Market Operations Controller

The Market Operations Controller at Squadron Energy Group in Canberra is responsible for monitoring and controlling renewable energy assets, ensuring compliance with National Energy Rules. Key duties include asset management via SCADA systems, interfacing with service providers, and contributing to trading strategies. Candidates should have qualifications in Engineering, Data Science, IT, or Finance, with experience in renewables or utility industries preferred.
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Squadron Energy is Australia’s leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia. With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, we work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia’s clean energy future.

We are 100% Australian owned and have 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy in operation and an Australian development pipeline of 20GW.

We are committed to advancing our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan as part of our ongoing efforts toward reconciliation.

The Role

Reporting to the Market Operations Manager, the Market Operations Controller is responsible for the safe and efficient monitoring and control of all Squadron Energy assets under operations, ensuring regulations and compliance are being met. You will be a dedicated team player with high standards and attention todetail, motivated to deliver a first-class professional Monitoring and Control service.

Key responsibilities:
• Ensuring safe operation & National Energy Rules/National Electricity Market (NER/NEM) compliance of Squadron Energy’s assets at all times.
• Monitor & control of assets via SCADA systems, reacting to plant alerts and contingency events in the NEM.
• Interfacing with Network Service Providers (NSP), Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), the wider Squadron Energy operational team and other applicable entities regarding asset outages, generation constraints and/or specific production and network conditions.
• Maintain a strong understanding of NER/NEM compliance requirements.
• Contributing to NER/NEM compliance plans for Squadron Energy’s assets.
• Bidding in the NEM according to internal trading strategies.
• Monitoring market dispatch solutions and activities of Squadron Energy’s assets as well as other NEM participants via provided IT systems to optimise dispatch outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of NEM conditions and developments, particularly in the short/medium term.
• Contribute and optimize Squadron Energy’s trading, firming and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) strategies given prevailing and expected market outcomes, in conjunction with the Energy & Strategy Analyst.
• Reporting and Data Analysis, audit daily checklists and handovers
• Provide real-time operational and revenue performance statuses of Squadron Energy assets as required.
• Drafting and maintaining up to date departmental operations procedures and guides in line with Quality Management Policy, in cooperation with the Market Operations Manager.
• Maintain strong attention to detail in performing quality control on the output of key Operations Centre (OC) reports and requests, proposing and implementing processes to improve the OC’s production quality as required

About you

You will have:
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Data Science, IT or Finance
• Adept in Excel and intermediate in other computer programs such as SCADA systems, SQL or other programming languages
• Experience in renewables or utility industry (desirable)
• Experience in a trading desk, control centre or shift work environment (desirable)
• Working knowledge of utility wind and solar power generation and protection components, including SCADA and HMI systems (desirable)
• Working knowledge of the National Electricity Market (NEM) dispatch process (desirable)

What’s on Offer

In addition to a competitive remuneration package combined with attractive benefits, employees have the opportunity to access training and career development, and workplace flexibility. Squadron Energy also recognises the importance of diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Visit www.squadronenergy.com to learn more about us.

To apply

Please click on the "Apply" button above. Applications close on 30/05/2024. Submit your updated resume and a cover letter addressing the requirements to be considered for the role. Please monitor your email regarding communication on progress of your application. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Appointment to this position will be subject to reference checks, a National Police Check and other applicable background screening if required.

Squadron Energy has existing relationships with recruiters. No cold calling from recruiters please.
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