Working with RES Australia, to support a growing pipeline of renewable energy projects. In my Development Project Manager role I'll support RES in its development of wind, solar and/or battery storage projects from pre-planning stages right through to financial close.

A strong knowledge of the electricity networks and effective collaboration skills help drive successful outcomes for clients and their projects.A passion to reduce the harmful impact on our environment that carbon emissions create and deep understanding that electricity networks play a vital role in the transition to a decarbonised economy.Several years of experience working alongside generation project developers provides a sound understanding of the complexity of the connection process, and an ability to identify risk early, adapt and mitigate the impact to project developers with high quality advice and service.

Responsible for managing commercial and customer relationships with existing and developing transmission network users such as thermal and renewable energy operators and developers, manufacturing and mining projects.Well established understanding of the National Electricity Market with specific focus on the connection process for grid scale developments.Developed a sound knowledge of key risks and complexities involved in the connection process for major generation and manufacturing projects and exceptional at tracking projects against budget and program to ensure key risks are identified and managed early.

Responsible for supporting senior level management in the pursuit of the company's commercial objectives by delivering high quality future project development studies on-time and on-budget.Assisting in all aspects of economic modelling for commercial studies including, scoping, pre-feasibility, feasibility to production as directed by senior management. Development of scoping, pre-feasibility reports.Managing consultants and assisting in connection studies and analysis for power plant pre-feasibility studies.Supporting senior management to develop sound company and project strategies, review and input to company announcements and investor presentations.Working with the technical team to evaluate existing and potential new projects. Sound knowledge of techno-economic aspects In-situ Coal Gasification (ISG) otherwise known as Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) and upstream power and chemical plants using ISG feedstock. Well established understanding of energy and electricity markets in Australia from over 3-years conducting market analysis as part of techno-economic studies.Developing schedules and budgets to assist senior management in achieving company and project milestones.

Working with all facets of the company to develop ISG resources held by the company, and providing a high level of geological knowledge to support the project team.Working with the Project Manager to develop a knowledge of ISG resources, planning and executing exploration programs including preparing relevant government documents for approvals and compliance, budgeting, reporting and field supervision.Working with and managing consultants and contractors to maximise knowledge of resources.Ensuring compliance of safety and environment across all projects by supporting and working with the HSE team.

Blending academic knowledge with valuable hands on experience in the field offers employers a track record of meeting deadlines and a knowledge of environmental consulting from overseeing baseline studies such as water monitoring, flora & fauna and sound tests. Valuable experience supervising drilling companies and field staff. Excels in cutting costs, working well under pressure, managing large amounts scientific data with fantastic teamwork and personal skills and second to none organisation skills. Aiming to move towards a more responsibility based role in the future in a challenging but rewarding position.