Manager Generation Coordination | Cooma

Job Description

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to about 1 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy. Snowy 2.0 is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

We're excited to announce an opening for a Manager Generation Coordination within Snowy Hydro, a role that sits at the heart of our operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission by supporting our generation operations, a core part of our business. If you're someone who takes pride in their work, values accountability, and is dedicated to making an impact, we encourage you to consider this role.

In this role, you'll work closely with the Manager Generation Operations, to support the 24/7 remote operations of the Snowy Scheme's assets including generating, pumping and hydraulic assets, Gas Turbines, and Diesel Generators ensuring they meet market demands in a safe and environmentally compliant manner. You will play a critical role in maximising our operational efficiency and helping our team meet regulatory and commercial requirements.

In this role, you will:

• Support the 24/7 management of generation operations, stepping in for the Manager Generation Operations as needed.
• Coordinate the scheduling of capability-impacting outages, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Work closely with Production Area/Plant Managers, Engineering, Water, and Commercial teams to optimise resource use and meet market requirements within regulatory and water plan obligations.
• Lead business-wide outage scheduling, establishing processes and forums to streamline planning and communication.
• Approve outage programs to minimise revenue impact, supporting revenue goals while mitigating commercial and regulatory risks.
• Develop and apply real-time optimisation tools to enhance operating efficiency.
• Foster situational awareness through modelling and operational tools that support effective decision-making.
• Improve operational instructions and systems, providing essential technical input for plant and system designs.
• Play an active role in recruiting and mentoring team members within the Generation Operations group, assessing and supporting team development.
• Share expertise and provide training to teams across Snowy Hydro, including the regional SCADA operations.

What we're looking for:

• Proven leadership experience in a control room role
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related discipline is desirable
• Understanding of the National Electric Rules (NER), National Electricity Market (NEM) operations, and the Snowy Scheme
• Previous experience in multi-purpose hydroelectric and gas turbine generation, with a strong grasp of maintenance and operational optimisation
• Strong analytical abilities and sound decision-making skills, particularly in dynamic environments
• Skilled in communication and adept at handling high-stakes discussions with clarity and insight
• The ability to lead development and improvement projects in SCADA and corporate systems
• Proficiency in mathematical optimisation, decision-support systems, and SCADA/communication systems
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and reliable under pressure

If you're ready to bring your skills and leadership to a role where character and commitment truly make a difference, we invite you to apply. Please submit your application by Monday, 2nd of December 2024.

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