Forecaster - Energy System Analyst

20 hours ago

Otway Shire, Australia beBeeForecasting Full time $120,000 - $150,000
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Analyst to join our Operational Forecasting team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving forecast models for electricity demand, distributed photovoltaics, and variable renewable energy generation central to our market systems in both the National Electricity Market (NEM) and Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM).

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in science, engineering, mathematics, meteorology, or a related statistical discipline, as well as experience in the energy sector or similar industry, preferably in an operations, forecasting, or analytical role.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Manage operational forecasting models for electricity demand, rooftop PV, grid-scale solar farms, and wind farms, including the development of forecast models by updating inputs, parameters, and variables to reflect system changes and improve performance.
  • Work closely with our weather providers and control rooms to translate weather risks into system impacts and ensure operators have the information they need.
  • Coordinate across teams and markets to align tools, data, and forecasting processes between the NEM and WEM.
  • Contribute energy and weather information and insights into operational advisories, power system incident reviews, and market reports to support secure and reliable power system operations.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Tertiary qualifications in science, engineering, mathematics, meteorology, or a related statistical discipline.
  • Experience in the energy sector or similar industry, preferably in an operations, forecasting, or analytical role.
  • Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal, including experience preparing high-quality reports and presentations to communicate technical information to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Working knowledge of data analysis and statistical modelling techniques, including PowerBI, Databricks, SQL, and Excel.
  • Able to work collaboratively in a team environment and working across multiple projects.
Benefits

In return, we offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements, including part-time, job share, and hybrid options.
  • Professional development opportunities through projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance, and more.
  • Up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
  • Rewards for your hard work, including annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
  • A comprehensive wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks, and employee assistance program (EAP).
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment Type: Full-timeJob Function: Management and ManufacturingIndustry: Utilities

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