Originator, Power Markets APAC
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Job Summary
Job Title: PPA Originator
Department:APAC Energy Markets
Reporting to:Director Energy Markets APAC
Location: Sydney or Melbourne
We are Lightsource bp and were on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade weve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable reliable large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety Integrity Respect Sustainability and Drive.
We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace uphold the highest standards of integrity and demonstrate respect for colleagues communities and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition.
Together these values shape how we engage assess and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.
What Youll do (the role)
Summary
The APAC Energy Markets team plays a critical role insecuring revenue streamstodrive value andmanagemarket riskforLightsource bpsAPACrenewableelectricity generationand storage portfolio.
AsaPPA Originator you willbeinvolvedin thedevelopment and implementation of origination and hedging strategies to support the Australian and New Zealand generation and storage pipeline and portfolio. You willplay a key roleinactivities for securing offtake arrangementsincluding coordinating submissionsRfPresponsesand other originationprocess.
Your scope will include energy marketing origination and PPA management and reporting.
In this role you will:
Develop and grow relationships with counterparties across utilitiescorporatesand governments as well as market consultants and brokers for Lightsource bp in Australiaand New Zealand.
Contribute to the identificationand originationofopportunities for revenue contractingofrenewable generation and storage assets in Australia.
Contribute to building market intelligence and support market analytics and pricing activities.
Manage environmental product positions.
Co-ordinatetimelysubmissions to tendersand ad hoc proposalsfor renewable generation and storage offtakes.
Work closely with key internal stakeholders across development planning legalstructured financedeliveryand asset management teams todelivera seamless product to clients.
Who were looking for
Knowledge and Experience
Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in the National Electricity Market in addition to utility scale renewables experience.
Well-informed onenergy market developments regulatorychangesandcompetitortracking.
Strong commercial acumen and familiaritywith power purchase agreements andenergy storage contract structures.
Demonstrated analyticalcapabilityanda track recordofidentifyingand evaluating opportunitiesandcontractingstructures to supportrenewableenergy development and portfoliooptimization.
Experience building client relationshipswithin the energy and corporate sectors.
Previousenergymarketsor analytics experience is highly desirable.
Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
Relevantuniversitydegree.
Why youll make a great member of the team
Personal qualities
Ahighly motivated individual who can flourish in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
Strong communicationand presentation to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
Commercially driven capable ofworking independently and asa strong teamcontributor.
Creativethinkerwho can find solutions adapt to market developments and find new ways of doing things to drive value.
Why youll want to work for us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible
Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognised
Alongside a competitive salary we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus retention bank health insurance superannuation and other local benefits.
Be inspired
Join an agile international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people communities ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.
Our core values
Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety Integrity Respect Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
Youll Want to Stay with us
At Lightsource bp youll work within agile cross-functional teams where diverse perspectives come together. Our culture embraces open knowledge sharing and collaboration empowering you to learn from others and accelerate progress collectively.
Your career growth is our priority and a shared journey. We are committed to developing talent from within and prepare you for career advancement so you can shape a fulfilling and lasting journey here.
In todays fast-changing world a learning mindset is essential and therefore we proactively support upskilling to help you push your skill boundaries and stay ahead in your field so you can not only keep pace with change but confidently shape a brighter future.
Key Skills
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About Company
Lightsource bp is a global solar leader working with utilities, businesses, local communities and governments to help meet the demand for sustainable energy.
