Position Description

Position Title: Senior Solar Engineer

Office Location: Melbourne

Reports To: Executive Manager, Engineering and Operations Services

Department: Engineering and Operations Services

Approval Date: # Approved by: #

Purpose
This senior engineering role will support Pacific Hydro’s group wide Solar Energy Projects under
development, construction and in operation with specialized expertise in the areas of solar
resource monitoring and assessment, project and component design, generation forecast and
operational performance reviews with special focus on photovoltaic (PV) systems.

Key activities and results areas

 Design and conduct solar meteorological monitoring programs following best industry practise
 Analyse and validate solar resource data from various sources
 Maintain detailed knowledge of solar systems and components, including PV modules,
inverters, racking/tracking systems, balance-of-system (AC and DC), transformers,
switchgear, PV monitoring equipment SCADA etc.
 Undertake preliminary Solar PV System design and design review for utility-scale projects
 Undertake solar project site visits, feasibility studies, energy forecast modeling, risk
assessments and system and component modeling.
 Assess feasibility and suitability of panels and other main components for solar plant systems.
 Undertake solar project performance assessment for operational plants.
 Support or provide construction monitoring, equipment commissioning and testing for Solar
PV projects.
 Acting as subject matter engineering expert within Pacific Hydro for solar energy project

Judgments
 The position will act as subject matter engineering expert within the constraints and directions
of the department with respect to business structures, systems and processes.
 The position includes dealing with people in multiple time zones, and requires flexibility in
work hours to ensure effective communication
 Commitment to meeting business expectations

Communications
 Pacific Hydro staff in Australia and overseas business units, including Development
Managers, Operations Managers, Engineers and Plant Operators.
 Finance and commercial teams
 External consultants, suppliers and contractors

Knowledge, experience (including qualifications) and skills

Knowledge and Experience
 Tertiary Qualifications in an Engineering Discipline (Preference Electrical or Renewable
Energy)
 Minimum of 5 years’ experience in solar resource monitoring and assessment, planning,
design, generation forecast, performance, construction and/or operations of large scale
photovoltaic systems.
 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
 Advanced level knowledge in PVSyst software
 Basic knowledge in uncertainty, probability and statistics preferable
 Experience with civil, structural, or geotechnical aspects of solar PV systems

Skills
 Essential language skills: fluent in English, spoken and written
 Attention to detail, high level evaluation and analysis skills
 Desirable language skills: Spanish and/or Mandarin

Competencies
Essential
 Analysing
 Planning and Organising
 Writing and Reporting
Desirable
 Working with People
 Presenting and Communicating Information

Challenges
 Communication with people in multiple languages and time zones
 Ensuring the quality of the key deliverables is meeting highest industry standard

Dimensions
 Number of direct reports: none
 Level of delegated authority: none

Our purpose, vision, values and behaviours

Our purpose

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Achieving investor returns by powering a cleaner world
Our vision
To create economic, social and environmental value by being our customers’ preferred clean
energy solutions provider.
Our values and behaviours
Action:
 Getting things done
 Working together.
Dedication:
 Demonstrating a commitment to zero harm
 Delivering a service culture
 Committed to respecting and protecting the interests of all our stakeholders.
Energy:
 Supporting others and being adaptable
 Creating an energising place to work and celebrating success.
Inclusion:
 Showing respect, compassion and consideration for others.
Leadership:
 Leading by example
 Being accountable
 Empowering people
 Encouraging innovation.

Inclusion and Diversity Statement:

Pacific Hydro is committed to promoting a work environment where inclusion and diversity are
valued and where people in each of our geographic business units are involved, supported,
respected and treated fairly.

We believe that having people with diverse capabilities, ways of thinking and experience will
benefit our workplace and create a competitive advantage. To achieve this we will develop a
culture that includes, attracts and retains a broad range of personal backgrounds and attributes
in the company.

About Pacific Hydro

Pacific Hydro is a global clean energy solutions provider.

Operating for over 20 years, we develop, build and operate renewable energy projects and sell
electricity and carbon abatements products to customers in our chosen markets.

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Working collaboratively and sharing the benefits with our communities throughout the entire
lifecycle of our projects is consistent with the values and behaviours that guide us.

With hydro and wind power projects at varying stages of development, construction and
operation in Australia, Brazil and Chile, our vision is to create economic, social and
environmental value by being our customers’ preferred clean energy solutions provider.

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