Senior Category Specialist - Reactive Power Systems

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

Life at Powerlink

As the Senior Category Specialist, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible. 

• Relocation assistance provided
• Competitive remuneration package + 12.75% superannuation
• Onsite cafeteria offering quality food at subsidised prices
• Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays

Find a career that matters and lasts

Working to optimise the efficiencies of sourcing and servicing for Voltage-Reactive Power Systems and Power Quality equipment requirements, you’ll build influential relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers in planning for procurement requirements, engaging with the market, leading the inventory methodology application, and advising your stakeholders on best practice approach for specific materials through your robust market knowledge.

With a goal of consolidating and optimising our vendors and products, you’ll apply high level material sourcing strategies aligned to our business goals, developed through market intelligence, stakeholder research and risk analysis. Drawing on your technical engineering experience, you’ll provide recommendations and guidance to the business to optimise the use, operation, and sourcing of equipment.

Further to this you will;

• Use your technical knowledge to develop and standardise strategies for voltage control, reactive power management, and power quality requirements
• Act as the main liaison for business requirements with various suppliers and stakeholders
• Lead procurement and testing processes for Voltage-Reactive Power Systems and Power Quality equipment
• Execute and integrate strategies to mitigate risks associated with voltage control and ensure network stability
• Collaborate in planning and modelling workshops with technical stakeholders to determine optimal solutions for voltage control, reactive power management and power quality schemes
• Provide specialist technical advice and recommendations to leaders in the business
• Conduct technical workshops, project design, and defect investigations
• Develop or review technical specifications
• Develop and own inventory strategies as well as supporting best practises for spare inventory management for Voltage-Reactive Power Systems and Power Quality equipment
• Responsible for supplier Factory Audits, Design Reviews, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, and other vendor approvals for equipment within the Voltage-Reactive Power Systems and Power Quality Plant category

The community you will join

Our Supply Chain Services provide pivotal support to our operations through the global sourcing and procurement of materials & services; positioning Powerlink as a world-class leader in the energy sector. From our Primary and Secondary Systems through to our Transformers and Reactive Plants, this team links Powerlink to the latest, most sustainable technology, equipment and services that enable our success. 

Your expertise

As an experienced professional, your knowledge of global supply chain markets and trends has equipped you to build strong working relationships – in particular with suppliers – that have ensured your success in delivering for your customers. You have a proven ability to develop and deliver category plans, factoring varied and complex market forces and challenges whilst scoping outcome-focused solutions to these.

You’ll present with: 

• Degree level qualification in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
• Extensive technical knowledge and experience in Voltage Control and Reactive Power Management Systems
• Significant experience in managing Large and Complex Voltage Control Reactive Power Management Systems Projects
• Proven ability in determining strategies to support legacy plant and equipment for Voltage Control Reactive Power Management Systems
• Ability to read, interpret and provide advice in relation to technical specifications, drawings and other technical documentation as it relates to the assigned category equipment and materials
• Ability to conduct quality audits at supplier’s manufacturing plants, including the assessment, make recommendations, and final determinations

Be the start of every possibility

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on 26th of May 2024. Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there’s three things that really stand out: 

• A career that matters and lasts: You’ll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
• Unique work and the chance to grow: You’ll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
• People who love to support and share: You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.

For all enquiries, contact our recruitment team at recruitment@powerlink.com.au.

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

At Powerlink, we champion inclusion and belonging by supporting every candidate during the recruitment journey. Please inform us of any needs or adjustments for a more inclusive process, including sharing your preferred pronouns.  As a Veteran-Friendly Employer, we value the skills Veterans bring and ensure equal opportunities. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.

Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As advocates of the Circle Back initiative, we pledge to respond to all applications promptly.