Senior Energy Market Analyst

About Energy Exemplar

In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, Energy Exemplar's mission lies in 'Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions'. Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, our award-winning software portfolio encompassing the modeling and simulation platform PLEXOS, Aurora, and Adapt2, is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. Through our technology and people, we strive to enable stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain to revolutionize the energy ecosystem and to collaboratively plan and execute for a sustainable energy future with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation. 

Our impact is global and is being recognized across the industry. Some of our recent accolades include:

• SaaS Company of the Year – Global Business Tech Awards.
• Environmental Impact Award – E+E Leaders Awards.
• IPPAI (Independent Power Producers Association of India) Power Awards Winners
• Finalist: Platts Global Energy Awards – Grid Edge category
• Finalist: Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards – Technologies of Change
• Top 50 Marketing Team – Voted by the public at the ICON Awards.

How We Work

Energy Exemplar is growing fast around 30% year on year and, that growth is driven by how we work. We trust our team to deliver great results from wherever they work best, whether that's at home, in the office, or on the move.

We're a global team that values ownership, integrity, and innovation. You'll be supported to balance work and life in a way that works for you, and empowered to take initiative, solve problems, and make an impact, regardless of your background, location, or role.

Our four core values, Customer Success, One Global Team, Integrity & Ownership, and Innovation Excellence aren't just words. They show up in how we collaborate, how we solve, and how we grow together.

About the Role
Energy Exemplar is the market leader in Energy Simulation Software. We exist so that our customers can make the most informed decisions at the most impactful times and want you to be part of that success. We are calling for Senior Energy Market Analyst to work with our team that develops simulation ready datasets in Pune. 

Key Accountabilities and Duties:

Accountabilities:

• Reporting to Global Director of Data and Market Analysis

• Helping to supervise the development and maintenance of Global (North America/Europe/APAC regions) Power and Natural Gas Market models/dataset using PLEXOS/Aurora tools

• Lead and coordinate market research, model updates, result analysis, model benchmarking etc

Day to day duties:

• Work in a team of energy data analysts 

• Work on projects to deliver standalone dataset and portions of dataset using fundamental data along with PLEXOS and Aurora power market models

• Applying heir knowledge in various power market to direct that analysis of power markets, undertaking research, analyzing and manipulating data and processing data for input into power market models

• Trouble shooting market models

• Benchmarking production cost models

• Running PLEXOS and/or Aurora and or directing others analysts in running and interpreting output model results and energy balances

• Comparing models and reviewing preliminary forecast output results for  inconsistencies to ensure deliveries meet product specification

• Problem solving and interpretation of market models and ability to detect errors and omissions

• Troubleshoot market models and intermediate work products for errors, omissions, and improvements. 

Foundation Skills and :

• Experience with energy market modelling

• High level of numeracy, computer, and web literacy. 

• Strong foundational skills and understanding of energy economics for power market fundamentals and economic concepts of power markets 

• Knowledge of production cost modelling software's like PLEXOS (preferred), Aurora or Pro-mod, or similar 

• Expert knowledge of Power Plant/Natural Gas Economics, Power Systems, Gas supply chain, Operation research/Optimization techniques, statistics, and Energy (Power &/ Gas) Markets/Industry 

• Knowledge and experience with transmission planning and nodal market modeling including generator mapping, assessing N-x contingencies, understanding and troubleshooting nodal model infeasibilities and other planning related power flow analysis

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, direct other analyst productively, and oversee projects/assignments through from start to finish.

• Self-starter, organized, persistent, goal driven, has a can-do attitude, takes challenges as opportunities to perform and add value

• Diligent, systematic, and pays attention to detail to ensure work accuracy and quality

• Punctual, Professional work and phone etiquette

Experience:

• 4 to 6 years of experience with Energy Modeling and Power Market Analysis.

• Knowledge of or experience working in several India, APAC, North American or European power markets.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and learn new techniques

• Experience in creating and analyzing energy data sets for power models 

• Experience working at a market operator, project developer, or at a utility in planning or commercial operations would be an asset

• Knowledge of one or more energy economic modeling tools: PLEXOS, Aurora, PROMOD, PSO, MarketAnalytics and/or PROSYM

• Strong organizational skills, familiarity with Agile/Sprint Best Practices

• Expert skills using Excel, Power BI and similar tools

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics (preferred), Electric Engineering (Transmission preferred), or Mathematics.  Master's degree or Ph.D would be preferred.

Energy Exemplar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. Please let us know if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process—we're here to support you in showcasing your full potential.

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