[Hiring] Lead Energy Market Analyst @Energy Exemplar

Role Description

This role oversees production of energy market fundamental model components and standalone models working out of our Pune office using PLEXOS and Aurora.

• Work in a team of energy data analysts.
• Responsible for ensuring the completion and delivery of accurate updates of specific fundamental data work products as part of PLEXOS and Aurora dataset development.
• Responsible for leading power markets research, analyzing and manipulating data, and processing data for input into power market models.
• Benchmarking, including the end-to-end process of creation and upgrading of production cost models.
• Maintain large databases of energy-related data from data providers, industry publications, regulatory agencies, and web research.
• Run PLEXOS and/or Aurora and interpret output model results and energy balances.
• Compare models and review preliminary forecast output results for inconsistencies to ensure deliveries meet product scopes and specifications.
• Problem-solving and interpretation of market models, with the ability to detect errors and omissions.
• Troubleshoot market models and intermediate work products for errors, omissions, and improvements.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience with Energy Modelling and Power Market Analysis.
• Knowledge of or experience working in several North American, European, or Asian power markets.
• Experience in APAC – Indian, Japan, or Philippines short- and medium-term energy trading 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.
• Consulting work experience providing fundamental analysis and expert opinion for project valuations desirable.
• Knowledge of one or more energy economic modelling 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.

Requirements

• An extensive background in energy market modelling.
• High level of numeracy, computer, and web literacy.
• A firm understanding of energy economics for power market fundamentals and economic concepts of power markets (e.g., Reserve Margins, Implied Market Heat Rate, Spark/Dark Spread).
• Knowledge of production cost modelling software like PLEXOS (preferred), Aurora, or Promod.
• Good knowledge of Power Plant/Natural Gas Economics, Power Systems, Gas supply chain, Operation research/Optimization techniques, statistics, and Energy (Power &/ Gas) Markets/Industry.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and see projects/assignments through from start to finish.
• Self-starter, organized, persistent, goal-driven, with a can-do attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate responsibilities and manage diverse overlapping projects.
• Diligent, systematic, and pays attention to detail to ensure work accuracy and quality.
• Continuously looks at ways to add value to the company by taking the initiative in improving processes and identifying business opportunities.
• Excellent problem solver.
• Punctual, with professional work and phone etiquette.

Benefits

• 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.
• Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment process.