Market Development Analyst

at  CoolPlanet

SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY OPTIMISATION PROJECTS

CoolPlanet is a global leader in industrial-scale decarbonisation. We are a family of revolutionary companies who combine technology and world-leading engineering expertise to help complex organisations eg Commercial Buildings and Manufacturing companies reach Net Zero faster, at scale. We have been decarbonising industry for over 15 years and have taken real and tangible actions to solve Climate Change. We operate in 17 countries and have a global team of innovative and creative subject matter experts who challenge conventional thinking to make a dent in the world’s carbon emission levels.
Through Cool Planets subsidiaries, Power House Generation, Cool Planet Group is a registered Demand Side Unit (DSU) enabling industrial sites to earn additional revenue while supporting Ireland’s transition to renewable energy through the provision of flexible demand reduction, behind the meter generation and storage.
Unlike other aggregator’s Cool Planet’s primary business is not focused on aggregation of customers existing assets’ but on assisting commercial and industrial customers to decarbonise. This encompasses many value streams including energy efficiency, process optimisation, microgrid control and replacement of high carbon intensity assets with new low carbon alternatives.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience in data analysis tools and software applications used in market operations and analytics.
• Strong project management skills with an attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines on multiple projects
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including, customers, and internal teams.

BENEFICIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Familiarity in grid services market operations, energy trading, or a related field within the energy sector.
• Familiarity with energy markets, including wholesale electricity markets, capacity markets, and ancillary services markets.
• Proficient in the full Microsoft Office Suite or Google equivalent
• Third Level education or trade qualified in an appropriate subject
• Business acumen/commercial awareness with a good knowledge of IT systems

Reporting to the Grid Services Commercial Director, you will receive broad training and experience across a wide spectrum of projects and activities to fully develop your skills. You will be responsible for:

• Data analysis and reporting:
• Collaborate with teams across the organisation and consolidate complex data and analysis to non-technical stakeholders
• Clearly communicate complex findings and insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Business Development:
• Support market modelling and analysis to understand market dynamics, trends, and potential opportunities.
• Support the identification, analysis, and strategies to capitalise on opportunities within the energy market
• Develop predictive models to forecast future trends and outcomes to support strategic business decisions
• Support the assessment of market opportunities for the introduction of new innovative technologies for Renewable Energy Sources, Storage etc.
• Work closely with marketing and sales teams to develop marketing information in line with new product offerings and initiatives.
• Project Management:
• Project manage and organise multiple varied projects at the same time.
• Support the delivery of projects within the Grid Services operations team
• Support project teams in the organisation and communication of project updates to key external stakeholders

Your aim will be to significantly contribute to the ongoing growth of Cool Planets Grid Services business.
The role will include the opportunity to expand into emerging technologies and multiple markets including Northern Ireland, Ireland, GB and Europe.