Project Interface Manager - Renewable Energy

Lead the coordination between various stakeholders during renewable energy projects, ensuring project objectives and operational requirements are met during all project phases

• Join the Renewable Energy Team and support renewable energy projects across Sydney Waters network of operations

• Permanent full-time role – team is based at North Head WRRF but with flexibility to work from other Sydney Water locations and hybrid

• Excellent salary and range of Sydney Water benefits

Working with key internal stakeholders for our water and wastewater facilities, you will lead the effective interface between Operations, Project teams and contractors for Renewable Energy Projects, ensuring Sydney Water’s strategic objectives are met.

The Energy Team currently generates up to 20% of Sydney Water’s energy needs, and it is an exciting time of growth as we contribute to implementing Sydney Water’s Net Carbon Zero Plan by 2030.

The team is focussed on maximising generation of its existing fleet of renewable energy assets (12 cogeneration units at 9 water resource recovery facilities, 3 hydro units and range of solar infrastructure across facilities)

About the Role

This role will lead the coordination between various stakeholders during renewable energy projects, ensuring project objectives and operational requirements are met during all project phases (e.g. scoping, procurement, design, implementation, construction, commissioning and handover). This will include:

• Managing projects related to Renewable Energy Generation (REG) Assets (e.g. major services, renewals, new assets) to meet time/cost & quality requirements

• Working closely with Project Delivery Partners, Plant Operations team and Operation & Maintenance Contractors

• Leading the effective interface between the Plant Operations and Project Team through all project phases of the Project from Project Initiation through to Close Out and Handover in accordance with approved Sydney Water Processes/Standards

• Interfacing with Plant Operations to identify commissioning and handover requirements to support production and asset availability targets, quality and safety standards.

• Conducting asset management audits and reviews, including regulatory, licence and internal compliance activities, and track and close out audit findings and improvement actions.

• Business case development - supporting investment decisions for renewals and new generation projects.

• Market engagement, tendering and commercial negotiations for service and asset procurement.

About You

You will have the ability to lead and deliver renewable energy projects in collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and Sydney Water contractors. In addition to an Engineering degree, science degree or related discipline (with a focus or experience with Electrical Engineering infrastructure), you will also have:

• 5+ year’s professional experience in Plant Operations and/or Project Management/Engineering

• Demonstrated experience in leading the planning and delivery of the operational aspects’ complex projects (Whole project Lifecycle)

• Effective oral and written communication skills including proven ability in preparation of written reports, procedures, project communication plans, recommendations and proposals

• Ability to identify and solve complex technical, operational, and project interface issues

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple stakeholder relationships with advanced negotiation and dispute resolution skills

• A working knowledge in, and application of, appropriate legislation, corporate policies and standards

• Experience with procurement and Tender evaluation, and commercial elements of project delivery.

Ready to take the next step in your career? We'd love to hear from you! Apply now. Closing date: 11.59AEST on Sunday 30th August

We support you through the application process and can modify as needed – let us know what you need. For more information, you can contact TA Partner marc.evans2@sydneywater.com.au

Please see the job profile for the role’s full accountabilities.

Dive into Our Great Benefits:

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.

• Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.

• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.

• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.

• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.

• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance.

• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.

• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. Your personal information may also be used to establish a Dayforce talent profile. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Dayforce’s Terms and Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – recruitment. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which include a criminal history check.

At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.