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Data Scientist

In this dynamic role, the Data Scientist will play a crucial part in collaborating closely with the Technology, Markets and Trading team. The primary focus will be on building out analytics capability, integrating multiple data sources into a platform enabling insights that will support the team’s decision-making. Reporting directly to the Senior Energy Market Analyst, the Data Scientist will oversee reporting on battery asset performance and give the team visibility on new electricity market opportunities.

In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders, gaining valuable insights and hands-on experience

Responsibilities of the role.

Your role will comprise the following key responsibilities:

Data Science and Data Engineering:

Demonstrate hands-on experience with integrating and querying large data sets.

Ability to work with data to derive meaningful insights and support decision-making processes.

Ability to automate data processing workflows

Python and SQL Coding:

Intermediate-level proficiency in Python coding, with the ability to leverage coding skills for data analysis and modelling

Proficiency in writing and interpreting SQL queries for analysis. We currently use MySQL but experience with any dialect of SQL is fine

Monitoring Electricity Trading

Build reporting to assess trading performance to inform strategy, inputs and changes to our asset trading operations

Direct or indirect experience with electricity trading and NEM dispatch

Knowledge of NEM wholesale markets, electricity market contracting and derivatives

Passion for Energy Market and Data Science:

Demonstrate a genuine passion for the energy market and an enthusiasm for leveraging data science methodologies to enhance market insights.

Statistics and Machine Learning

Undertake statistical analysis of electricity market data.

Apply machine learning where appropriate.

Energy Storage (Desirable)

Some technical knowledge in energy storage is desirable but not mandatory.

Willingness to learn and contribute to projects related to energy storage solutions.

PowerBI (Desirable)

Familiarity with PowerBI or similar reporting platforms is desirable but not necessary.

Ability to work with data to derive meaningful insights and support decision-making processes.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Energy Economics, Data Science, Engineering).

Interest in energy market analysis, with a focus on power markets.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Competencies required of all our people

Organisational: Entrepreneurial thinking and acting - problem solving capability - innovation capability – proactive ‘can do’ attitude.

Social: Highly motivated with a versatile personality - excellent interpersonal skills - client orientation, communicative - collaborative - keenness to knowledge share.

Implementation: Self-management - result and solution orientated - quality awareness - Welfare, Health, Safety and Environmentally focused.

Culture: Helps to build a foundation of trust – creates stability – instils kindness – provides structure – is and fosters accountability – cultivates a spirit of reliability – fosters respect.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  

The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. An inclusive and equitable workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Eku Energy, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. We want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process or while you are working with us, please let us know. 

As an inclusive employer, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. 

Joining Eku Energy means you’ll be able to work in a way that suits you best. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.