Energy Market Analyst (Data)

Overview

Energy Market Analyst role on a team that develops simulation-ready datasets for global power and natural gas market models in Pune/Bengaluru, reporting to the Global Director of Data and Market Analysis.

What you'll do

• Help supervise the development and maintenance of Global (North America/Europe/APAC regions) Power and Natural Gas Market models/datasets using PLEXOS/Aurora tools.
• Lead and coordinate market research, model updates, result analysis, model benchmarking etc.
• Work in a team of energy data analysts.
• Work on projects to deliver standalone dataset and portions of dataset using fundamental data along with PLEXOS and Aurora power market models.
• Apply knowledge of various power markets to direct analysis of power markets, undertake research, analyze and manipulate data, and process data for input into power market models.
• Troubleshoot market models.
• Benchmark production cost models.
• Run PLEXOS and/or Aurora and/or direct others in running and interpreting output model results and energy balances.
• Compare models and review preliminary forecast output results for inconsistencies to ensure deliveries meet product specification.
• Solve problems and interpret market models, and detect errors and omissions.
• Troubleshoot market models and intermediate work products for errors, omissions, and improvements.

What you'll need

• Experience with energy market modelling.
• High level of numeracy, computer, and web literacy.
• Strong foundational skills and understanding of energy economics for power market fundamentals and economic concepts of power markets.
• Expert knowledge of Power Plant/Natural Gas Economics, Power Systems, Gas supply chain, Operations research/Optimization techniques, statistics, and Energy (Power and/or Gas) Markets/Industry.
• Knowledge and experience with transmission planning and nodal market modeling including generator mapping, assessing N-x contingencies, understanding and troubleshooting nodal model infeasibilities and other planning related power flow analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, direct other analysts productively, and oversee projects/assignments from start to finish.
• Self-starter, organized, persistent, goal driven, with a can-do attitude; takes challenges as opportunities to perform and add value.
• Diligent, systematic, and attentive to detail to ensure work accuracy and quality.
• Punctual, professional work and phone etiquette.
• 2 to 4 years of experience with energy modeling and power market analysis.
• Knowledge of or experience working in several North American, European or Asian power 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.
• Knowledge of one or more energy economic modeling tools: PLEXOS, Aurora, PROMOD, PSO, Market Analytics and/or PROSYM.
• Strong organizational skills; familiarity with Agile/Sprint best practices.
• Expert skills using Excel, Power BI and similar tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of production cost modelling software such as PLEXOS, Aurora, Pro-mod, or similar.
• Experience working at a market operator, project developer, or at a utility in planning or commercial operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics (preferred), Electrical Engineering (Transmission preferred), or Mathematics.
• Master's degree or Ph.D.

Details

• Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India; Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
• Work mode: work from home, in the office, or on the move, as the candidate chooses.