AddressThis is a Permanent Full-time position based in Mel/Syd/Brisbane/Adelaide/Perth
AEMO at the Heart of Energy
We are the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), committed to designing and operating a sustainable energy system that delivers safe, reliable, and affordable electricity and gas. Our mission includes facilitating the transition to a net-zero energy system by 2050, working collaboratively with industry partners to achieve 100% renewable generation capability by 2025. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around Character, Commitment, and Connection.
Join us, as we contribute to this significant mission in the energy sector!
About the Team & the Position
The Operational DER (Distributed Energy Resources) Management team, within AEMO Operations, is responsible for integration of distributed energy resources (DER) into AEMO’s operational and technical functions. This includes analyzing DER behaviours, developing suitable power system models to represent the behaviours of DER during power system disturbances, applying these models to determine the impact of DER on power system security, and implementing the required management measures in AEMO’s operational systems.
Position Responsibilities
- Quantitative analysis of large, complex datasets to understand DER behaviours in power system disturbances.
- Development of improved tools for analysis of DER datasets
- Liaising with stakeholders on datasets and determining the causes of observed behaviours
- Develop suitable management approaches for any identified impacts of DER on system security.
- Draft reports and presentations that summarise findings, suitable for internal and external circulation.
- Working as part of a cohesive and collaborative team
- Collaborate with other AEMO teams and external stakeholders
- Collaborate and liaise with other AEMO teams and external stakeholders (such as network service providers and original equipment manufacturers) on DER integration.
Position Requirements
Skills & Experience:
Data science and data analysis skills, particularly working with large, complex datasets
- Programming skills and experience, particularly in R, Python, Grafana, or similar
- Experience working with power system datasets, such as PMU and waveform data, interval data from DER devices, AMI data, etc.
- Quantitative analysis skills, including problem solving, modelling, and critical thinking
- Ability to prepare high quality reports and summaries of analysis
Education/ professional Certifications:
- Tertiary qualification in electrical engineering, Data Science, or similar with a power system focus and more than 6 years experience in power system analysis or a related field.
In return some of our benefits to you
- Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options
- Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.
- Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
- Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
About Our Process
AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, or religion.
