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National Grid Forecasting Analyst (Energy) - ESO in Wokingham, United Kingdom
About the role
This is the time for action – we need to act quickly to improve our energy system. Our goals are to ensure energy security, tackle climate change, and protect our people.
If you’re excited to join us on this journey, enjoy making the experience great for our customers and stakeholders at the Electricity System Operator (ESO) , and believe that good communication, teamwork, and curiosity lead to better results, then please reach out! We would love to hear from you.
National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) is looking for a Forecasting Analyst (Energy) to join our Energy Forecasting team.
Our Energy Forecasting team helps the Electricity National Control Centre (ENCC) every day of the year. Our forecasts are essential for the smooth operation of Great Britain’s electricity system. The energy industry relies on these forecasts to plan and adjust their business strategies.
In this analytical role, you will be an important part of the Energy Forecasting team. You will help create and maintain models that predict energy consumption and renewable energy production (such as wind and solar).
Even if you don’t have an energy background, your success will depend on your analytical skills and your ability to work well in a team while also being responsible for your own work. We will provide you with plenty of support to help you understand our operations and succeed in this role.
This role is based at our Wokingham office which has free onsite parking, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.
Please note that once you become an authorised Energy Forecaster, you will need to work on a rotating schedule, which includes some weekends and Bank Holidays (approximately 1 in every four weekends; 2 bank holidays a year). You will receive additional pay for working this pattern.
Apply now to make a real impact and join our ESO community of specialists.
About you
You don’t need to have an energy background. We are looking for individuals with a love for learning, natural curiosity about professional work, and a strong desire to understand what happens in the control room.
You will also need to have experience in:
Analysing data and using statistical and mathematical techniques to present well-reasoned conclusions.
Familiarity with programming in languages like Python and R.
Using mathematical models, including regression, time series analysis, and machine learning, which is a plus.
Extracting data from databases using SQL and analysing it.
Communicating complex technical plans clearly and confidently.
Qualifications:
- A degree in a STEM subject (or equivalent relevant experience).
What you'll do
Prepare and publish short and medium term energy forecasts for the ENCC (Electricity National Control Centre) and for the energy market.From the start, you will be involved in helping stakeholders by:
Understanding how changes in the electricity market affect demand and continually improving our forecasting tools. This includes:
Learning about how weather affects energy production both nationally and locally.
Understanding how different energy sources and prices drive production.
Working with academic and industry partners to develop the best forecasting methods to benefit our customers and other data users.
Providing important data and charts for reports presented to Senior Management and external groups.
Representing the team in innovative projects and initiatives.
What you'll get
A competitive salary of circa £49,000 -60,000 – dependent on capability.
A staggered-day allowance, for weekend and Bank Holiday working.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
About us
Becoming the National Energy System Operator (https://www.nationalgrideso.com/what-we-do/our-strategy/future-system-operator-fso)
In Summer of 2024, the ESO will transition to becoming the National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator will be the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.
The ESO, including all of its existing roles, will be at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.
The organisation will be set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As the ESO are today, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.
The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
More information
This role closes on 24th June at 23:59 , however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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