Project Analyst , Virtual Power Plant Operations

• Melbourne, AU
• Dynamic Team Environment
• Leader Energy Generator

Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, the company is investing in Australia’s energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including cleaner energy, renewables, and energy efficiency, looking ahead by creating new products and services to help brighten the lives and businesses of customers.

As an integral member of the Distributed Energy Business unit, you will work closely with the General Manager – New Energy across Virtual Power Plant (VPP) operations to deliver multiple value streams across FCAS, energy and potential network support services.

Responsibilities

• Developing new and innovative data management and governance concepts and solutions, improving data processes, managing stakeholder relationships, and providing technical advice
• Perform analysis related to the development of energy retail products for the Virtual Power Plant (VPP) platform
• Provide advice towards the optimisation of and overall improvements to data quality, and the delivery of projects to meet planned outputs
• Model, simulate and analyse economic elements of VPP projects and external projects for Distributed Energy Resources including residential battery storage systems, solar generation systems, EVs and industrial scale storage systems
• Frequently test all aspects of sites, systems, processes to identify and rectify issues ahead of dispatches
• Develop and implement specialised toolsets to harness the capability built within the new energy business division to exploit self-serve automation for benefit realisation
• Manage, coordinate and support projects, consultants, and data related technical work across the broader business

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in STEM or Business-related discipline
• 8+ years’ extensive technical experience in the field of data analysis
• Familiarity with the energy ecosystem, Australian electricity markets, DER landscape
• Experience in querying/data extraction including experience working with both structured and unstructured data, and combining complex datasets from disparate sources for analysis
• Extensive data analysis experience, including experience using a range of statistical models, methods and tools, machine learning, visual report writing, data modelling
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-level strategic analysis on complex topics, recognise opportunities and provide clear and concise insights to support strategic decision-making
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• Experience working in an Agile delivery environment is an advantage

As an employer of choice, our client offers a great place to do great work. No day is the same and their people are integrally involved in defining their culture, behaviours and success. Working together, they challenge each other and seize opportunities to learn and grow, both professionally and personally.

With a reputation for securing the most talented people available, our client offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation that include:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive or rewards program
• Comprehensive insurance plans
• Salary sacrifice arrangements
• Discounted gas and electricity
• Wellness programs
• Study assistance
• Career breaks
• Work-life balance programs
• A broad range of paid leave initiatives

NOTE: Please apply with a professional cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge, and experience relating to this opportunity and a current resume.

For further information, please contact:

D’Arcy Weil
St James Building, Mezzanine
555 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
T: +61 3 9999 7409 E: info@darcyweil.com