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Lead Network Planning Engineer - Gas

Melbourne Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
The Lead Network Planning Engineer (Gas) will develop and maintain gas infrastructure plans, ensuring network performance meets service standards and compliance. This role involves optimizing system capacity, coordinating projects, and addressing performance gaps to support a large customer base across western Melbourne and surrounding areas
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About Our Client

The client is a leading provider of essential infrastructure services, operating across multiple regulated networks including electricity distribution, gas distribution, and statewide electricity transmission. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the client plays a key role in meeting the evolving energy needs of Australian communities while advancing towards a more efficient energy future.

Job Description

Role Summary: The Lead Network Planning Engineer (Gas) will play a crucial role in planning and optimizing the gas infrastructure serving a substantial customer base across western Melbourne, Geelong, and parts of western Victoria. This role focuses on developing and maintaining short and long-term system plans for gas assets, ensuring network performance aligns with service standards, and supporting network augmentation and renewal projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain network models using designated software to support business decisions.
  • Oversee Network Capacity and SCADA Strategies, and manage Isolation and System Contingency Plans.
  • Address performance gaps between actual and target network performance.
  • Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) metrics.
  • Create and present business cases for network augmentation and renewal.
  • Coordinate Winter Preparedness activities and maintain awareness of relevant legislation and policies.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to share insights and adapt to changes that support network maintenance and energy transition.

The Successful Applicant

Skills and Experience:

  • Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Synergi Gas, GIS, and SCADA systems. Working knowledge of fluid flow mechanics in pipelines and understanding of complex technical diagrams and rotating plant equipment.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Gas Distribution System Code and relevant regulations.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to undertake comprehensive planning, assess network capabilities, identify emerging issues, and develop contingency plans.
  • Communication: Strong ability to simplify complex engineering concepts for diverse audiences and effectively communicate with various stakeholders.
  • Qualifications: Relevant Engineering qualification or closely related STEM area. Professional Engineers Registration is mandatory.

What's on Offer

  • Career Growth: Opportunity to play a key role in planning and optimizing a major gas infrastructure network, influencing the future of energy supply for a significant customer base.
  • Impactful Work: Contribute to important projects such as network augmentation, renewal, and preparedness plans, directly affecting network performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Professional Development: Engage with advanced technologies and methodologies in network planning, with opportunities to expand expertise in Synergi Gas, GIS, and SCADA systems.



Join a dynamic team, shape energy futures, and advance your career with competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Contact
Rhys Shelley
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6490531
Phone number
+(61) 416092204

Job summary

Function
Mining, Energy & Resources
Specialisation
Asset Management
What is your industry?
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Melbourne
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rhys Shelley
Consultant phone
+(61) 416092204
Job Reference
JN-072024-6490531
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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