Principal Analyst Energy Market Modelling
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Job Summary
Division:System Design
Department:Forecasting
Reference number:13012
Engagement type:Permanent
This is a Permanent Full-Time position based in Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane/Adelaide/Perth.
AEMO at the Heart of Energy
AEMO is Australias independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMOs purpose is to ensure safe reliable and affordable energy today and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this.
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 transition in the energy sector!
About the Team & the Position
The System Design Division plays a critical role in AEMOs success driving the organisations collaborative and industry-wide efforts in meeting the challenges of a transitioning energy system. The Division includes specialist areas in system planning forecasting future energy systems as well as onboarding and connections.
The Market Operability team is seeking a Principal Analyst to undertake advanced energy modelling and analysis for the east coast gas and electricity systems. The team is responsible for the delivery of Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) operability forecasting for the Integrated System Plan (ISP) for the National Electricity Market (NEM) and integrated gas and electricity modelling for the ISP.
As a Principal Analyst you will be responsible for providing strategic direction to key reports overseeing modelling and analysis and communicating results to various internal and external stakeholders. You will use a mix of forecast methods for the gas and electricity markets and modelling techniques focused on system optimisation over the short medium and long-term. The Principal Analyst will lead model developments and improvements affecting short-term modelling to better analyse the reliability of the future energy system and support the development of the ISP
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide expert technical advice expertise and leadership on market modelling matters including coordination of the GSOO process leading short-term market modelling components of the ISP.
- Apply advanced modelling methods economic theory and/or technical engineering knowledge to finalise model inputs and assumptions run models analyse results and present analysis in written reports and verbal presentations.
- Support the Manager in stakeholder coordination functions and facilitate industry forums to ensure that AEMOs planning activities are effectively coordinated and communicated with stakeholders
- Support the Manager in people-management related processes such as recruitment and development of staff training and regular feedback and performance appraisals.
- Support the Manager in stakeholder coordination functions and facilitate industry forums to ensure that AEMOs planning activities are effectively coordinated and communicated with stakeholders
Position Requirements
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in energy market simulation software (preferably PLEXOS) and forecasting tools and processes.
- Demonstrated experience in energy market analysis (electricity and/or gas) and the interpretation of analysis performed by others.
- Demonstrable experience in managing projects and people to achieve timely delivery of specified outcomes.
- Knowledge and experience in analysing the physical operation of the electricity and/or gas systems and the overarching markets and
- understanding of power system reliability assessments.
- Experience in writing technical reports and other documents that convey in simple terms complex ideas and analysis.
- Very strong communication skills particularly the ability to present modelling and analysis and make recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
Education/ professional Certifications:
- Tertiary and/or post graduate qualifications in mathematics economics data science physics or engineering or an appropriate technology discipline.
In return some of our benefitsto 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.
- Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
- Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program discounted health insurance gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
About Our Process
At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the application or interview process simply let us know by emailing us at
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Microsoft Access
- SQL
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Securities Law
- Data Mining
- Investment Banking
- Market Research
- Microsoft Excel
- Visual Basic
- Bloomberg
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
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