Benjamin Hillier

Benjamin Hillier has a diverse work experience in the field of renewable energy and resources. Benjamin currently holds the position of Lead Project Manager at RES since January 2023. In this role, they oversee the development of wind energy projects and effectively manages multiple projects through all stages of development. Benjamin is responsible for coordinating internal resources and external consultants, ensuring the preparation of necessary assessments and supporting information for permits and approvals. Benjamin leads a team of specialists in property, engineering, technical, grid, legal, commercial, and financial modeling to achieve project objectives.

Prior to RES, Benjamin worked as a Project Development Manager at RES Australia from January 2022 to January 2023. During this time, they project managed the development of wind energy projects, from initial stages to financial close. Benjamin'sresponsibilities included planning and coordinating resources and subject matter experts, managing external consultants for environmental impact assessments, and leading various internal specialists.

Before joining RES, Benjamin served as a Project Engineer (Renewables) at MPC Kinetic from April 2021 to January 2022. Benjamin specialized in the construction of renewable energy and resources infrastructure, efficiently planning, executing, monitoring, and forecasting key project management areas for large-scale infrastructure projects in Australia.

In the earlier part of their career, Benjamin worked as a Mechanical Engineer at AECOM from January 2018 to April 2021. In this role, they led and delivered feasibility studies and detailed designs for various work packages in resource, power, and industrial projects across Australia.

Additionally, Benjamin gained practical experience as an Undergraduate Mechanical Engineer at Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited from June 2017 to November 2017. Benjamin worked on projects aimed at improving site efficiency, such as analyzing the use, location, and durability of milling train rollers in the Burdekin Sugar Milling District.

Overall, Benjamin Hillier has demonstrated expertise and proficiency in project management and engineering within the renewable energy and resources sector.

Benjamin Hillier has a diverse education history that spans multiple institutions and fields of study. Benjamin started their educational journey at Gilroy Santa Maria College from 2008 to 2012, where they completed their Queensland Certificate of Education.

In 2013, Benjamin enrolled at James Cook University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering. Benjamin graduated from this program in 2017. During their time at James Cook University, Benjamin also pursued a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management, which they completed in the same year.

As part of their undergraduate studies, Benjamin had the opportunity to participate in a Study Abroad Semester at the University of Hertfordshire from 2015 to 2016. Benjamin focused on Mechanical Engineering during this time.

Building upon their undergraduate education, Benjamin went on to pursue a Master's degree in Project Management at QUT (Queensland University of Technology) from 2020 to 2021.

Overall, Benjamin Hillier's education history showcases their commitment to both technical and environmental aspects of engineering, as well as their interest in project management.