Python Job: Distributed Energy Resources Analyst

• Join the Asset Management group as Ausgrid embarks on an exciting transformation journey!
• Permanent full-time role | $131,204 - $155,333 base salary + 15% Super + fortnightly RDO
• Be based at our Head Office location in Haymarket, Sydney

Imagine a world where possibilities are widespread. Ausgrid is the forefront of the transitioned future. We are the leader in connecting communities easily to their energy supply choices, while striving for net zero. Are you ready to play your part in an evolving industry?

We are the largest distributor of electricity on Australia’s east coast, providing power to 1.8 million customers with over four million Australians relying on us every day. Our network is made up of substations, powerlines, underground cables and power poles, spanning 22,275 square kilometres throughout Sydney, the Central Coast and the Hunter Valley.

Our vision is simple; for our communities to have the power in a resilient, affordable, net zero future.

Our primary focus is the safe management and operation of the electricity network. Day-to-day we are actively operating, maintaining, repairing and building our electricity network with a focus on safety and reliability. Our job is to make sure the network is ready for a future where renewables play a major role in the power mix.

We take pride in knowing that the work we collectively achieve today, will transform the world tomorrow. We value a culture of working and living safe, being customer focussed, commercially minded, collaborative, honest, accountable, and respectful. It is through our values that our employees grow and thrive in our business.

Our people are critical to our success. With this in mind, we are committed to driving diversity and inclusion within our workplace by implementing ambitious gender equity targets. We want our business to reflect the voices of the communities we serve. Our diverse workforce has allowed Ausgrid to create a rich community with shared values and goals amongst our workforce.

To build our future, we are looking to enrich our internal talent with people from all genders, communities, and culturally diverse backgrounds.

Light up your career with Ausgrid.

Role overview

We are currently recruiting for a Distributed Energy Resource Analyst to support Ausgrid’s planning, DER and customer demand forecasting, and design and delivery of projects to deliver new and innovative flexibility service solutions to better manage the grid.

As the DER Analyst, you will be part of a team responsible for driving innovation and learning at Ausgrid as we navigate the clean energy transition. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Driving development and delivery of customer research and innovation trials to address knowledge gaps relating to emerging technologies;
• Delivering expert analysis outcomes to support trials, programs and other research activities
• Assisting with development and delivery of industry leading customer insights to inform Ausgrid’s forecasts, strategies and plans.

What we are looking for

We need someone who can hit the ground running! The ideal candidate will hold degree level qualifications in Engineering or related technical discipline, coupled with a strong understanding of customer behaviours and preferences related to energy use, distributed energy resources and existing and emerging technologies.

You bring with you proven analytical skills, experience in understanding new technologies, a drive to innovate and a high level of adaptability to change.

To be successful, you will have

• Degree level professional qualification in engineering or relevant discipline
• Experience supporting or leading the scoping and delivery of research and innovation projects or trials in a collaborative environment
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to identify and critically analyse technical and financial aspects of energy use and technology performance
• Experience using data analysis tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, SAS, advanced Excel, Databricks or similar for consumer energy data modelling or forecasting
• Strong understanding of the technical and commercial aspects of customer energy use, emerging technologies, distributed energy resources and related fields
• Good stakeholder management experience to support engagement with different stakeholder groups within Ausgrid and externally
• Good technical knowledge of demand management, electricity networks, electricity network planning and related fields
• Demonstrated experience in achieving outcomes in a collaborative environment focused on problem solving and business improvement
• Superior written communication skills with proven experience with reports, memo’s, board papers, and presentations
• Highly evident oral communication skills with ability to explain complex and technical concepts tailored to the intended audience

What’s in it for you?

• Enjoy a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) in support of work life balance
• Competitive 15% superannuation, increasing to 15.5%, September 2023
• In line with our diverse workforce, we support flexibility in all its forms in line with business deliverables. This includes but not limited to condensed work weeks, part time working, job sharing, remote working, flexible hours, and time off in lieu
• Our gender-neutral parental leave is competitive and provides our employees with 16 weeks paid leave including superannuation payments
• We have in place mentoring circles for our women with senior male and female mentors
• We invest in our people’s development through secondments, Ausgrid onsite training and varied leadership opportunities
• We focus on the talents of our internal workforce. In the last year over 130 employees were promoted into new roles
• Our recognition program – Amped – recognises employee contributions, behaviours, and achievements through gift e-cards, quarterly and annual awards
• We have a generous study assistance program
• Our employees stick with us with a very low turnover of 3.9%
• Enjoy an annual employee day
• We provide access to novated leasing for private use vehicles
• We support corporate social responsibility, enjoy paid community service leave
• We have developed and are executing our fourth Reconciliation Action Plan
• We have an Annual free flu vaccination program
• Corporate Health Discounts through NIB and Bupa!
• Health and Wellness Program provides employees access to gyms/pools across the east coast.
• The Ausgrid Staff Club membership gives you access to a range of discounted entertainment, social events and access to company owned holiday accommodation!
• In the unfortunate circumstances where it is needed, employees can access family and domestic violence leave
• Our Employee Assistance Provider – Converge International - provides a range of support services to our employees at no charge

Interested? We would love to hear from you!

Check out how you can light up your career at Ausgrid here!

Application close date: 24, May 2023 at 11:55pm

Ausgrid – An Equal Opportunity Employer

To deliver the best possible service to our customers we strive towards a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Ausgrid is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQI+ community and Indigenous Australians.

Please note – Unsolicited resumes/applications from agencies will not be accepted by Ausgrid