Operations Controller

Job Description

Job Title: Operations Controller – Renewable Energy. Location: Canberra, Australia

Responsibilities:

• Monitor & control renewable energy assets using SCADA systems for safe & efficient operations.
• Respond to real-time events in the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM) & manage alerts.
• Coordinate with Transmission Network Service Providers (TNSPs), AEMO, & other stakeholders on outages, constraints, & network conditions.
• Analyze electrical performance, power flow, & dispatch solutions for optimization.
• Interpret technical specifications, regulations, & power generation equipment drawings;
• Collaborate with the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team to improve asset availability & efficiency.
• Monitor market activities using AEMO systems & execute re-bidding strategies.
• Develop operational reports (daily, weekly, monthly) for internal & external use;
• Utilize tools like MATLAB, VBA, Power BI, & Tableau to analyze operational data.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of OCC systems, functions, & procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Commerce, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the energy sector;
• Strong analytical & data interpretation skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 shift-based environment under high operational pressure.
• Highly reliable, organized, & team-oriented;
• Fluent in English (written & spoken).
• Experience in a trading desk or control center is an advantage.

Benefits & Instructions:

• Permanent contract with 24/7/365 shift rotation.
• Competitive salary range of AUD 95,000 - 102,000.
• Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art Operations Control Centre.
• Continuous learning & career growth within a global renewable energy leader.