Job Title: Energy Management Professional
About the Role:
This is a key position in our organisation, responsible for managing energy security while driving innovation and improvement in energy management.
We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong analytical mindset to lead our energy strategy and sourcing initiatives. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of energy markets, including gas and electricity, and be able to identify opportunities for cost reduction and risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Establish frameworks, policies, and processes to enable strategic energy procurement (electricity & gas sourcing), including risk management
* Work with business stakeholders to influence their operating decisions, ensure they have a detailed understanding of the cost of energy for budgets, and for forecasts throughout the year, and ensure real-time information on pricing developments that might affect day-to-day operating decisions is available to decision makers, and assist them in the development of operational plans to respond to energy markets
* Proactively manage relationships with external energy sources, through to negotiating contracts with key wholesale gas suppliers into AEMO gas markets, as well as run related ancillary services such as distributors, metering, and information analytics, and implement and negotiate agreements
* Work with CSR Treasury & Energy Operations to manage price exposure via financial markets; deliver ongoing analysis on pricing and risks to support decision making, using risk and other tools or developing additional software as needed for analytical decision making; as well as interactions with AEMO and the various market operations for day-to-day electricity and gas supply
* Prepare Board and Finance Committee papers for decision making
* Work with internal stakeholders to manage energy exposure and support achieving CSR's 2030 Sustainability goals
* Mentor and influence the organisation to achieve strategic and operational goals for the better management of energy
* Participate in industry groups e.g., Manufacturing Australia, to ensure CSR's interests are represented
Requirements:
* Minimum 10 years' experience in Energy markets, both gas and electricity, and have a deep understanding of developments in the areas of electricity and gas
* A degree in Engineering/Electrical Engineering or other relevant area
* Extensive knowledge & understanding of energy markets in gas and electricity, AEMO rules concerning the gas markets and the NEM, developments in relevant legislation, legal issues, and corporate policies
* Experience managing wholesale Gas Supply Agreements - including an understanding of the key gas suppliers and avenues to market, management of forecasts, nominations, overruns & gas transport arrangement. Negotiation skills whether on contracts or more broadly
* Strong analytic & strategic capabilities: Able to demonstrate complex problem-solving and able to recognise & act on opportunities
* Highly developed leadership, influencing, contract negotiation and consultation skills
* Demonstrated capability in innovatively developing & implementing strategies on continuous improvement initiatives (whilst utilising commercial acumen)
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
* Self-starter, highly motivated and proactive
* Systems skills: Advanced VBA, C#, C++ (highly desirable), knowledge of statistical packages, such as R, and desire to grow this experience
Benefits:
This role offers a challenging and rewarding career opportunity for an experienced energy professional looking to drive innovation and improvement in energy management. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our organisation's sustainability goals and contribute to shaping the future of our energy strategy.
About Us:
Our organisation is committed to reducing its environmental footprint and has set ambitious sustainability goals for 2030. We are seeking an experienced energy professional to join our team and help us achieve these goals.
How to Apply:
To express your interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications for the role.
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