Generation Dispatcher

6 days ago


Melbourne, Australia AGL Energy Full time

Powering Australian Life.

At AGL, we believe energy makes life better. That’s why we’re passionate about powering the way Australians live, work and move.

Like you, we believe that the world is going through extraordinary challenges. We don’t shy away from the tough questions and we consider the answers carefully. We work in partnership with our customers and communities, and take action to shape a better future for all.

As life changes, we join the change, constantly evolving over 185 years. Today we bring all that know-how to transform how Australians produce, share and consume energy. We’re investing in new ideas, partnerships and infrastructure - renewing and expanding our portfolio of sources and products to help make them more sustainable, reliable, affordable and useful.

We’ll continue to innovate in energy and other essential services to enhance the way Australians live, and to help preserve the world around us for future generations.

About the Role

A fantastic new opportunity has become available for a Generation Dispatcher to join our company. Reporting to the Production Leader, you will be responsible for the operational management of AGL Energy’s Melbourne Dispatch Centre. Working on a 24/7 roster, whilst on shift you will be responsible for the remote and safe operations of AGL’s over 2000MW Hydro, Wind, Solar and Battery generation portfolio.

What you’ll be doing
- Plan, organise and manage remote operations to ensure critical safety of production operations in meeting planned production targets is effective, safe and timely
- Provide incident management coordination and supervision and undertake routine emergency exercises.
- Plan and control water storages and rivers associated with electricity generation installations in a manner to optimise water movement.
- Work closely with Physical Markets Electricity Traders to inform them of unit capabilities to ensure energy and ancillary services are accurately offered into the NEM.
- Carry out duties in compliance with the National Electricity Rules.
- Manage all operational activities and requirements necessary for the safe and efficient remote operation of the AGL Renewables generation assets from the Melbourne CBD based Dispatch Centre.
- Liaise with external agencies and the national electricity market operator regarding generation and network market requirements.

About You

This opportunity will suit an individual who has demonstrated prior control/dispatch centre experience within a heavy industrial or processing environment (Power Industry preferred) and is comfortable working autonomously on a 24/7 rotating roster.

What you’ll bring to the table
- Prior experience in a control room/dispatch operator role.
- A successful track record with coordinating site-based teams across a business to delivery operational requirements.
- Strong understanding of HSE rules and regulations associated with plant operations
- Highly developed interpersonal skills to enable effective communication with all levels of stakeholders.
- Knowledge of power system fundamentals is advantageous.
- Tertiary qualifications or relevant industry experience is advantageous.

Inclusion at AGL

AGL has a commitment to maintain a diverse workforce, and welcomes the opportunity for applicants to share their lived experiences. We also recognise that some applicants may not wish to disclose, and we respect their decision. To learn more about reasonable adjustments that can be offered throughout the recruitment process, please visit:
AGL is a
_Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant_.

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