Generation Dispatch Engineer - Hobart, Australia - Hydro Tasmania

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    Description

    Remotely monitor power stations, manage water storages and develop trading strategies to deliver renewable hydroelectricity to the National Electricity Market

    • Enjoy flexible work arrangements tailored to suit your lifestyle
    • Help keep the lights on, maximise commercial returns and support the State and People of Tasmania
    • Work in the Control Room of Australia's largest generator of renewable energy

    Salary range $102,324 – $118,621 plus super and shift allowance

    At Hydro Tasmania, we're leaders in renewable energy, powering Australia with clean hydropower. We really care about making a difference for better, but it's a big job and we can't do it alone. Which is right where you come in.

    Hydro Tasmania supports applications from all members of our community for equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility in all our vacancies, to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, disabilities and working arrangements, even in ways we have not thought of. Our merit based recruitment practices are founded on building diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace.

    About You:

    Your success in this role will be fuelled by your knack for solving problems: take in data, figure out a strategy and apply it. We are looking for someone who:

    • Has a love of learning: there's so much to learn and the environment we work in is continually evolving
    • Is a team player but can work autonomously. Collaboration and communication with your team are vital in this role but when required, you are able to take the reins and exercise independent judgement when the situation calls for it
    • A tertiary qualification in a technical discipline such as Engineering, Maths or Science (or equivalent experience with power station control and/or maintenance)

    About the role:

    Hydro Tasmania manages more water per year than any other company in Australia – the equivalent of over 26 Sydney Harbours. Help figure out how best to use this precious resource.

    It's a complex puzzle to piece together, and you'll work in collaborative team to dispatch 27 hydroelectric power stations and manage 50+ water storages in line with our environmental, societal and economic guidelines.

    Tying together water management and dispatch, you'll optimise when to provide clean energy to the National Electricity Market to maximise short-term trading revenue.

    This role requires participation in a flexible hybrid model as part of a 24 hour shift roster. Further information can be found in the attached Position Description: PD - Commercial - Generation Dispatch Engineer - HT4 - November 2021

    What you'll get back

    This is an opportunity to grow your career and redefine your role in tomorrow's industry landscape. We offer truly flexible work that suits you, a competitive remuneration package, and the rare opportunity to play a role in Australia's renewable energy transformation while enjoying the – lifestyle Tasmania has to offer.

    Hydro Tasmania is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and the great work we do through our Work180 page: Hydro Tasmania group | WORK180 Endorsed Employer

    If you want to make a difference for better

    Please attach your resume and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you will bring before 9am Monday 14 May 2024

    Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.