Power Generation & Distribution (Mining, Resources & Energy)
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 from 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: Remotely monitor GPG assets from the Control Center in Canberra (APREC), in accordance with the requirements of AEMO, National Electricity Rules (NER), safety requirements, performance maximization, all following procedures and equipment manuals.Assets and processes monitoring to ensure that operation is in accordance with all relevant operational requirements as well as monitor performance and condition of equipment recognizing any deviation from normal conditions.Real-time monitoring of equipment and substations, facing incidents, trips, warnings, and promptly reacting to try to reduce impact in operation.Actively follow up execution of required actions to solve warnings, unavailability, under-performance or other deviations with Remote O&M Control Rooms and/or Site Managers/Supervisors.Actively monitoring of asset compliance with energy targets, Generator Performance Standards and other parameters.Execution of remote maneuvers due to instructions imposed by the Market Operator (AEMO).Analysis of data evolution reflected in the SCADA systems and acting on the controls of the power plant in accordance with the established regulations and operating plans.Direct communication with Regional Manager and/or Site Managers for the coordination of programmed and non-programmed works, as well as notification of serious incidents in the grid or asset's equipment that require local action.Real-time interlocution with the Market Operator (AEMO) to attend any requirement.Real-time interlocution with Transmission network service providers according to Operating Protocols in place for each of the assets.Operational incident recording and reporting.Actuate according to Emergency Response Plans in place for each of the assets.Managing supplier relationships ensuring contractual terms are met.Execute daily reporting activities.Performance analysis activities assigned to Control Room Operators.Keep up to date appropriate records in Control Room Logbook.Collaborate in procedure development related to Control Room activities.Trading activities: Have basic exposure to Australian Energy Markets.Monitor Energy markets consistently throughout the shift.Actively analyze Energy markets to optimize position.Complete short, medium and real-time availability bidding.Survey auto-bidders activity, executing manual corrections when needed according to procedures.Actively bid assets in Energy Markets when required.Collaborate with other operators and traders to implement market-related initiatives.Ensure compliance with corporate and industry requirements.Functions and tasks Real-time operation Perform the remote operation and real-time supervision of wind turbines and substations, facing incidents, trips, warnings, programmed and non-programmed works, of the different assets operated by GPG in Australia from the APREC.
Execution of remote maneuvers due to instructions imposed by the Market Operator (AEMO).
Monitoring plants and processes to ensure operations are in accordance with all relevant operational requirements.
Analyzing the evolution of the data reflected in the tele-control systems and acting on the controls of the power plant in accordance with the established regulations and operating plans.
Monitoring the performance and condition of equipment and recognizing any deviation from normal conditions.
Internal Communication Direct communication with Regional Manager and/or Site Managers for the coordination of programmed and non-programmed works, as well as notification of serious incidents in the grid or asset's equipment that require local action.
Communication with Energy Markets management in relation to market situations.
External Communication Actively follow up execution of required actions to solve warnings, unavailability, under-performance or other deviations with Remote O&M Control Rooms and/or Site Managers/Supervisors.
Real-time interlocution with the Market Operator (AEMO) to attend any requirement.
Real-time interlocution with Transmission network service providers according to Operating Protocols in place for each of the assets.
Backoffice Daily reporting activities and other reporting collaborations.
Performance Analysis.
Elaboration of the dashboards used for the revision of the indicators (KPIs).
Maintenance of records and registers associated with the assets.
Health and Safety Commitment Ensure that all the general health and safety criteria and regulations defined by the Group are met in your working environment and, in particular, within the scope of your specific functions and competences, by carrying out any actions assigned or deemed necessary to implement the culture of anticipation to the risk and the prevention of accidents.
Initial training: Training related to renewable technology and its operation.Training on SCADA systems in place.Training in Market activities.Academic training Vocational Educational Training (VET) or an Associate Degree. Preferably Electrical, Renewable or IT.
Specific training Training related to wind turbines, batteries and/or solar farms will be positively regarded.
Training in control systems will be positively regarded.
Training in data management will be positively regarded.
Professional experience (area of activity, time in the post, functions) 2 years of experience in control and monitoring positions.
Specific knowledge Basic knowledge of practices, functions and processes that operation of a generation plant entails (preferably renewable).
Basic knowledge of the operation of the Australian energy market.
Data analysis capacity.
Excel high level.
Languages Other requirements Professional integrity.Self-knowledge.Flexibility.Your application will include the following questions:
Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as a Control Room Operator?What's your expected annual base salary?How much notice are you required to give your current employer? #J-18808-Ljbffr