Principal Analyst Settlements
Job Summary
Division: Western Australia & Strategy
Department: WA Market Development & Energy Procurement
Reference number:13063
Engagement type:Permanent
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 role
The WA Market Reforms team sits within the Western Australia division and is responsible for the working with the Western Australian Government to define and implement policy change to the Western Australian Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) and WA Gas Bulletin Board.
You will work autonomously to lead the analysis design and implementation of complex process and system changes to execute the WA Governments energy policy across AEMOs systems and processes. As a subject matter authority on energy settlement practices you will provide expert advice to the WA Government to support the development of rule changes and lead the subsequent implementation of the policy within AEMOs systems and processes.
What you will be doing
- Work with AEMO teams and WA Government to contribute expert advice on mathematical or process implementation to design complex market enhancement and/or process improvements through regulatory change.
- Leverage subject matter expertise of markets systems and processes to proactively identify and manage complex technical operational regulatory and policy risks across metering settlement prudentials and retail market functions supported by robust quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Lead the identification and analysis of changes to procedures processes and/or systems resulting from regulatory change including elaborating settlement policy as mathematical formula.
- Provide direction to projects during feasibility and support project resources during implementation by providing expert understanding of the ESM and GSI rules mechanics of electricity and gas systems and a technical understanding of AEMOs systems and processes.
- Coach and supporting team members to develop expert technical advice and business acumen on complex cross functional technical operational regulatory or policy issues affecting AEMOs functions.
What you will bring to the role
- Experienced energy sector professional with a comprehensive understanding of the WA energy markets and power systems and demonstrated experience in project delivery of IT systems and process.
- Significant experience in a commercial or regulatory environment ideally but not limited to experience in the Energy sector and experience interpreting and operating in compliance with technical documents and/or legal instruments such as rules and regulations.
- Proven qualitative and quantitative analytical skills with the ability to deal with a range of complex issues concurrently propose technically resourceful evidenced based solutions to issues and execute solutions in a constructive and timely manner.
- Proficient expertise with developing mathematical equations and notations using markup languages like LaTeX.
- Experience related to metering prudentials and settlements in the WEM is highly desirable
In return some of our benefits to you
- Flexible working: work from home part timejob share hybrid optionsand additional leave options
- Professional development via projects industry networksjob 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
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
AEMO manages electricity and gas systems and markets across Australia, helping to ensure Australians have access to affordable, secure and reliable energy.