PSO Controller

Career Opportunities: PSO Controller (12518)

Requisition ID12518-Posted -NEM RTO-Operations-Brisbane- AEMO Office (1) -Energy Operations

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
At a time when Australia is witnessing a once in a century transformation of the Energy industry, AEMO’s National Electricity Market (NEM) Real Time Operations (RTO) team has an exciting opportunity as a Power System Operations Controller at our Norwest and Brisbane offices.

What you will be doing

Reporting to the Manager NEM RTO, you will play a critical role in maintaining a secure and reliable power system. You will carry out real time operational control of the NEM and Interconnected National Electricity System, identifying risks and acting when necessary. Other duties include:

- Work as part of a team as required by the 24/7 shift roster.
- Perform the real time Dispatch, Voltage and Security functions for the designated regions of responsibility in accordance with established procedures and standards.
- Undertake Real Time monitoring, analysis and control of the Interconnected National Electricity System to identify issues / violations.
- Perform complex computer-based network analysis to determine solutions and act when necessary.
- Take decisive and timely action following a contingency to ensure the power system remains in a satisfactory operating state and is promptly returned to a secure and reliable operating state.

What you will bring to the role

- Relevant tertiary qualifications (preferably in Electrical Engineering) or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and maintain a high degree of organisation, coordination and communication with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent interpretative and problem-solving skills, with an ability to make timely decisions to resolve complex technical issues based on a balance of analysis, wisdom, experience and practical judgement, with and without precedents.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, accurate and concise manner, both verbally and in written form.

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

At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any accessibility requireme nt s to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us a t talent@aemo.com.au

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