Specialist - Power Systems Development

Specialist – Power System Development

• Exciting opportunity to join Rio Tinto Energy Development Western Australia team
• Make a difference with the things that matter
• Newly created opportunity within Rio Tinto Perth where your experience is everything

Rio Tinto has recently launched a dedicated team to deliver large renewable energy solutions across our major jurisdictions. Rio Tinto Energy Development is focusing on accelerating the development of future energy assets and securing high quality renewable energy development optionality. The team's focus on the provision of green energy will enable the decarbonisation of the company’s existing industrial operations and support Rio Tinto’s future growth.About the roleRTED has been established to support and accelerate the delivery of the Rio Tinto strategy. RTED will drive project delivery, with multiple renewable energy workstreams moving at pace. To advance Rio Tinto’s decarbonisation agenda, RTED will work closely with existing teams across our Product Groups and supporting functions to accelerate the delivery of renewables into the energy supply mix. To achieve this objective and to maintain future growth optionality, RTED requires Specialists with a demonstrated experience in Power Systems Development.

The Specialist will report to the Development Manager and will coordinate the engineering activities related to power system development, with a focus on power system modelling, compliance and validation. In additional the Specialist will facilitate new assets to be integrated into the power system with a focus on security of supply. 

• Coordinate R0, R1 and R2 studies, develop scope for consultants to develop reports, engage Utilities, ensure technical rule compliance and compliance with engineering standards
• Develop whole of system model with DigSilent, ensure model is up to date and includes all formal scenarios RTED are investigating
• Periodically update the integrated system plan, including new assumptions, new projects, alternative scenarios, and findings from the model or other input data
• Gather load data from rail, HME and processing load on a periodic basis. Re-run PowerFactory simulations to determine if any material changes emerge with the update information.
• Engage with ISOCo, ensure ISOCo are fully informed and supportive of the RTED projects. Ensure ISOCo feedback is incorporated into current and future studies.
• Review protection designs from ECI’s/EPC’s. Engage with Utilities and DigSilent to ensure protection standards are met.
• Coordinate the development of High Voltage Work Notifications with Vendors. 
• Carry out system analysis to determine network reinforcement necessary to maintain reliability, availability, stability and security of supply.
• Carry out grid reliability and security of supply modelling. Identify risks to reliability and security of supply, mitigate where possible.
• Coordinate protection systems integration into disturbance record monitoring system, network monitoring tools, and other operational tools.
• Determine required modelling to satisfy the HTR, technical rules and system security/reliability targets.
• Develop interface definitions to enable individual project grid connection testing in collaboration with RT Utilities and OEMs

About you

• Relevant tertiary education (preferably in power systems engineering)
• Protection design and commissioning experience
• DiGSILENT PowerFactory and modelling experience
• PSSE and PSCAD modelling experience desirable
• Understanding of the regulatory framework of Renewables Grid Application and Compliance process with regards to AEMO and Network service providers and the National Electricity Rules
• Grid Performance Specification development experience
• R0 and R1 study experience
• R2 commissioning and validation experience
• Ability to proactively communicate with our internal and external stakeholders
• Performance Management skills to set realistic plans, managing change, and forecasting / reporting most-likely outcomes
• Ability to find new ways to innovate to improve results, and sustain a positive working environment for all

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A culture that is supportive of flexible working options
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Applications for this role will close on 23^rd October however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier.