Technical Lead - Civils - Renewables & Clean Power

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Technical Lead - Civils - Renewables &
Clean Power

Requisition ID:
277123

• Relocation Authorized:
  International - Family
• Telework Type:
  Part-Time Telework
• Work Location:
  Melbourne, VIC

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure;
Nuclear, Security &
Environmental;
Energy;
Mining &
Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Bechtel, a global leader in project management, engineering, procurement and construction, has been selected by AusNet, to provide Project Delivery Services for the Western Renewables Link Project (WRL) project in Victoria, Australia. AusNet is an Australian energy delivery services business, owning and operating more than $12 billion of electricity and gas network assets. WRL is a complex infrastructure project operating in a unique, complex and dynamic commercial environment. The Western Renewables Link (WRL) is a proposed 190 kilometer overhead electricity transmission line from Bulgana in western Victoria to Sydenham in Melbourne's north west. WRL will transport renewable energy from wind and solar farms in western Victoria to homes and business across the state and nation.

With a 3/2 Hybrid (Office/WFH) split this role is based in Melbourne, Victoria with regular travel to our sites from Ballarat to Ararat and is part of the Western Renewables Link (WRL) Team.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will oversee the seamless execution of numerous intricate design packages, encompassing various work streams, while adhering to design specifications, timeframes, budgetary limitations, and fulfilling commercial, safety, quality, environmental and community objectives.

Central to this position is the direction and supervision of the design implementation for transmission tower piling, spanning over 150 kilometers of existing, temporary, and novel access roads, utility diversions, and additional civil works within the ambit of the Western Renewable Link (WRL) Project. Additionally, provide expert technical guidance during the construction phase as needed.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plan and oversee delivery of utility, road, camp, and civil designs to meet quality and project objectives.
• Monitor design partners' performance to maintain deliverables within budget and timeline.
• Lead approval process for design packages in line with project requirements.
• Manage technical guidance during design and construction phases for terminal stations.
• Ensure design costs align with project requirements and demonstrate commercial awareness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in design standards and business activities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Tertiary qualification in Building, Construction, Engineering or extensive experience in technical management on significant projects, design or construction.
• Multi-discipline project experience in Buidling, Construction and Design
• Proven commercial and legislative compliance skills and design frameworks and systems
• Demonstrated competencies in Head Contract and Subcontract understanding and interpretation.
• Strong stakeholder management with major consultant partners
• Awareness of risk management principles and how design can impact operational risk.
• Proficient skills in relevant computer software packages and necessary to perform the role
• Strong time and cost management skills in timely delivery of design and management of both the costs of preparing design and the costs of the works.

There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life.

With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.

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One Team,"
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Shaping tomorrow together

Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we've completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through five global businesses:
Infrastructure;
Nuclear, Security &
Environmental;
Energy;
Mining &
Metals;
and Manufacturing &
Technology. Our companyand our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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