Energy Engineer/Advisor - Decarbonisation Projects

About Us:

At PowerNet, we are dedicated to advancing the future of energy through innovation and efficiency. As a leading player in the electricity distribution industry, we strive to harness cutting-edge technologies and strategies to drive sustainable growth and optimise energy usage across our network. We are seeking a talented Energy Engineer/Advisor who ideally has 2 - 5 years' experience to join our Invercargill team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of electrification and decarbonisation.

Position Overview:

The Energy Engineer/Advisor will support our customers and PowerNet with decarbonisation and sustainability objectives. This role involves identifying and implementing solutions to reduce carbon emissions, electrification infrastructure costs, enhance efficiency, and integrate innovative technologies. You will work across PowerNet and closely with industrial and commercial customers and other stakeholders to drive electrification initiatives that achieve emission reduction goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify industrial and commercial customers that provide opportunity for significant decarbonisation including electrification of process and space heating and transport, distributed generation and energy efficiency. Leverage work done by PowerNet, EECA and other parties such as EECA’s Regional Energy Transition (RETA) programme to help with site identification.
• Conduct energy assessments of identified sites and specify areas for decarbonisation.
• Perform economical, technical, and financial analysis and modelling to inform and support decarbonisation initiatives and decisions.
• Develop business cases and proposals for customers and PowerNet that support emission reduction initiatives.
• Support the development and delivery of strategies, objectives, policies, processes, and innovative solutions and services for decarbonisation and sustainability.
• Establish monitoring and reporting systems to track activities and performance of implemented solutions.
• Research and stay updated on relevant technologies and emission reduction initiatives, targets, policies and regulations.
• Investigate external funding opportunities and support customers and PowerNet with applications and engagements.
• Develop training programs and share knowledge to drive initiatives, participate in regional energy strategy and initiative development and delivery, foster partnerships and collaborate with peers and other electricity networks and organisations (e.g. EECA) to achieve emission reduction outcomes through electrification.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Qualification with substantial focus on Energy Management, Energy Efficiency, and C02 Emissions Reduction. This could be through a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or Applied Sciences/Economics.
• Knowledge and experience in delivering energy assessment and management, technology integration, and energy efficiency projects and systems.
• Strong understanding of electrification technologies that enable decarbonisation.
• Proficiency in data analytics and modelling tools.
• Very strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Excellent project management skills with experience working within cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Experience collaborating with R&D institutions and understanding of emerging energy technologies is a plus.

Why Join Us?

At PowerNet, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a caring team environment, a balanced approach to work and personal life, while encouraging professional and personal growth for everyone. Here's how we do it…

• Competitive remuneration
• 5 Weeks of annual leave each year
• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance and Death & Disability insurance
• A comprehensive health & wellbeing program
• A fantastic team environment
• A supportive and inclusive work environment with professional development opportunities
• A 9-day fortnight option (enjoy a three-day weekend every two weeks)
• Relocation benefits

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How to Apply:

If you are passionate about shaping the future of energy and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Applications close Sunday, 10 November 2024 and applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

PowerNet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.