Project Manager - Power Conversion Systems

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Education assistance and personal career development.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary packaging.
• Purchased leave.
• Private Health Care discounts.
• Wellbeing programs and discounts.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Ampcontrol has been named one of Australia’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 by the Australian Financial Review (AFR) for its advanced Australian manufacturing of energy solutions. Our strategic plans for growth and expansion means we are looking for a Project Manager to play a pivotal role in helping Ampcontrol lead the global energy revolution.

Reporting to the Group Manager - Strategic Growth, this role will form part of Ampcontrol’s PCS (Power Conversion Systems) team. As Project Manager, you will take on the planning and execution of a range of capital projects, working to agreed budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities and deliverables:

• Lead role in the delivery and management of complex Power Conversion System (PCS) projects including technical scope, schedule, resourcing negotiations and budget.
• Manage project records and critical documentation.
• Manage the delivery of key project milestones.
• Working closely with the procurement team to ensure materials and resources are procured in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Responsible for undertaking internal / external stakeholder engagements to plan and deliver PCS pipeline projects, including providing project updates and communicating project risk.
• Attend project meetings and manage Customer RFI's.
• Develop technical specifications and work scopes for PCS projects.
• Responsible for PCS project Quality Assurance documentation, demonstrating projects are fit for purpose and have been tested and commissioned effectively.
• Conducting regular site visits to ensure project progress is on track and quality standards are being met.

What are we looking for from you?

• Professional Electrical Engineering Qualification, Chartered Professional Engineer (current CPEng/RPEQ or commitment to becoming within 18 months).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the delivery of power projects as a developer, in utility or heavy industry (e.g. mining, manufacturing, oil and gas etc)
• Detailed knowledge of engineering procedures and practices as applied to the power industry and large engineering organisations.
• Experience in the review and audit of engineering concepts and designs.
• Practical experience with power system testing and commissioning – converters (inverters, rectifiers, UPS etc), transformers, switchgear, switchboards, cables, PLC and protection relay programming / testing, control system interfacing and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience delivering project compliance within the boundaries of commercial contracts, technical requirements, standards, jurisdictional and statutory requirements for large grid connected power engineering projects.
• An understanding of BESS on a large scale and an understanding of Control Systems related to High Power Conversion Systems.

Think you know Ampcontrol? You may be surprised.

Ampcontrol is challenging the future by solving the most complex problems in energy. We create energy solutions of scale using innovation partnerships, our smart people, and advanced Australian manufacturing. Our vision is to lead the global energy revolution and make net zero a reality. Every day, the world-first innovations from Ampcontrol help and support customers in all industries to decarbonise. With a proven track record of award-winning innovations and 55 years of developing custom energy solutions, we are trusted by customers worldwide to future-proof their business.

Ampcontrol is transforming the world through collaboration to engineer complex electrical solutions. By partnering with universities and the brightest minds in energy, we develop cutting-edge technology for customers. We provide complete electrical solutions for energy, infrastructure, and resources industries, from ideation through to design, manufacturing, service, and repair. Our revolutionary innovations supply clean, drinkable water and stand-alone power to remote communities. We’re decarbonising mining, ensuring safer underground environments with Intrinsically Safe electric vehicles, and collaborating with industry partners to develop small-scale hydrogen storage solutions and electric-powered boats.

Ready to challenge the future?

Then apply now! If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, we want to hear from you. You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Ampcontrol by visiting www.ampcontrolgroup.com.