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AEMO at the Heart of Energy
AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s 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.
Department : Operations
Division: Operational Support
Reference number: 12444
AEMO at the Heart of Energy
AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s 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
Within AEMO’s Operational Support Division, the Operational Forecasting team has a number of streams: the Operational stream produces demand and wind/solar generation forecasts for AEMO’s dispatch, pre-dispatch and ST-PASA processes and supports the control room with visibility about risks related to those forecasts and weather impacts on the power system. The Data Science stream is responsible for the development and maintenance of Machine Learning models, custom tools and software and project work to assist with the delivery of these services.
This role can be based in any capital city.
What You Will Be Doing
Your role will be at the forefront of the energy transition in NEM and WEM, delivering data science services to the team, such as building forecasting tools for demand, distributed photovoltaics and variable renewable energy generation.
You’ll Undertake Data Extraction, Analysis And Reporting And Provide Expert Advice And Direction On Modelling And Analysis, Software Development, Data Engineering And Forecasting Techniques. This Is Done In a Small Team, That Has Access To Advanced Computational Resources And Toolkits (including In AI/ML) While Engaging With a Range Of Internal And External Stakeholders (energy Market Participants, Regulators And Weather Providers). You Will
* Support the Operational Forecasting team delivering its forecast obligations, through assisting producing the forecasts needed, validating outcomes and developing/maintaining systems and tools (including dashboards) used by the operational stream.
* Assist with project development tasks, including the Engineering Roadmap and its subcomponents to develop the tools needed to be able to deliver quality forecasts as the system evolves with the Energy Transition.
What You Will Bring To The Role
* Relevant tertiary qualifications such as Computer Science, Data Science, Software Development, Mathematics, Statistics and Engineering.
* Understanding of role and functions of AEMO, and operation of the NEM, WEM and Australian gas markets is desirable but not essential.
* Ideally a statistical or data science background to deliver demand, wind and solar forecasts, including assisting with the design and development of conceptual models for use in answering operational, business or regulatory questions.
* Some exposure to Software Development best practises, including collaborative coding standards, dev-test-release cycles, GitOps etc, used to implement models, data flows and dashboards in Python, R, SQL or similar.
* Knowledge of Containerisation technology and a willingness to learn Linux system administration, including networking and storage.
* Experience in undertaking data preparation and manipulation for big-data analysis.
* Ability to communicate both verbally and written in a clear, accurate and concise manner.
In Return Some Of Our Benefits To 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
AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, religion and our First Nation peoples. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants' needs during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing talent@aemo.com.au .
For more information on the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) please refer to www.aemo.com.au or visit one of our social media channels below.
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