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Positions vacant - energy sector

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Energy and Sustainability Engineer

Organisation: Airmaster Australia
Location: Head Office is in Melbourne

Airmaster Australia seeks a graduate electrical engineer to join its team in the growth area of Energy Management and Sustainability. The company provides mechanical and air-conditioning service and maintenance Australia-wide. The successful applicant will possess a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering along with first class technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication and a passion for delivering solutions to exceed client expectations. For more information on this position or to request a position description email Richard McElhinney, Energy & Sustainability Manager. Email: rmcelhinney@airmaster.com.au

Past positions

Energy Efficiency Specialist

Queensland Government

Organisation: Queensland Government
Location: Brisbane QLD
Closed: January 2010

Helping government agencies reduce their energy consumption and greenhouse emissions across their building portfolio, you’ll advise on energy conservation and efficiency practices, renewable energy sources, and low-emission technology. Qualified in a related, you’re proficient in energy efficiency improvement practices for buildings, particularly in engineering services and building design. Contact 07 3224 4094 / reference JAR: QLD/GR720/09.

Energy Auditor

Organisation: Lectel Consulting Pty Ltd
Location: Caboolture, QLD Australia
Closed: August 2009

Lectel wishes to offer both its existing and future clients real sustainable energy solutions to their projects. A new role has been created to build this section of the business. We seek someone with the building services engineering skills to assist us in providing our clients with solutions in energy management, energy audits and recommendations, BCA energy efficiency, Tri-generation & Co-generation, water management, specification tender project management.

Project Engineering Manager

AECOM logo

Organisation: AECOM New Zealand
Location: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Auckland
Closed: August 2009

The role will see you being responsible for co-ordinating all engineering and procurement aspects of the project and will take a lead role on construction supervision. We are seeking a Chartered Professional Engineer with a mechanical background together with at least 15-20 years experience in thermal power generation, preferably Combined Cycle. Qualified to a minimum bachelor's level (ideally masters) in Mechanical Engineering, you will have ideally experience project managing generation projects in Asia and will have worked on a combined cycle plant of at least 600 MW. Contact Dominic Henderson, Senior Recruitment Advisor, AECOM New Zealand on +64 9 336 0151.

Energy Consultant

Organisation: Judd Farris Recruitment Agency
Location: Sydney NSW
Closed: August 2009

Working with an experienced team, but with a high level of autonomy, you will be responsible for analysing and auditing the systems and water and energy consumption of a variety of buildings, across the residential, retail and commercial sectors and developing and delivering initiatives to improve the efficiency of the buildings operation. A passion for energy efficiency and/or sustainability is essential as is the ability to manage projects and liaise with clients. NABERS accreditaion is highly desirable. Source: Judd Farris.

Senior Wind Engineer

Organisation: Hays Energy
Location: Melbourne Victoria
Closed: May 2009

Working within an experienced renewable energy team, this position will offer great diversity and challenges. Primarily you will be required to carry out wind monitoring, wind data handling, wind data analysis, wind farm layout options and wind farm energy output estimation. You must have a sound technical understanding of wind turbines, experience in wind farm design and an understanding of the integration of wind energy into electricity system. For more information contact Amy Pluck at Hays.

Sustainability Projects Manager

Organisation: Judd Farris Recruitment Agency
Location: Sydney, NSW
Closed: May 2009

Client is a government agency requiring a Sustainability Projects Manager to implement, run and manage several key projects across NSW. Duties and responsibilities include coordinating a portfolio-wide resource efficiency, ABGR and Green Star assessment program, feasibility studies for energy conservation and renewable generation projects, project management, planning, budgeting, cost/benefit analysis and leading project teams, contractor management, data collection and technical review, and approval of office sustainability assessments. Interested, please apply in confidence to David Sheehy at Judd Farris.

Solar Electrical Engineer

Organisation: Atomic Recruitment
Location: Sydney NSW
Closed: April 2009

Client is a leading distributor of solar renewable energy products, including solar modules 2 watts to 175 watts, solar regulators, deep cycle solar batteries, a wide range range of stand alone inverters and grid lock connect systems. Due to business expansion they are currently seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to fill this new role for their Sydney office. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will be experienced and qualified in the field of solar photovoltaic with very good knowledge of grid connected and standalone solar power systems. Contact Vincent Galtier 02 8905 8221.

Energy Lawyer

Organisation: Private Practice
Location: Brisbane Qld
Closed: April 2009

With a leading reputation in Queensland and a growing national expertise this is an international firm that continues to go from strength to strength. The firm has an energy team that deals with such legal work as government advisory, financing, regulatory issues, due diligence, risk management and other aspects. You will be an experienced energy lawyer who is ready to take on additional responsibility and to lead and manage more junior lawyers. For more information or to apply for this job please contact Ben Carter on +61 (0) 2 8667 3181

Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy

Organisation: Leading construction compan
Location: Sydney Australia
Closed: April 2009

With an already established business in the Power Systems energy sector including Transmission, Distribution, HV and MV projects, the company's core focus is now working on renewable energy projects. With large scale projects already in progress, an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in design, experience working on HV substation projects and/or renewable energy projects is needed.

Senior Engineering Manager

Western Power

Organisation: Western Power
Location: Western Australia
Closed: April 2009

Due to an internal promotion Western Power now have an exciting opportunity for a senior engineering manager to join its rapidly changing, forward thinking business as the Branch Manager Transmission Primary Engineering and Construction. In this role you will lead and develop a large multi disciplined team of engineers, drafters and construction workers to deliver a significant program of work. Accountable for end to end delivery of design and construction you'll lead safety excellence, develop a constructive culture, drive productivity improvements, implement effective resource models and champion operational excellence. A tertiary qualified engineer (electrical, mechanical or civil), you'll have significant experience (preferably within the Power/Electricity sector) in leading engineering and construction functions in large scale infrastructure projects. In return Western Power will offer a competitive salary and if required full work visa support and a comprehensive relocation package plus ongoing personal and career development. Contact Emma at Highly Charged Careers on +61 8 9326 4998 or apply on line.

Senior Construction Manager, Wind Farm Projects

Organisation: Epuron
Location: North Sydney based
Closed: March 2009

Epuron is the leading renewable energy project developer in NSW, with more than 1000 Megawatts of wind farm and solar power projects under development. The company is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager / Construction Director to manage construction of its portfolio of wind farm projects. This position will offer you a pivotal role including coordination of Epuron's procurement and construction of major wind farms in NSW as well as strategic input to the corporation's objectives.

Building Energy Auditor & Technical Engineer (Solar)

Organisation: Electra Energy
Location: Melbourne Victoria
Closed: March 2009

Be part of one of the fastest growing and most exciting industries in the world. A position within Electra Energy represents an opportunity to exercise client based forward thinking initiatives in a rapidly expanding field. Opportunities exist in a variety of fields, including renewable and conventional energy, Carbon management, trading and more.

Team Leader - Transmission

Organisation: AXR Executive Recruitment
Location: Sydney
Closed: March 2009

This Principal Level, consultancy role will be responsible for all aspects of transmission line and substation design, both primary and secondary systems, working closely with clients and team members to produce drawings, specifications and reports of a high accuracy and standard. The position is for a degree qualified electrical engineer with a minimum of ten years experience in power transmission design and be familiar with modern design practice and typical equipment/systems used in transmission substations.

Senior Design Engineer - Secondary Systems

Organisation: AXR Executive Recruitment
Location: Sydney
Closed: March 2009

Working within the Power group of this successful consultancy, your focus will be as a Senior Design Engineer responsible for all aspects of substation design secondary systems, with typical voltages ranging from 132kv to 500kv. As a senior member of the team you will be required to mentor less experienced staff, estimate costs and fees for clients and carry out transmission secondary systems analysis and studies. You will be a degree qualified electrical engineer, with 5-10 years experience in power transmission design - secondary systems.

Senior Design Engineer - Primary Systems

Organisation: AXR Executive Recruitment
Location: Sydney
Closed: March 2009

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be responsible for all aspects of substation design typically ranging from 132kv to 500kv, on both greenfield and brownfield sites. You will develop concepts for client review leading to detail documentation for construction, in line with this you will work closely with the client and in-house design to produce documentation and reports to a high standard and level of accuracy. An electrical engineering degree recognised in Australia and 5-10 years experience within power transmission design is required.

General Manager Wholesale Energy

Organisation: Australian Power & Gas
Location: Milsons Point, New South Wales (or Melbourne)
Closed: December 2008

The role is responsible for all aspects of energy purchasing and the supporting wholesale agreements that underpin the delivery of the energy to the customers. The object of the role is to purchase the required energy as effectively as possible while being in compliance with the APG risk management policies as set by the APG Board. Energy is defined in APG as both gas and electricity.

Relationship Manager - Energy Networks

Organisation: One of Australia's largest gas and electricity retailers
Location: Sydney, NSW
Closed: December 2008

The position operates within the building industry as a sales role. It is responsible for the ongoing management of major customers, selected connection agents and ongoing relationships with network providers. The key challenge is to deliver dual fuel, energy connection to account managed builders and maintain a level of service. A clear understanding of regulatory issues, through distributor network relationships and communicate alterations to the building industry. Establish and manage relationships with relevant third party organisations and various energy networks. Develop new business across the building and construction sector.

Policy Directors

Organisation: Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Location: Sydney
Closed: November 2008

The AEMC provides policy advice to governments and is the Rule maker for the electricity and gas sectors, playing a central part in promoting efficient and competitive energy markets in a changing energy sector. The Policy Director role requires strong leadership, management and analytical/policy skills. It is a great opportunity to lead a broad-based team of professionals including economists, engineers, lawyers, regulatory/policy advisors and other electricity market and gas sector professionals in shaping the regulatory environment in which electricity and gas market participants operate.

Energy Analyst

Organisation: NewGen Power
Location: Kwinana WA
Closed: October 2008

Jointly owned by energy specialists ERM Power and Babcock & Brown Power, NewGen Power is one of Western Australia's newest power companies. NewGen Power Kwinana is currently nearing completion of it's largest and most efficient gas fired power station and is seeking an energy analsyt to join the team.

Vacation Studentships

Organisation: CSIRO Energy Technology
Location: Newcastle NSW and Clayton VIC
Closed: October 2008

CSIRO Energy Technology is seeking suitably skilled candidates to undertake Vacation Studentships, working under the supervision of CSIRO's research staff. Positions available include 5 projects with the CSIRO National Solar Energy Centre. The studentships are offered for a period of 10 to 12 weeks, starting in late November or early December. For a full listing of projects and details on how to apply visit CSIRO Careers or phone 1300 301 509.

Proposal Coordinator, Renewable Energy

Organisation: Large global company in renewable energy industry
Location: Australia
Closed: October 2008

The company is a supplier of technical and strategic services including Engineering, Construction, and Project Management to the Mining, Power, Renewable Energy, and Infrastructure industries. Due to sustained growth and future potential of the renewable energy industry, they now require a Proposals Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate who wishes to pursue an engineering career along a commercial and sales path rather than a technical path. Enquiries to Gavin Godfrey, AAAI recruitment agency on 02 9439 2977 - job ref GBG/9302.

Manager Sustainability and Energy

Organisation: Sydney Opera House
Location: Sydney NSW
Closed: October 2008

The Sydney Opera House has recently developed an Energy Management Strategic Plan and identified a range of energy savings initiatives to achieve established targets. They are seeking a manager to proactively lead, manage and integrate the development and implementation of energy management and other sustainability innovations for one of Australia's most recognised icons.

Power Generation Leader ANZ

Organisation: GE Energy
Location: Australia
Closed: October 2008

This key strategic role leads a team of Account Managers and works closely with customers to develop tactical solutions in power generation. GE works in all areas of the generation industry, including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy, as well as renewable resources such as water and wind energy. Ref GE1802

National Sales and Marketing Manager

Organisation: Westfarmers Energy
Location: Western Sydney NSW
Closed: September 2008

Westfarmers Energy comprises 4 gas businesses, a power generation business and support services. Westfarmers has recently increased its presence in the industrial gas sector and this national position will play a pivotal role within one of the divisional units, assuming responsibility for delivering target revenue, sales and profit margin sustainability. Ref 178PLT00058

Renewable Energy ANZ Product Manager

Organisation: GE Energy
Location: Australia & New Zealand
Closed: September 2008

Key deliverables of this critical role include development and execution of large scale wind energy programmes across the ANZ region. You will lead cross-functional teams across sourcing, quality and marketing, to design and implement a multi-generation product strategy. Specifically, this role is responsible for determining segment requirements including turbine capabilities, pricing, channels and competitive analysis. Working closely with stakeholder groups across engineering, global supply chain and services; you will develop product competitiveness and optimal sourcing practices. Position reference GE1766.

Wholesale Pricing Manager - Energy Trading

Organisation: Country Energy
Location: Bathurst NSW
Closed: September 2008

Reporting to the General Manager Energy Trading, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the wholesale transfer prices for our retail business, based on our customer segments for electricity, gas and green energy, taking into account customer load requirements, business practices, wholesale contracts and retail strategy, to grow and maintain Country Energy’s competitiveness in the national energy market.

Manager Energy Risk

Organisation: Tarong Energy
Location: Brisbane CBD, QLD
Closed: September 2008

The Manager Energy Risk will be responsible for overseeing contracts from a trading risk perspective, identifying ways of meeting business requirements within risk policy parameters, determining hedging benefits, evaluating trading decisions and reporting to the Board on energy risk across Tarong Energy's portfolio of power stations and a coal mine in SE Queensland.Quote ref 21559F.

Gas Marketing and Gas Negotiation Managers

Organisation: BHP Billiton
Location: Perth
Closed: September 2008

BHP Billiton's Perth Gas Marketing Office has 2 positions for commercial professionals in the oil and gas sector. These roles play a key part in bringing the company's gas resources to commercial realisation and contribute to every phase of the asset lifecycle, developing relationships with customers, joint partners and regulators.

Business Manager Callide Oxyfuel Project

Organisation: CS Energy Ltd
Location: Brisbane QLD
Closed: September 2008

This position will manage all commercial aspects of the joint venture including the setup and operation of the business systems for accounting, procurement and records management and act as the company secretary.

Sustainable Development Coordinator

Organisation: Horizon Power
Location: Technology Park Bentley
Closed: September 2008

As the Sustainable Development Coordinator you will lead the development of sustainable energy and demand management systems and initiatives. This is an exciting new position within the Sustainable Energy Solutions Group of Horizon Power's new Islanded Systems Development Division which will leverage market leading skills and technologies in the sale, design and implementation of fully integrated energy systems for remote and isolated communities (position ref H048-08).

Director Energy Targets

Organisation: Essential Services Commission
Location: Melbourne Victoria
Closed: September 2008

Reflecting the Victorian Government's climate change initiatives a new division has been established headed by a Director (Energy Targets) responsible for developing and implementing the Victorian Renewable Energy Targets (VRET) and Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET)schemes. The Director Energy Targets will have knowledge of the Energy sector including issues associated with renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate change (position ref 200054348).

Greenhouse Gas Consultants

Organisation: AGL
Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Newcastle, Pacific
Closed: August 2008

Reporting to the Manager Carbon Management Services these roles will involve successful completion of greenhouse gas inventories and carbon advisory services for AGL's Energy in Action key business objectives. Experience within an energy organisation or an energy or environment consultancy would be ideal. REF #10163

Area/Regional Manager Renewable Energy

Organisation: One of Australia's largest energy providers
Location: Regional NSW
Closed: August 2008

This is a key position having critical importance to the business. As the Area Manager, you will be accountable for plant operations and asset management for a region, as well as managing a small township owned by the business. Key responsibilities will include all aspects of operations management including outage and maintenance planning, ensuring compliance with policies and standards, risk management, and team leadership - all whilst representing world’s best practice in engineering and OHS&E (Ref #19402).

Gas Commercial Manager

Organisation: AGL
Location: Sydney or Melbourne
Closed: August 2008

AGL Energy is a leading player in the Australian Energy market and aims to provide its customers with cleaner and more affordable energy through its extensive portfolio of Wind, Hydro and Natural Gas contracts and facilities. An experienced Gas Commercial Manager is sought to join AGL's Wholesale Gas group focussing on AGL's wholesale gas supply, transportation and services portfolio in Victoria and South Australia.

Senior Carbon Markets Analyst

Organisation: Origin Energy
Location: Sydney NSW
Closed: August 2008

The Senior Carbon Markets Analyst is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of Origin’s voluntary carbon market development strategies with the purpose of maximising the relationship between Origin’s voluntary green business with regulated carbon markets.

Energy Analyst

Organisation: Wood Mackenzie
Location: Perth WA
Closed: August 2008

This opportunity provides a chance to develop a career with a rapidly expanding, international company, at the forefront of developments in the energy industry. This role involves conducting detailed analysis of the Australian upstream gas and power energy sector. 2+ years upstream energy industry experience preferred.

Manager, Pilbara Business

Organisation: Horizon Power
Location: Technology Park Bentley
Closed: August 2008

Horizon Power is a vertically integrated energy provider (power and gas) operating throughout regional Western Australia. The company is well positioned strategically to grow its portfolio of power purchase and supply contracts to effectively treble the size of its Pilbara business over the coming five years. This growth is expected to lead by the Manager, Pilbara Business. (position number H041-08).

Gas Resources Manager

Organisation: CS Energy
Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Closed: August 2008

CS Energy is a leading Australian Power Company that owns and operates four Queensland power stations located at Chinchilla, Ipswich, Biloela and Mount Isa, providing power to Queensland and the national electricity market. An exciting and challenging vacancy is now available for a Gas Resources Manager in our Corporate Office, Brisbane. We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially focussed gas professional to work within the Business Development team. The Gas Resources Manager will oversee and manage CS Energy’s gas portfolio and contribute to the development of our business.

Solar City Project Manager

Organisation: Integral Energy
Location: Bankstown, NSW
Closed: August 2008

As Integral Energy's Solar City Project Manager you will play a key role in the success of The Blacktown Solar City Program. The focus of your role will be to project manage the Blacktown Solar City Energy Saver Trials, to assist customers manage their energy usage more efficiently, and to build strong relationships with our Blacktown Solar City consortium partners.

Energy Efficiency Analyst

Organisation: Integral Energy
Location: Bankstown, NSW
Closed: August 2008

As Integral Energy's Energy Efficiency Analyst your key responsibilities will be to provide professional analysis, data interpretation and management reporting to support the Blacktown Solar City Program and related Energy Saver Trials. This position requires liaison with both internal business customers and Integral Energy's partners in the Blacktown Solar City Consortium.

Senior Engineer, Electricity Transmission Planning

Organisation: VENCorp
Location: Victoria
Closed: July 2008

Utilising your existing leadership ability and solid background in Electrical Engineering, you will take a lead role in the team's activities related to power system and generator performance. In time, you will provide technical policy advice on matters relating to electricity network performance in the Victorian & National Electricity markets. For further information call Peter Rasmus, Manager Energy Forecasting and Performance on (03) 8664 6569.

Gas Trading Manager

Organisation: Babcock and Brown Power
Location: Western Australia
Closed: July 2008

The Gas Trading Manager is responsible for optimising the eastern States BBP gas portfolio with a focus on fuel supply, shipping, storage and risk management products to support Babcock and Brown Power's integrated portfolio. This position requires extensive experience in the energy markets particularly gas supply. To apply contact Grant Neville recruitment Consultant quoting ref 082074B.

Energy Regulatory and Compliance Manager

Organisation: Babcock and Brown Power
Location: Western Australia
Closed: July 2008

Reporting to the General Manager Wholesale Energy this newly created role is responsible for monitoring and initiating energy market policies, structure and governance to promote best practice while ensuring the commercial interests of Babcock and Brown Power are protected and enhanced. Relevant energy markets include gas and electricity as well as emerging markets for greenhouse gas emissions and energy products. To apply contact Grant Neville recruitment Consultant quoting ref 082075B.

Electricity Spot Traders

Organisation: Queensland Gas Company
Location: Queensland
Closed: July 2008

The Queensland Gas Company are looking for spot traders who share their vision of a clean energy future. The spot trader will be responsible for dispatching Condamine Power Station into 2 electricity spot markets [energy] as well as managing Gas Supply Agreements with customers in the Australian Energy Market. To apply send your resume to Recruitment at QGC.

Energy and Environmental Product Manager

Organisation: Bradman Recruitment Group
Location: Sydney
Closed: July 2008

A globally recognised company and icon of the Australian Financial Services industry is now seeking a Manager, Energy and Environmental Products who will be responsible for the development of both existing and forthcoming energy and environmental products. If you would like to pursue this opportunity, please call Blaise Davis Habgood on (02) 8243 0500 for further information. Please quote reference number 28525BH.

Electrical Engineer Power Transmission

Organisation: Integral Energy
Location: Huntingwood
Closed: July 2008

Integral Energy, one of Australia's largest energy corporations, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Transmission Asset Engineering team. The Electrical Engineer will review maintenance, design and construction standards for transmission assets (up to 132kV), as well as monitor and assess the condition of transmission assets and develop strategies to optimise the asset's performance.

Manager Major Customers - National Electricity Market

Organisation: ERM Power
Location: Australia
Closed: July 2008

Manage a portfolio of high value customers in the National Electricity Market, including all aspects of customer acquisition and retention, account management and sale of value added services.

Systems Support Analyst

Organisation: VENCorp
Location: CBD location Victoria
Closed: July 2008

Kick start your career in the ENERGY Industry... VENCorp plays a lead role in Victoria's gas and electricity industries and has significant input into national energy reforms. Market Operations ensures gas supply to 1.5 million Victorian customers, settlement of the Victorian Gas Market and delivers sophisticated IT systems to the energy market. As an analyst within the Metering and Settlements section, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing analytical support, monitoring data quality, reviewing and improving current business processes/procedures, defining and testing system defects and resolving queries across a number of energy Market systems. Want more details? Initial enquiries can be directed to David Tagg on (03) 8664 6680 or visit the VENCorp.vic.gov.au website.

Senior Analyst, Global Bank - Resources and Energy

Organisation: Chandler MacLeod
Location: Sydney Australia
Closed: June 2008

This role will involve a split of responsibilities including direct dealing with clients, credit analysis work including the preparation of credit submissions as well as other documentation or administrative work connected with the energy and resources portfolio.

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Big on Sustainable Energy

Organisation: MyCareer Listing
Location: Sydney Metro, NSW
Closed: June 2008

Projects include: commercial, residential, high rise, industrial, specialist, education, hospitality, retail and refurbishments.

Energy & Water Sustainability Projects Engineer

Organisation: University of Wollongong
Location: Wollongong NSW
Closed: June 2008

UOW is seeking an experienced professional to develop and deliver sustainable energy and water saving projects. The successful canditate will be responsible for delivering the University's Energy and Water Saving Action Plans and the development of new environmental initiatives including renewable energy projects and management of the utilities metering system. For further information, contact Chris Hewitt, Manager Maintenance & Energy on (02) 4221 3901. Quote Ref No: 23089

Chemical Process Engineer - Post-Combustion CO2 Capture

Organisation: CSIRO Energy Technology
Location: Pullenvale, QLD
Closed: June 2008

CSIRO Energy Technology is expanding the scope of its research into post-combustion CO2 capture to develop novel systems for enhanced processes for use in the capture of CO2 from coal fired power plants. Experienced engineers are required to operate research pilot plants at client site. The successful applicant will be responsible for the operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of the pilot plant, including interacting with client personnel in the running of the experimental program, collecting samples, contributing to analysis and maintaining and modifying apparatus to improve performance.

CEO Energy Recovery

Organisation: Air Change Pty Ltd
Location: Caringbah, NSW
Closed: June 2008

Air Change is a rapidly growing, award winning, Australian company producing internationally patented Energy Recovery Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems for commercial buildings. The technology has been installed in some of Australia's leading "green buildings". It is expected that the successful applicant will have engineering qualifications and an air conditioning manufacturing and management background. Experience in environmental energy recovery would be well regarded.

Sales Engineer Solar Energy

Organisation: MyCareer Listing
Location: Sydney
Closed: June 2008

This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about renewable energy, sustainability and environmental issues. The company is a global leader in the renewable energy sector. They design, manufacture and supplie state-of-the-art products and systems relating to solar power energy. Their products are used in the telecommunications, oil and gas industry, railway safety and management systems, village electrification, remote home power generation, residential and agriculture water pumping, and utility grid support systems for homes and commercial facilities.

Head of Division, Energy and Environment

Organisation: Australian Government, Dept of Resources, Energy & Tourism
Location: Canberra, ACT
Closed: June 2008

Resources, Energy and Tourism is a new department responsible for advising government on policy options for Australia's resources, energy and tourism industries. The Energy and Environment Division undertakes research and provides policy advice in energy market reform, climate change response, energy security, industrial energy efficiency, international energy matters, clean energy technology and environment issues that might impact portfolio industries. Contact officer Mr Drew Clarke 02 62136692 or by email.

Bushlight Project Officer & Electrical Engineer

Organisation: Bushlight Centre for Appropriate Technology
Location: Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Closed: June 2008

Bushlight is a national project that works with residents of remote Indigenous communities to provide them with a reliable renewable energy supply and assist them to achieve their goals and aspirations. They require a project manager interested in renewable energy and sustainable remote Indigenous communities to discuss and design energy systems with community residents. The position involves working in a small regional team; planning and conducting Community Energy Planning meetings with remote communities; discussing energy systems with remote outstation residents; and producing written reports. The role of Electrical Engineer involves being responsible for the design and specification of a high quality modular and standardised suite of RE products to meet the power needs of remote Indigenous communities.

CEO Australian Energy Market Operator

Organisation: AEMO
Location: Not specified
Closed: May 2008

This is an opportunity for an experienced CEO to play a pivotal role in the establishment of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). The Australian Energy Market Operator is being established on the initiative of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). AEMO will assume functions of the National Electricity Market Management Company (NEMMCO), the gas and electricity functions of the Victorian Energy Networks Corporation (VENCorp), as well as the gas market functions of the Gas Market Company (GMC) in NSW and ACT, the Retail Energy Market Company (REMCo) in South Australia and the Queensland Gas Retail Market Operator (GRMO). Code WD151.

Economist, Demand Forecasting

Organisation: NEMMCO
Location: Melbourne/Sydney CBD
Closed: April 2008

NEMMCO is responsible for the administration and operation of the National Electricity Market and works at the leading edge of power and electricity market operations. NEMMCO also determines spot prices at any time and facilitates trading in the order of $11 billion annually. This pivotal, high profile position reports to the GM Developmental and Strategy and is responsible for improvement of demand and energy forecasting activities, expertise in modeling and statistics, consultations concerning economic aspects of electricity market operations and other related activities. Interested candidates should contact Gavin McDonald on (03) 86282269 or email CV quoting ref 286350.

Chairman & Non-Executive Directors AEMO

Organisation: Australian Energy Market Operator
Location: Not specified
Closed: April 2008

A new Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) Board is being formed, comprising the Chairman, 8 non-executive directors and the CEO. Applications are invited from appropriately qualified and experienced candidates to fill these positions. Board members will be expected to have a good understanding of the industry in which AEMO operates, well-developed strategic planning skills, outstanding reputation, commitment to sound corporate governance practices and the highest standards of integrity and ethics. Code ZX895.

Postdoctoral Fellow Solar Cooling

Organisation: CSIRO Energy Technology
Location: Newcastle, NSW
Closed: April 2008

The CSIRO Energy Centre is expanding its research in the field of low-grade heat utilisation for solar cooling applications. We seek a motivated and innovative postdoctoral researcher with relevant research experience in low-temperature solar thermal collectors, control theory, air-conditioning technology, thermodynamics and/or related areas. You will have demonstrated capability to manage the construction and testing of solar cooling system prototypes, data gathering and analysis from test rigs and development of control strategies and interact effectively with industry clients, team members and other researchers. Positions Details - 2008/338.

Economists and Gas Market Experts

Organisation: Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
Location: AEMC are based in Sydney
Closed: April 2008

The AEMC are seeking professionals with gas market expertise or experience in economics, ideally in public policy or a regulatory environment, to join their expanding team over the coming months. AEMC will soon take on responsibility for the administration of new Law and Rules for the gas market. The organisation has already attracted global expertise and are a broad based team of professionals including economists, engineers, lawyers, regulatory / policy advisors and other electricity market and gas sector professionals. Call Matthew Steele at Hudson Jobs on (02) 8233 2225 for further details.

Power Station Engineers

Organisation: Macquarie Generation
Location: NSW Upper Hunter Valley
Closed: March 2008

Macquarie Generation are seeking enthusiastic people to join them at Bayswater and Liddell Power Stations in the following engineering positions: Senior Plant Owner; Professional Engineers (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics) and Engineering Officers.

Specialist Wind and Renewable Energy Consultant

Organisation: Hydro Tasmania, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Strategies Team
Location: Hobart, Tasmania
Closed: March 2008

This position is responsible for undertaking a lead role in the provision of professional guidance and authoritative renewable energy related advice and expertise for effective delivery of Hydro Tasmania Consulting (HTC) projects. The Specialist Wind and Renewable Energy Consultant also provides mentoring to others and ensures appropriate skills development to match Sustainable Energy Solution requirements.

Energy Coordinator: Senior Officer, Grade 3

Organisation: Department of Premier and Cabinet NSW
Location: Sydney CBD
Closed: March 2008

This position is responsible for coordinating Government requirements to facilitate commercially feasible energy generation projects and to review and develop best practice energy efficiency for major infrastructure projects in New South Wales. The DPC provides central support to the NSW Government and line agencies through efficient operation of the machinery of government and through the integration and coordination of policy, advice and response. Job Reference No DPC08/092

Engineer in Sustainable Energy

Organisation: University of South Australia
Location: Adelaide
Closed: March 2008

UniSA is looking for an engineer to manage its new Sustainable Energy Industry Support Centre. The Centre has been established with a key focus on supporting solar hot water applications in Australia. This involves testing and product development; supporting local manufacturers and importers of solar systems; and monitoring services and computer modelling support to government departments involved in the promotion, growth and regulation of solar thermal applications.

Chair in Sustainable Energy Development

Organisation: University of Sydney
Location: Sydney
Closed: March 2008

Applications are invited for the position of Delta Electricity Professor of Sustainable Energy Development in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies at the University of Sydney.

Graduate Electrical Engineers

Organisation: TransGrid
Location: Sydney and Newcastle
Closed: February 2008

TransGrid's Graduate Development Program offers Graduates the opportunity to work in a variety of areas within the organisation including project development and management, high voltage and transmission design and system planning and analysis.

Sustainability Engineer

Organisation: Energy Conservation Systems (ECS)
Location: Albion, Queensland
Closed: February 2008

ECS are seeking an Building Services HVAC Engineer with experience in energy efficient systems, into the commercial building market.

Business Development Engineer - Energy Efficiency

Organisation: Energy Conservation Systems (ECS)
Location: Albion, Queensland
Closed: February 2008

Energy Conservation Systems is seeking a Business Development Engineer with experience in both engineering and sales disciplines to sell energy efficient systems, such as lighting and lighting controls into the commercial building market.

Business Development Electrical Engineer WA

Organisation: Energy Conservation Systems (ECS)
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Closed: February 2008

Our recent growth has lead to the opportunity to develop our business in Western Australian. Consequently we have the opportunity for a Business Development Manager based in Perth to help grow our WA business. The position will be responsible for selling energy efficient systems, such as lighting and lighting controls into the commercial building market.

Manager Wholesale Market Structures

Organisation: Origin Energy
Location: Sydney
Closed: December 2007

The position of Manager Wholesale Market Structures is a key member of our Energy Risk Management team, reporting directly to the General Manager. In this role you will be primarily responsible for managing Origin's strategic input into wholesale electricity and gas market design and regulatory issues affecting our portfolio and commercial objectives. Please apply on our website.

Research Internships Energy Technology

Organisation: CSIRO Energy Technology
Location: Newcastle, NSW
Closed: November 2007

The University of Newcastle and CSIRO are pleased to announce a new opportunity for research candidates. CSIRO Energy Technology is offering a number of research internships to attract and retain high quality young researchers to CSIRO by encouraging recent honours graduates to undertake a PhD. International applicants are welcome (but you must be enrolled at Newcastle University, NSW). Position ref 2007/1240.

Director, Energy Investment and Sustainability

Organisation: Department of Primary Industries
Location: Melbourne - CBD Victoria
Closed: November 2007

The Victorian Department of Primary Industries is seeking a leader to further develop, implement and facilitate the Government's policy and programs to improve the sustainability of our energy supplies to prepare for a carbon constrained future.

Project Officer - Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Scheme

Organisation: Essential Services Commission, Victorian Government
Location: Melbourne - CBD Victoria
Closed: November 2007

From 1 January 2007, we have been responsible for developing and implementing arrangements associated with both the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) and Victorian Renewable Energy Target (VRET) schemes. Due to this we have created a new position that will be responsible for developing, implementing and administering the VEET Scheme. This position will provide you with a unique opportunity to be at the cutting edge of challenging and high profile issues and also make a contribution to implementation of renewable energy / energy efficiency target schemes and climate change outcomes.

Policy Officer - Energy and Environment Division

Organisation: Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources
Location: Canberra, ACT
Closed: November 2007

Successful applicants will undertake research and provide policy advice on a range of issues including energy market reform, climate change (greenhouse) response, energy security, energy efficiency, international energy matters, environment industry development, and environment issues that impact portfolio industries. Policy settings for each of these elements have economy-wide consequences. Key Qualities: well developed communication, research and analysis, problem solving and organisational skills; demonstrated capacity to build and maintain relationships in a team environment and with government and industry; and demonstrated capacity to provide policy analysis and advice.

Energy Specialist

Organisation: World Bank Group
Location: Sydney, NSW
Closed: November 2007

The Sydney office of the World Bank seeks an Energy Specialist with proven experience in energy finance and economics to support the in-country activities of the World Bank. The successful canditate will focus on the area of energy efficiency, renewables and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Research Scientist - Energy and Society Modelling

Organisation: CSIRO Energy Technology
Location: Newcastle, NSW
Closed: October 2007

CSIRO seek a researcher who will utilise their knowledge of both the social and physical sciences, quantitative modelling and Australian energy systems to develop innovative qualitative and quantitative assessments of the merits of new energy technologies and potential energy policy developments. Position details - 2007/1150.

Postdoctoral Fellowship - Development of high performance ionic liquids for CO2 capture

Organisation: CSIRO Energy Technology
Location: Clayton, VIC
Closed: October 2007

CSIRO seek a motivated postdoctoral researcher to carry out research in developing novel ionic liquid materials for CO2 capture. This project falls in the Post Combustion Capture (PCC) research stream of the CSIRO Energy Transformed Flagship which aims to develop a range of technologies to reduce CO2 emissions from existing coal fired power plants. Positions Details - 2007/985.

Wind Farm Project Manager(s)

Organisation: Epuron
Location: Sydney or Broken Hill NSW
Closed: October 2007

An experienced project manager is required to manage development of wind farm projects in regional NSW. EPURON has already received planning approval for three wind farms totalling 90 Megawatts, including the Cullerin Range Wind Farm where construction is expected to commence in 2008. The role will be based at Epuron's North Sydney offices and will require regular travel to regional NSW for 2-3 days at a time. Project Manager applicants preferring to be based in Broken Hill will be considered.

Wind Farm Construction Manager

Organisation: Epuron
Location: North Sydney NSW
Closed: October 2007

An experienced construction manager is required to manage construction of EPURON's wind farm projects in regional NSW. The Construction Manager will have at least 5 years experience and be responsible for tender preparation, documentation and management, negotiation of civil and electrical construction contracts and turbine supply contracts, and construction management in relation to subcontractors.

Chemical Process Engineers - Post Combustion CO2 Capture

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Organisation: CSIRO Energy Technology
Location: Various, to be negotiated
Closed: October 2007

We seek skilled and experienced chemical or process engineers to run research pilot plants associated with our post-combustion CO2 capture research program. These plants will be based in Victoria, Queensland and NSW. 3 positions available. Ref: 2007/761

Postdoctoral Researchers - Post Combustion CO2 Capture

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Organisation: CSIRO Energy Technology
Location: Various, to be negotiated
Closed: October 2007

CSIRO Energy Technology seeks 4 motivated and innovative postdoctoral researchers to work with the Division and in our Energy Transformed Flagship on specified projects associated with our post-combustion CO2 capture research program. Position details: 2007/762

Experimental Scientist - Flexible Integrated Energy Device

Organisation: CSIRO Energy Technology
Location: Clayton, Victoria
Closed: October 2007

We seek an experimental scientist to contribute to our research into the development of flexible energy storage devices. Position details 2007/993

Business Development Analyst

Organisation: Low Energy Supplies & Services (LESS)
Location: Sydney
Closed: September 2007

A unique position for an experienced Business Analyst, to assist initiation and development of exciting new project opportunities in response to the challenges of energy conservation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy demand management in NSW and Australia-wide.

Postdoctoral Fellowship - Energy Management Technologies

Organisation: CSIRO Energy Technology
Location: Newcastle, NSW
Closed: September 2007

CSIRO Energy Technology (CET) is building a programme of research in the management and control of electrical devices and systems. This programme is focused around the application of cutting-edge ICT techniques to improving the operation and management of both electrical networks and individual devices, with the overall goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving network efficiency, reliability and security. International applicants welcome.

PhD Position Demand-side Energy Systems

Organisation: CSIRO Energy Technology
Location: Newcastle, NSW
Closed: September 2007

CSIRO is seeking a motivated PhD student with relevant research experience in a number of mechanical engineering disciplines such as thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, material properties and air-conditioning, to be involved in ongoing research on solar cooling systems.

Experimental Scientist - Post Combustion CO2

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Organisation: CSIRO Energy Technology
Location: Clayton, Victoria
Closed: August 2007

We seek a motivated and innovative experimental scientist with degree qualifications and sound fundamental knowledge in a relevant field of chemistry as well experience in developing and conducting experimental procedures and data analysis, to work with the Division and in our Energy Transformed Flagship as part of our post combustion capture CO2 research program.

Research Consultant

Organisation: Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS
Location: Sydney
Closed: August 2007

If you would like to bring your skills and experience to challenging research projects with a strong focus on sustainable buildings and/or sustainable energy, as well as the ability to work across other areas in which the Institute specialises, then working at the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) could be for you. Ref No. R130707

Laboratory engineer distributed generation

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Organisation: CSIRO Energy Technology
Location: Newcastle
Closed: August 2007

CSIRO is expanding its research in the field of low grade heat utilisation for both solar and waste heat cooling applications. We seek a motivated and innovated mechanical engineer with relevant research experience in air conditioning, rotating machines and thermo dynamics and/or related areas. You will be involved in projects involving the construction, commissioning and data gathering from test rigs and demonstration prototypes.

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