Manager - WA Connections
Core
Coordinate the end-to-end onboarding of new generation, storage, transmission, distribution-connected facilities and large loads into the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS) and Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM).
Role type
Manager, energy system connection coordination
Builds
Seamless connection process for new energy assets into the SWIS and WEM
Domain
Energy markets, power systems, infrastructure
Required skills
complex project coordination, stakeholder engagement, risk management, cross-functional team leadership, reporting for governance, continuous improvement
Preferred skills
energy markets experience, power systems knowledge, connection/commissioning process understanding
Technologies
SWIS, WEM
Responsibilities
Act as central point of coordination for new facility onboarding; Partner with Western Power and industry participants to deliver efficient onboarding; Maintain oversight of onboarding milestones and dependencies; Monitor progress across connection, accreditation, registration, technical assessment, commissioning and market entry processes; Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve risks and issues; Provide consolidated reporting on facility readiness and project status; Drive continuous improvement initiatives for connection frameworks
