Operations Controller

Overview

Real-time monitoring and dispatch of renewable generation assets, ensuring 24/7 safe operation.

Key Responsibilities

• hv switching
• power monitoring
• dispatch coordination
• report generation
• on-call
• system analysis

Tasks

-In time, participate and coordinate HV switching operations at generation assets. -Liaise and coordinate with the global operations teams within Spain and AEMO and various NSPs. -Provide input and assist in the development of CECOER AU operational procedures. -Support and close liaison with Acciona’s Australian Energy Markets team, including the use of AEMO’s marketing systems as required and/or as directed. -Maintain a working understanding of all CECOER AU procedures, relevant NER and AEMO requirements, along with Acciona’s asset developments. -Monitor and evaluate system conditions, anticipate problems, and implement strategies to minimise or avoid issues which will adversely impact the generating assets under the responsibility of the CECOER AU. -Monitor, control, and ensure 24x7x365 production of Acciona’s electricity generation facilities under the responsibility of Acciona Energy Australia’s operations centre (CECOER-AU).Participate in an on-call roster with other operations controllers.In time, participate and coordinate HV switching operations at generation assets. -Analyse power system conditions and maintain situational awareness. -Participate in an on-call roster with other operations controllers. -Direct and support dispatch of site personnel to perform system restoration and service activities. -Develop and distribute periodic and incidental reports. -Promptly acquire and disseminate information to the appropriate parties for system disturbances, emergency conditions and other events adversely affecting the generation assets under the responsibility of the CECOER AU. -Record, log, and maintain accurate records of power system operational events and activities.

Requirements

• technical qualification
• renewables
• 5+ years
• shift work
• microsoft office
• stakeholder communication

What You Bring

-Technical qualification required or equivalent experience. -Experience working with renewables energy systems desirable. -5+ years’ experience in similar (global organisation) utility or power plant operations control room highly desired. -Ability to travel for training to various locations (including international). -Relevant tertiary qualifications and knowledge of electrical / mechanical theory and concepts. -Must be able to work in an office team environment. -Ability to professionally represent the company when interacting with internal and external stakeholders and communicate clearly and effectively in English. -Must work in a shift routine basis (nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours). -Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts. -A valid driver’s license is desirable. -Skill handling multiple tasks simultaneously without losing track of the details at various states of completion under normal and stressful conditions. -Ability to monitor and navigate among several computer screens simultaneously. -Ability to communicate detailed information accurately to internal and external stakeholders. -Ability to use computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc).

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Benefits

-Spanish language skills advantages.

About Acciona

-Born from early 20th‑century engineering firms, it reinvented itself in 1997 as a champion of green infrastructure and renewable energy. -Headquartered near Madrid, it went public on Spain’s IBEX‑35 and now spans over 40 countries. -In infrastructure, it engineers and builds major transport corridors, bridges, tunnels, desalination plants, and urban light‑rail systems. -Its water division tackles everything from drinking‑water treatment to large‑scale desalination and wastewater reuse projects. -It also designs sustainable urban real‑estate and provides financial, mobility, and social‑infrastructure services. -Flagship projects range from the Eurus wind farm in Mexico and Sydney light‑rail to Australia’s pioneering waste‑to‑energy plants. -Unusually, it spun off its turbine unit into Nordex yet remains a top shareholder—spanning full clean‑energy value chains. -It even crafted the world’s first prefabricated lighthouse, blending innovation and practical construction expertise.

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