Senior Market Modelling Analyst

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 southClick to discover more about how Western Australia’s energy landscape is evolving to become more sustainable.Role Summary:The Senior Market Modelling Analyst is an exciting opportunity in our Strategic Analysis and Financial Planning team based at our Perth CBD office.The purpose of the role is to support strategic initiatives and commercial decision making through operational energy Market Modelling and the provision of energy market insights.Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Undertake operational dispatch and investment modelling utilising Synergy's energy Market Modelling tool (PLEXOS).
• Support the review and development of key market assumptions which underpin energy Market Modelling activities, e.g. SWIS demand, distributed energy resources, generation operational parameters, fuel market outlook.
• Undertake end-to-end modelling processes for Synergy’s long-term supply position helping establish and maintain robust and repeatable data management processes.
• Develop bespoke operational analysis to support project tasks as they arise.
• Research the market environment outlook and future developments to inform and support the delivery of key accountabilities.

What you’ll bring:

• Tertiary education qualifications in one of the following or closely related disciplines: Commerce (e.g. Economics, Finance, Accounting), Engineering, Statistics/Mathematics
• More than 5 years’ experience in a business analyst or operational/ technical analyst role within an energy related (e.g., electricity, oil & gas) or industrial/mining organisation.
• Experience managing generation operational performance or using plant dispatch models to optimise market outcomes within the WA wholesale electricity market or national electricity market.
• Detailed knowledge of energy or utility business models and value chains impacting financial outcomes.
• Strong modelling and analytics capability (advanced Excel and SQL development)

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

Click for a full list of our benefitsEvery Voice MattersOur 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 for 2021-22 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.Please email recruitment@synergy.net.au if you require assistance with submitting your applicationSynergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified