Project Development Manager - Energy Storage Strategy & Portfolio Development

• Jan 2023 - Present

• Progress Grid Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects from greenfield and early-stage development to financial close; • Technical due diligence, engineering support and functional specification development; • Lead development functions including; site selection, planning/permitting, liaison with relevant stakeholders, and EPC contract negotiation; • Support grid connection processes and applications (Generator Performance Standards, R0, R1, R2 + negotiation with NSP’s and AEMO to obtain 5.3.4a/b letters, Registration, R2 Test Plan, etc) • Assessment of utility-scale renewable generation opportunities, with a particular focus on BESS including conducting due diligence on potential targets and business case preparation; • Management of external project consultants to ensure all project works comply with relevant regulations and expectations ensuring high levels of health & safety; • Lead and engage with partners on co-development projects; • Represent projects with external stakeholders throughout the project development phase; • Oversee local community consultation and engagement; and • Contract with and manage external development consultants for planning, grid connection studies and other consultants as required for projects to reach Final Investment Decision (FID).

Project Development Manager - Energy Infrastructure, Development & Future Networks

• Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

• The delivery of the infrastructure services Early Works and bid development projects within the allocated budgets in a timely, efficient and effective manner; • Managing project teams of multidisciplinary internal and external resources; • Development of project execution plans including timelines, costs, risk assessments, communication of project financials and progress reports in a consistent manner across the assigned projects; • Provide leadership in developing sound relationships with relevant stakeholders; • Manage, track and report on the progress of assigned projects through to financial close and the execution of contracts with clients; • Management of contracts and contractors, requisitions, orders and invoices associated with projects; • Development of required inputs for management papers, Board papers and commercial negotiations as required – this includes regular liaison with internal stakeholders and service providers in legal, finance, engineering, commercial, etc., • Work with stakeholders (i.e. customers, contractors, suppliers and internal business units) to identify business improvement opportunities that can help meet business objectives.

Project Development Manager - Energy Infrastructure, Development & Future Networks

• Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

• The delivery of the infrastructure services Early Works and bid development projects within the allocated budgets in a timely, efficient and effective manner; • Managing project teams of multidisciplinary internal and external resources; • Development of project execution plans including timelines, costs, risk assessments, communication of project financials and progress reports in a consistent manner across the assigned projects; • Provide leadership in developing sound relationships with relevant stakeholders; • Manage, track and report on the progress of assigned projects through to financial close and the execution of contracts with clients; • Management of contracts and contractors, requisitions, orders and invoices associated with projects; • Development of required inputs for management papers, Board papers and commercial negotiations as required – this includes regular liaison with internal stakeholders and service providers in legal, finance, engineering, commercial, etc., • Work with stakeholders (i.e. customers, contractors, suppliers and internal business units) to identify business improvement opportunities that can help meet business objectives.

Development Engineer (Asia-Pacific Region)

• Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

• Design and develop renewable energy projects (solar, wind and BESS);• Support Head of Development and Technical Manager (APAC) as required;• Compilation of tender documents for new projects and services, together with the implementation and execution of procurement plans;• Contract development particularly on technical components of solar and BESS EPC and O&M contracts;• Yield assessments and mapping;• Lead procurement activities on solar and BESS projects;• Prospect for Greenfield development sites in the APAC region;• Project acquisition due diligence;• Support the construction team to ensure project deliverables are achieved including the execution of relevant project management plans, contractor management, scheduling, QA/QC, HSE, stakeholder reporting, monthly reporting and implementation of corrective action control mechanisms.

Renewable Energy Project Engineer

• Feb 2019 - Jun 2020

• Support the onsite construction team by ensuring project deliverables are being executed and submitted to standard;• Ensure that contractor project management plans, HSE plans, construction management plans, scheduling and procurement activities are executed and implemented;• Monitor and document QA/QC and construction progress and implement corrective action measures where needed;• Management of stakeholders, third parties, owner's engineer, consultants, EPC's and subcontractors;• Documentation management including EPC and O&M Contracts, Warranties, LTSA's, WH&S, design As-builts, Contractor's project documents and Project Schedule;• Stakeholder bi-weekly and monthly reporting, together with internal reporting to executive level management.• Layout design and optimisation (overall layout, SLD, etc) of wind, solar and hybrid projects taking into account all possible constraints, in order to achieve lowest LCOE.• Conducting detailed technical due diligence on greenfield projects and future acquisition opportunities (for both ready to build or operational assets) – with key focus on understanding and identifying material risks and mitigation strategies associated with design, technology, constructability and performance risks.• Review 3rd party technical due diligence and energy yield assessment reports.• Review environmental reports such as geotech, hydrology, etc.• Review of technical specs such as wind turbine technology, tracker systems, inverters, modules, battery storage, etc – solar technology preferable.• Competent GIS mapping skills to support the development of renewable energy projects.• Maintain relationships with 3rd party consultants, technology suppliers and OEMs.• Up to date knowledge of the latest technology and industry standards.• Clear, concise, accurate, solution oriented and timely reporting.• Support the team to update existing tools and methodologies.

Geothermal Engineer - Master Research Project

• Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

• Perform geothermal prospectivity reconnaissance surveys in the Tavua Region, Fiji; • Reservoir characterisation using various geophysical and geological field techniques; • Engineering design of potential binary-cycle geothermal power plants at 3 identified resource sites; • Present findings to Jakarta International Conference in peer reviewed paper. • Perform geothermal prospectivity reconnaissance surveys in the Tavua Region, Fiji; • Reservoir characterisation using various geophysical and geological field techniques; • Engineering design of potential binary-cycle geothermal power plants at 3 identified resource sites; • Present findings to Jakarta International Conference in peer reviewed paper.

Postgraduate Student

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

Leading Hand

• Jan 2013 - Dec 2018

Undergraduate Student

• Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

Supervisor

• Feb 2012 - Dec 2012

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and New Zealand Stock Exchange as Downer EDI Limited (DOW), we are an ASX 100 company that also owns 88 per cent of Spotless Group Holdings Limited (SPO). Downer Group employs approximately 53,000 people across more than 300 sites, primarily in Australia and New Zealand but also in the Asia-Pacific region, South America and Southern Africa.

Operator

• Oct 2009 - Jan 2012

At VicRoads, our purpose is to help provide Victorians with safe and easy connections to the people and places that matter most to them. We support Victoria’s liveability, economy and environment by planning, developing and managing the freeway and road network engaging with communities across Victoria. We’re committed to helping Victorian’s make the most of our roads, processing more than 22 million transactions a year for our 3.7 million licensed drivers and 4.9 million registered vehicles. Employing over 2700 Victorians, we encourage a flexible, inclusive and diverse working environment to represent and reflect the diverse community we serve.