Overview
GPGA is the Australian majority-owned subsidiary of Global Power Generation (GPG) which is the international power generation arm of the Spanish Naturgy Energy Group.
GPGA was created to bring to life a portfolio of projects ensuring sustainable sources of energy, developing rural communities, spreading state of the art renewable technologies, and helping to prevent weather changes resulting by greenhouse gas emissions.
About the Role:
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Control Room Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess proven control room experience and demonstrate strong skills in AEMO, NER, and safety requirements. A solid understanding of the Australian energy markets and technical proficiency with SCADA systems are essential for success in this role.
If you are passionate about energy management and excel in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and become a key part of our innovative team.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
- Mission and priority objectives: Remotely monitor GPG assets from the Control Center in Canberra (APREC), in accordance with AEMO, National Electricity Rules, safety, performance maximization, and all procedures and equipment manuals.
- Monitor assets and processes to ensure operation complies with relevant requirements; assess performance and condition of equipment and detect deviations.
- Real-time monitoring of equipment and substations; promptly react to incidents, trips, warnings to reduce impact.
- Follow up execution of required actions to resolve warnings, un-availabilities, under-performance or other deviations with Remote O&M; Control Rooms and Site Managers/Supervisors.
- Monitor asset compliance with energy targets, Generator Performance Standards and other parameters.
- Execute remote maneuvers as instructed by the Market Operator (AEMO).
- Analyze data evolution in SCADA and control power plant operations per regulations and operating plans.
- Communicate with Regional Manager or Site Managers for programmed/non-programmed works and notify serious incidents requiring local action.
- Interact in real time with AEMO and Transmission Network Service Providers according to operating protocols.
- Record and report operational incidents; act according to Emergency Response Plans.
- Manage supplier relationships ensuring contractual terms are met.
- Execute daily reporting activities and performance analyses; maintain Control Room Logbook.
- Collaborate on procedure development related to Control Room activities.
- Trading activities: have basic exposure to Australian Energy Markets; monitor markets during shifts; analyze markets to optimize position; perform short, medium and real-time availability bidding; monitor auto-bidders and perform manual corrections; bid assets when required.
- Access CCTV systems to enhance site security; monitor weather forecasts and issue alerts; handle emergency calls from asset personnel or stakeholders.
- Liaise with IT support to maintain availability of essential software and hardware; liaise with Maintenance Contractors to maximise availability as directed.
- Participate in 24/7/365 shift rotation and handover; may be required to cover shifts outside ordinary hours per GPGA policy.
- Collaborate with other operators and traders on market-related initiatives; ensure compliance with corporate and industry requirements.
- Write and maintain up-to-date departmental procedures and guides in cooperation with Control Room Manager, Energy Market Manager, and Site Managers.
- Maintain operational relationships with O&M; Contractors, AEMO, TNSPs, government representatives, off-takers and PPA parties as required.
- Implement GPGA trading and optimization strategies given prevailing and expected market outcomes.
- Coordinate maintenance and outages with direction from Control Room Manager, Site Manager and Energy Market Manager; include notifications to AEMO.
- Analyze operational data from all assets and provide first-line reports to revenue management and operational teams in Australia and globally.
Functions and Tasks
- Real-time operation: Perform remote operation and real-time supervision of wind turbines and substations from APREC; execute remote maneuvers as instructed by AEMO; monitor plants and processes for compliance with requirements; analyze data evolution and act per regulations and plans; monitor equipment performance and condition.
Internal Communication
- Direct communication with Regional Manager/Site Managers for coordination of works and notification of serious incidents requiring local action; communicate market situations to Energy Markets management.
External Communication
- Follow up actions to resolve warnings or deviations with Remote O&M; Control Rooms/Supervisors; real-time liaison with AEMO and with Transmission Network Service Providers per asset protocols.
Backoffice
- Daily reporting and collaboration; develop dashboards for KPI review; maintain asset records and registers.
Health and Safety Commitment
- Ensure compliance with general health and safety criteria and regulations; contribute to culture of risk anticipation and accident prevention.
The Group’s Corporate Responsibility Policy
- Apply Group values to unit management through Corporate Responsibility Policies: Customer Orientation, Commitment to Results, Environment, Concern for People, Health and Safety, Social Responsibility and Integrity.
Academic Training
- Vocational Educational Training (VET) or Associate Degree; preferably Electrical, Renewable or IT.
Specific Training
- Training related to wind turbines, batteries or solar farms is positively regarded; training in control systems; training in data management is positively regarded.
Professional Experience
- 2 years of experience in control and monitoring positions.
Specific Knowledge
- Basic knowledge of generation plant operations (prefer renewable); basic knowledge of the operation of the Australian energy market; data analysis capacity; high level Excel.
Languages
Other Requirements
- Professional integrity; self-knowledge; flexibility.
Notes
GPGA is the Australian majority-owned subsidiary of Global Power Generation (GPG) which is the international power generation arm of the Spanish Naturgy Energy Group. Global Power Generation Pty Ltd plays a significant role in Australia\'s renewable energy sector, with a focus on developing wind energy projects. Their contributions help Australia progress towards its renewable energy and emissions reduction targets.
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