Principal Energy Planning

Fortescue is seeking a Principal Energy Planning professional for their Perth office. The role involves energy modelling, forecasting, and analysis to support strategic planning. Key responsibilities include conducting research, providing expertise in PLEXOS, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have over 7 years' experience in the energy sector, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Flexible work options may be considered, but the job is primarily based in-office.
Our Opportunity

Work Location: Perth – Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.

Roster: Monday to Friday (will consider flexible work options)

Over the past year Fortescue Energy Operations have been building a dedicated Strategic Planning team to undertake all energy modelling, forecasting, analysis, and reporting across Fortescue. The scope of the team is for the short, medium and long term horizons.

The Principal Energy Planning will have the opportunity to engage with multiple stakeholders across the business to deliver key analytical insights in line with the planning and forecasting process. This role will also support the strategy function of the team through analysis and communicating insights.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct research and analysis on the Fortescue energy operations as well as the broader industry. Including but not limited to trends, benchmarks, and risk analysis.
• Provide PLEXOS subject matter expertise and mentor other team members.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the internal operations and energy market.
• Maintain the PLEXOS energy model assumptions.
• Run the PLEXOS energy model to support scenario and long-term modelling.
• Deliver analysis through written reports and presentations.
• Regularly present findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Identify and drive process improvements, operations optimisation, and the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports.
• Engage with stakeholders to frame and analyse key strategic planning decisions and gather critical data.
• Other ad hoc tasks as required to support the Strategic Planning function.

Qualifications And Experience
• Tertiary qualified in Finance/Accounting/Engineering.
• 7+ years’ experience in a business analyst role or equivalent.
• 7+ years’ experience in the energy sector. Renewables experience is desired.
• 3+ years PLEXOS and a power management system experience.
• Ability to take complex analysis and communicate in simple concepts.
• Advanced problem-solving and business analysis techniques, with an ability to report and use metrics to communicate insights.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple analytical work streams.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.