Operations Controller

Founded in 2008, Neoen is one of the world's leading independent producers of exclusively renewable energy.
With proven expertise in solar power, onshore wind power and storage, the company plays an active role in the energy transition by producing competitive, clean, local energy on four continents.
After a six-fold increase in the last seven years, its capacity in operation or under construction stands at 8.9 GW.
Neoen's flagship operations are France's most powerful solar farm (300 MWp) in Cestas, Finland's largest wind farm (404 MW) in Mutkalampi and two of the world's most powerful large-scale storage plants, both in Australia:
Collie Battery (219 MW/877 MWh) and Hornsdale Power Reserve (150 MW / 193.5 MWh).
A player in the fight against global warming, Neoen's mission is to accelerate the energy transition.
As a responsible company whose long-term vision is reflected in a strong and sustainable growth strategy, Neoen is targeting more than 10 GW capacity in operation or under construction in the course of 2025.
Neoen is listed in Compartment A of Euronext's regulated market in Paris (ISIN code:
FR0011675362, Ticker:
NEOEN) on the SBF 120, CAC Mid 60 and S&P 600 indices.

Missions

As an Operations Controller with a focus on electrical engineering, you will join Neoen's state-of-the-art Operations Control Centre in Canberra.
You will play a critical role in monitoring, controlling, and optimizing Neoen's renewable energy assets, leveraging your expertise in power systems, energy markets, and advanced technologies.

This position offers the opportunity to combine real-time operational responsibilities with the application of electrical engineering principles to enhance asset performance and ensure safe, efficient operations.

Your role will include:

• Monitor and control Neoen's renewable energy assets via SCADA systems, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
  
• React to real-time events in the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM), addressing system alerts and notifications.
  
• Interface with Transmission Network Service Providers (TNSPs), AEMO, and other entities to manage outages, generation constraints, and production/network conditions.
  
• Analyse and optimise electrical performance, including power flow and dispatch solutions.
  
• Interpret technical specifications, drawings, and regulations for power generation equipment.
  
• Collaborate with the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team to maximise asset availability and efficiency.
  
• Monitor and respond to market activities using AEMO systems, ensuring compliance and maximising dispatch outcomes.
  
• Execute re-bidding strategies to optimise energy generation based on prevailing market conditions.
  
• Produce and contribute to operational reports (daily, weekly, monthly) for internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Use tools like MATLAB, VBA, Power BI, and Tableau to analyse operational data and develop solutions to enhance performance.
  
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives for OCC systems, procedures, and performance metrics.
  

As part of the 24/7 Control Centre team, you will contribute to:

• Writing and maintaining up-to-date departmental procedures and guides under the lead of Market Managers and Asset Managers;
• Bidding and maintaining compliance of all assets;
• Maintaining operational relationships with O&M Contractors, AEMO, TNSPs, Governments, off-takers and PPA representatives, as required;
• Implementing bid strategies given prevailing and expected market outcomes;
• Coordinating specific maintenance and outage performance on behalf of the Asset Manager, including communication with Contractor, TNSP and AEMO;
• Analysing assets operational data and providing first line reports to the revenue management and asset management teams both within Australia and globally;
• Continuous improvement of OCC systems, functions and procedures to deliver increased performance based on Key Performance Indicators.
  

Profile

• You hold a relevant degree in engineering, data science, commerce or a similar field.
  
• You have at least 1 year of experience within the energy sector.
  
• You are comfortable with Excel, analysing data and communicating your results.
  You are rigorous and analytical.
  
• You are reliable, organised and team-focused.
  
• You are experienced and/or comfortable with working in a 24/7/365 shift-based team.
  
• You have a capacity to work under intense and constant operational pressure.
  Therefore, you can sustain the necessary concentration levels for long periods of time.
  
• You can self-regulate to maintain a healthy approach to a work of this nature, whilst delivering on the needs of the business.
  
• Your English is fluent (written and spoken).
  
• Previous experience in a trading desk or a control centre would be highly regarded.
  

Our complex projects benefit greatly from the input of people with a wide range of backgrounds, views, and skills.
We welcome applications from anyone who shares our values and feels they could help us accelerate the energy transition.