgetary requirements
- Management of complex infrastructure contracts
- Negotiation with major stakeholders.
- Experience in high pressure environment
- Strong analytical ability
- Extensive contracts management experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Please be aware you must be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency status or have existing AU working rights to apply for this role.