Energy Optimization Analyst

at  Nova Scotia Power

The Opportunity:
Company, Department: NS Power, Reg. Marketing Control Centre
Location: Ragged Lake, NS
Closing Date: November 26, 2024
Number of Position(s): 5
Nova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety, we’re committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees. We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future. We are currently looking to hire five (5) Energy Optimization Analysts.

Key elements of this role include::

• Join Nova Scotia Power’s Energy Control Centre’s Renewable and Decarbonization Portfolio Team as a Subject Matter Expert contributing to the development of systems and processes designed to transform business operations to meet provincial and federal environmental policies seeking to phase out coal fired generation by 2030.
• Participate in solution design, development and implementation of technology and processes including automation of optimization, aggregation, prioritization, curtailment, dispatch, reconciliation, and settlement transactions with existing and future wind producers in Nova Scotia. You will also be introduced to Energy Desk operations and subsequently be tasked with working with the project and operation teams to transition this new role/function to ongoing Energy Dispatch operations.
• Be responsible to liaise with generation plant operators to ensure fleet status is up to date, liaise with Market Participants to ensure appropriate information is current prior to dispatch, participate day ahead, daily and intraday planning activities and update optimization tools based on confirmed plans. You will prepare options based on real time analysis from prior hours or days. Perform real time scenario building and studies for Energy System Operator Analysis and work towards dispatch optimization collaboration with the Energy System Operator.
• Work with System Security Engineer to ensure all points of interest/concern are incorporated and understood, prepare reports based on optimization tool utilization, create record of Optimization Tool decision deviation if/when they occur and provide documented justification, create record of the day/shift transactions for historical record, ensure audit trail/records are created and managed to reflect real time activities.
• Create and maintain Business Intelligence / Tableau Reporting - Dashboard reporting for audits etc. collect and prepare data for Audit and Regulatory requests.
• Become expert on utilizing OTS function for dispatch within context of day ahead planning for optimization and work with System Operator for storm / major outage preparation and planning and work with System Operators to update and prepare operator schedules.

You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.
These skills will make you successful::

SKILLS, CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Formal Training in Computer Science, Information or Operational Technology, Technologist or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years’ experience in a technology diverse business user setting (particularly within the electricity utility sector, is preferred).
• Strong analytical and data management (i.e., report development and maintenance) experience and capabilities.
• 1+ year of experience working with Business Intelligence tools i.e., BI Power Builder or Tableau
• 1+ year of experience and high aptitude for utilizing various technology platforms and solutions
• Experience working within a project environment.
• Able to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Exposure to specific Software System application such as SCADA and PI tools is considered an asset.
• Comfortable with new technologies.
• Working in a 24 hour (12 hour shifts) operation
  We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying. Have a question or want to learn more about this opportunity?
  Learn more about our culture and values:
  At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.
  If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by November 26, 2024 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer::

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching, volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera:
As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.
Recruitment & Promotion Policy:
The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values

• Join Nova Scotia Power’s Energy Control Centre’s Renewable and Decarbonization Portfolio Team as a Subject Matter Expert contributing to the development of systems and processes designed to transform business operations to meet provincial and federal environmental policies seeking to phase out coal fired generation by 2030.
• Participate in solution design, development and implementation of technology and processes including automation of optimization, aggregation, prioritization, curtailment, dispatch, reconciliation, and settlement transactions with existing and future wind producers in Nova Scotia. You will also be introduced to Energy Desk operations and subsequently be tasked with working with the project and operation teams to transition this new role/function to ongoing Energy Dispatch operations.
• Be responsible to liaise with generation plant operators to ensure fleet status is up to date, liaise with Market Participants to ensure appropriate information is current prior to dispatch, participate day ahead, daily and intraday planning activities and update optimization tools based on confirmed plans. You will prepare options based on real time analysis from prior hours or days. Perform real time scenario building and studies for Energy System Operator Analysis and work towards dispatch optimization collaboration with the Energy System Operator.
• Work with System Security Engineer to ensure all points of interest/concern are incorporated and understood, prepare reports based on optimization tool utilization, create record of Optimization Tool decision deviation if/when they occur and provide documented justification, create record of the day/shift transactions for historical record, ensure audit trail/records are created and managed to reflect real time activities.
• Create and maintain Business Intelligence / Tableau Reporting - Dashboard reporting for audits etc. collect and prepare data for Audit and Regulatory requests.
• Become expert on utilizing OTS function for dispatch within context of day ahead planning for optimization and work with System Operator for storm / major outage preparation and planning and work with System Operators to update and prepare operator schedules