Senior DERMS Operator
Essential Energy
Oversee integration, operation, and monitoring of DER assets via DERMS.
8 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
New South Wales, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
3,280 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Distribution
Utility Services
Renewable Energy
Electricity Network Maintenance
Customer Services
Electricity Infrastructure
Network Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Infrastructure
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
der onboarding
connectivity troubleshooting
real-time monitoring
derms development
stakeholder engagement
escalation support
- Engaging with technology providers and CSIP-Aus clients, including Original Equipment Manufacturers, for onboarding and ongoing performance and operation of DER under their control.
- Providing higher-level escalation support for external and internal inquires
- Engaging internal and external stakeholders for seamless installation, onboarding, and operations of DER.
- Troubleshooting and addressing connectivity and testing issues.
- Collaborating with technical teams for ongoing development, enhancements, and improvements of DERMS solutions.
- Providing real-time monitoring and reporting on DER systems performance.
What you bring
it management
vpp
derms
csip-aus
troubleshooting
control systems
- Experience with IT projects and management of platforms
- Experience in operating Virtual Power Plant portfolios.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage diverse and complex issues, customer interactions, and complaints resolution.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment addressing system issues with urgent priorities.
- Experience with DER (Distributed Energy Resources) Management Systems.
- Strong IT technical skills and the ability to identify, investigate and troubleshoot complex issues.
- Extensive experience in operating and managing control systems.
- Understanding of the Common Smart Inverter Profile – Australia (“CSIP-Aus”).
- Operations and performance of DERMS solutions, including a Common Smart Inverter Profile – Australia (CSIP-Aus) Utility Server.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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Company
Overview
737,000 km²
Service Area
The company operates across a vast region spanning the size of Western Europe.
A$1.79B
Annual Revenue
Generates significant revenue primarily through electricity distribution and water management services.
1.4M
Power Poles
Operates and maintains an extensive network of power infrastructure supporting rural and remote areas.
4.6/ km
Customer Density
Maintains the lowest customer density network in the National Electricity Market.
- Operates an extensive network including ~183,000 km overhead lines and 360 zone substations.
- Projects include rural network upgrades, solar/battery connections, and remote flood recovery efforts.
- Subsidiary Intium provides innovative B2B energy solutions for Australia’s transition to renewables.
- Engineers maintain infrastructure across diverse terrains from alpine peaks to coastal zones.
- Make safety your own
- Be easy to do business with
- Make every dollar count
- Be courageous, shape the future
- Be inclusive, supportive and honest
1.54 + 2.08 GW
Renewables Connected
11 large-scale renewables and over 34,000 small-scale systems connected in the 2023-24 period.
33.7%
Renewables Contribution
Renewables supplied a significant portion of the network load by June 2024.
>96%
LED Lighting Rollout
Converted a vast majority of streetlights to LED in the 2022-23 period.
4 tonnes CO₂
CO₂ Reduction
Reduced emissions with Australia's first hydrogen-based power system in under a year.
- Net‑zero transition supported through electrification, EV scale‑up and optimised network connections
- Electrified fleet, deployed renewables and actively reduced network distribution losses
- Facilitated EV infrastructure across network and transitioned from 240 V to 230 V to increase export capacity
- Governance via Board, Executive, Sustainability Steering Committee with transparent public reporting
- Deployed first large network battery in Port Macquarie to support rooftop solar exports
30%
Female Participation Target
Committed to ≥30% female participation in the workforce.
6 Scholarships
Indigenous Scholarships
Awarded to university students as part of inclusion efforts.
26 Weeks
Parental Leave Duration
Number of weeks of parental leave offered to employees.
21%
Female Workplace Participation
Current percentage of female representation in the workforce.
- Inclusion Advisory Group established to address intersectionality
- Corporate mentoring program launched for all employees
- Completed first Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan; second RAP under development
- Launched internship program
- Exemption to allocate 30% of early-talent roles to women
- Delivered disability-aware recruitment training
- Conducted LGBTQIA+ awareness training and developed Autism awareness resources
- Menopause Friendly Australia accredited and Family Inclusive Workplace certified
- Bronze tier in Pride in Diversity’s Australian Workplace Equity Index
- Endorsed by WORK180 with Large Enterprise and Flexible Working Awards (2025)
- Flexible work options
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