Market Operations Controller

Squadron Energy is Australia's leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia. With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, we work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia's clean energy future.

We are 100% Australian owned and have 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy in operation and 900MW under construction.

Why work with us?

Our goal is to improve the environment for current and future generations by leading Australia's transition to renewable energy. Our people are driven by their passion to make a meaningful difference in the world, to their families and friends, and to themselves.

Though we are united by this common goal, we view the tremendous diversity in our team's cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds as one of our greatest assets. This sense of camaraderie and cross-disciplinary expertise spurs drive and commitment to the growth of our business.

Join Squadron Energy as a Market Operations Controller and play a key role in the real-time monitoring and control of cutting-edge renewable assets. This is a dynamic opportunity to work at the heart of the National Electricity Market, ensuring compliance, optimising performance, and contributing to Australia's clean energy future. If you're detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and passionate about energy operations, this role offers a fast-paced environment with real impact.

The Role

Reporting to the Market Operations Manager, the Market Operations Controller is responsible for the safe and efficient monitoring and control of all Squadron Energy assets under operations, ensuring regulations and compliance are being met.

You will be a dedicated team player with high standards and attention to

detail, motivated to deliver a first-class professional Monitoring and Control service.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensuring safe operation & National Energy Rules/National Electricity Market (NER/NEM) compliance of Squadron Energy's assets at all times.

• Monitor & control of assets via SCADA systems, reacting to plant alerts and contingency events in the NEM.

• Interfacing with Network Service Providers (NSP), Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), the wider Squadron Energy operational team and other applicable entities regarding asset outages, generation constraints and/or specific production and network conditions.

• Maintain a strong understanding of NER/NEM compliance requirements.

• Contributing to NER/NEM compliance plans for Squadron Energy's assets.

• Bidding in the NEM according to internal trading strategies.

• Monitoring market dispatch solutions and activities of Squadron Energy's assets as well as other NEM participants via provided IT systems to optimise dispatch outcomes.

• Maintain up-to-date understanding of NEM conditions and developments, particularly in the short/medium term.

• Contribute and optimize Squadron Energy's trading, firming and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) strategies given prevailing and expected market outcomes, in conjunction with the Energy & Strategy Analyst.

• Reporting and Data Analysis, audit daily checklists and handovers

• Provide real-time operational and revenue performance statuses of Squadron Energy assets as required.

• Drafting and maintaining up to date departmental operations procedures and guides in line with Quality Management Policy, in cooperation with the Market Operations Manager.

• Maintain strong attention to detail in performing quality control on the output of key Operations Centre (OC) reports and requests, proposing and implementing processes to improve the OC's production quality as required

About you

You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Data Science, IT or Finance

• Adept in Excel and intermediate in other computer programs such as SCADA systems, SQL or other programming languages

• Experience in renewables or utility industry (desirable)

• Experience in a trading desk, control centre or shift work environment (desirable)

• Working knowledge of utility wind and solar power generation and protection components, including SCADA and HMI systems (desirable)

• Working knowledge of the National Electricity Market (NEM) dispatch process (desirable)

To Apply

Squadron Energy is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

If you want to make a meaningful difference in this world then we encourage you to take the next steps:

• Submit your updated resume outling your relevant experience to date.

• Attach a cover letter outlining your motivations behind applying for this role.

Please Note

Appointment to this position will be subject to reference checks, a National Police Check and other applicable background screening if required.

Squadron Energy does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited CVs received will not be considered, and no fees will be paid for such submissions.