Department: Development APAC
Location: Sydney
About Lightsource bp
We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.
What You’ll do (the role)
Summary
- Key contact for bp interface H2 team to optimise the energy solution for bp projects.
- Originate, develop and optimise solar, wind, BESS and hybrid projects
- Manage transmission solutions in SWIS and NWIS
- Draw on Lightsource bp Engineering Centre of Excellence, EPC Delivery, Planning and other teams
- To develop new business opportunities
- To develop strong working relationships and liaise closely with other business divisions including engineering, planning, grid, energy markets, delivery, legal and finance to assist in the development of projects
- To manage direct reports and matrix team members
- To align development strategy with state specific strategies, objectives and funding opportunities
- To increase our industry presence and influence through engagement with key stakeholders
- To understand and develop company strategies and develop business and business practices accordingly.
Who we’re looking for
Knowledge
- Excellent understanding of renewables industry, energy and environmental issues.
- Technical understanding of solar, wind and BESS development and construction.
- Understanding of environmental planning constraints.
- Consolidated experience in origination, development and optimization solar, wind, BESS and hybrid projects.
- Demonstrated experience understanding the commercial activities including financial models, funding arrangements and legals.
- Varied experience in private and public sector, showing adaptability and ability to learn quickly.
- Experience developing strong working relationships and liaise closely with other business divisions including engineering, planning, grid, energy markets, delivery, legal and finance to assist in the development of projects.
Proven track record of:
- Demonstrated experience proficient in renewable energy, green hydrogen production involving project development and execution, engineering management, project management in Australia.
- External and Internal stakeholder engagement
- Management of major renewable and/or energy development projects
- Developing and managing work projects, deadlines and task-related resources.
- Adapting to new challenges and learning swiftly.
- Completing tasks on schedule with excellent quality.
- Negotiation skills and communication skills
Why you’ll want to work for us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible
Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.
Be inspired
Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.
Our Core Values
Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible, and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
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