Lead Specialist Energy

Our Opportunity:

At Gold Fields, we're committed to a sustainable future — targeting a 30% reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2050. Key to reducing emissions and electrification is ensuring secure and low-cost sources of energy, the implementation of renewables, and maintaining long term supply agreements.

As a key member of our global Asset Management, Energy and Technology team, you’ll be the technical subject matter expert on the commercial aspects of energy supply across our global assets.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Develop and implement governance, strategies and guidance for energy supply, management and security.
• Monitor energy market supply and cost landscape to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Negotiate, manage and support energy supply contracts, ensuring performance is tracked and reported
• Oversee tenders for construction of new energy infrastructure
• Lead the process for contract award
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contract counterparts, ensuring best practices in contract governance
• Conduct supply risk reviews and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders

Benefits on offer:

• 9-day fortnight roster at our Perth office
• Private health insurance allowance
• Short term and long term incentive scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary sacrifice options
• Additional annual leave entitlements
• Long service leave pro rata after 5 years

About You

• Proven experience in both on grid and off grid energy sourcing and infrastructure development
• Skilled in drafting and interpreting procurement and contracting documentation
• Deep knowledge of key energy contracts, including:

• • Power Purchase Agreements (PPA’s)
  • Gas Transportation Agreements (GTA’s)
  • Gas Supply Agreements (GSA’s)
  • Infrastructure Development Agreements (DA’s)
  • EPC and D&C construction contracts

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent) in an energy related field

If you're passionate about the transition to cleaner energy and want to make a real impact on a global scale, we’d love to hear from you.

Although Perth based, this role may offer opportunities for local and international travel.

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.