Vena Energy is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to provide practical, hands‐on electrical engineering support across our operating renewable energy assets in Australia.
Reporting to the Manager, Engineering and Reliability, this role will act as a key technical specialist for plant electrical performance, reliability, fault response and continuous improvement, with a focus on HV/LV systems, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, BOP infrastructure and plant troubleshooting.
Working closely with Operations, Asset Management, site teams, contractors and OEMs, the Senior Power Systems Engineer will support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of solar and BESS assets by resolving complex electrical issues, supporting maintenance and outage activities, and identifying opportunities to improve asset performance and reduce downtime.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Safety & Technical ComplianceEnsure all electrical engineering activities are conducted in accordance with electrical safety standards, site procedures, and relevant regulationsSupport secure execution of electrical work across HV and LV systemsProvide engineering input into incident investigations, particularly electrical faults and failuresQuality Assurance, Reporting & BudgetsDevelop and maintain technical documentation for plant electrical systems (SLDs, protection coordination, system configurations)Provide technical inputs into operational reporting and performance analysis where electrical systems impact performanceSupport validation of plant performance data, particularly electrical losses and availability impactsAssist in evaluating technical vendor proposals and scopes of workContractor & Stakeholder ManagementWork with OEMs, contractors,



and service providers to resolve electrical and plant issuesProvide technical oversight during contractor‐led works involving electrical systemsSupport review of contractor performance on electrical maintenance and fault responseOperations & Maintenance (Core Electrical Accountability)Provide technical support to Operations teams for electrical faults and plant trips, BOP system failures, and HV/LV system issues.Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA)Support execution of maintenance activitiesSupport outage activities by providing electrical engineering input and troubleshooting supportPlant Electrical Systems & BOP PerformanceProvide technical oversight of plant electrical infrastructure, including transformers, switchgear, collection systems, protection systems and auxiliary systems.Analyse plant performance to identify electrical losses, equipment reliability issues and system inefficiencies.Work closely with Asset Management to support performance improvement initiativesIdentify and implement electrical improvements to improve plant reliability and availabilitySupport and lead plant upgrades,Provide technical input into lifecycle and maintenance planning decisionsIdentify electrical risks across the plant and support mitigation planningAssess condition and performance of electrical systems and equipmentProvide input into asset risk registers and mitigation strategiesPrerequisites:Degree in Electrical Engineering5–10 years' experience in electrical engineering within power generation or similar infrastructureExperience working with HV/LV systems and plant electrical infrastructureExperience supporting live operating assetsStrong knowledge of plant electrical systems, including HV/LV systems, transformers, protection systems and switchgearAbility to perform fault analysis and root cause investigationsUnderstanding of plant performance drivers and electrical lossesStrong problem‐solving capabilityAbility to work under operational pressureEffective communication with site teams and contractorsStakeholder management and coordinationAre you ready to engineer a greener future?
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📌 Electrical Engineer (Operations & Grid) (Brisbane)
🏢 Vena Energy
📍 Brisbane