Technical Lead - Generation Performance

Synergy is seeking a Technical Lead - Generation Performance in Perth, WA, to oversee compliance with Wholesale Electricity Market rules in Thermal Generation. Responsibilities include leading a compliance group, regulatory reporting, and ensuring adherence to performance standards. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and over 7 years of experience in electricity markets. This role is office-based and focuses on contributing to Synergy's sustainability goals.
Perth

The time to join Synergy has never been more exciting because you’ll be helping us to deliver on our commitment towards becoming a net zero carbon emission business by 2050.

We are investing $3 billion in large-scale renewables development and creating unlimited opportunities for our people to contribute to the growth of innovative solutions in our operations as we invest. This is your chance to help us transform the energy industry and build a more sustainable future for Western Australia.

Synergy is proud to be Western Australia’s largest electricity generator and energy retailer. We deliver secure electricity to homes and businesses throughout the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS) from Coral Bay in the north, to Kalgoorlie in the east, and to Esperance in the south

Click here to discover more about how Western Australia’s energy landscape is evolving to become more sustainable.

Role Description

The Technical Lead – Generation Performance a newly created opportunity in our Perth CBD office.

This role leads Synergy’s Thermal Generation efforts to ensure compliance with the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) Rules. It involves establishing and leading a compliance working group, understanding market rules including generator performance standards, and aligning compliance strategies with Synergy’s business objectives.

Additional responsibilities include regulatory reporting, developing, and implementing compliance management procedures, leading investigations into breaches, and ensuring corrective actions are in place. Effective communication, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, and actively promoting continuous improvement in compliance practices are essential for this role.

Job Responsibilities
• Work with engineering and operational teams to understand resolve generation performance risks and issues in line with WEM rules performance obligations. Coordinate and manage generator performance testing in line with capacity and Essential System Services certifications.
• Develop and implement controls to manage regulatory compliance risks, ensuring all activities comply with regulatory requirements and WEM obligations. Regularly assess and adjust controls based on regulatory changes.
• Work with asset teams, utilising Generator Performance Monitoring Plan to assess all Synergy Thermal Generation assets against established generator performance standards. Take a lead to address any generator performance gaps.
• Create and lead a cross-function compliance workgroup to monitor and manage Thermal Generation compliance obligations, ensuring consistent and coordinated compliance efforts across all sites. The Lead is required to collaborate with other asset management team within Future Energy Business Unit
• Prepare all statutory compliance reports and escalate non-compliance items by exception for management and relevant regulatory bodies and contribute to the Asset Management Plans by collaborating with the Asset Management team to provide insights on the compliance components of the Asset Management Plan.

What You Will Bring
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a closely related field or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in the electricity markets and power generation, particularly in compliance, regulatory, or similar roles.
• Strong ability to communicate with influence, leading cross-functional engagements with stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Continuous improvement and innovation - Challenges the status quo and established practices, driving continuous improvement.

What We Offer

Working for an employer of choice also means you will enjoy:
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Purchased Annual Leave
• Best practice parental leave

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Every Voice Matters

Our employees have a choice to work for Synergy and it’s a choice we respect and value. In addition to our focus on creating a greener future, Synergy is committed to its ‘people first’ culture and providing an exceptional place to work where our people experience a sense of belonging and have opportunities to learn and grow.

We understand that it is important for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the community in which we operate. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer since 2021 by the Diversity Council of Australia. Whatever your background or however you identify, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.

Applications close 28th January 2025, however, Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

Please email recruitment@synergy.net.au if you require assistance with submitting your application.