Control Room Operator

Acciona Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Job summary

ACCIONA Energia in Melbourne seeks an Operations Controller (Control Room Operator) to join our Melbourne-based Operations Control Centre (CECOER-AU). This early-career role targets a degree holder with a few years in power systems, renewables or industrial operations to advance in Australia’s energy transition.

You will monitor real-time operation of wind and solar assets, respond to events, analyse performance and support critical operational decisions. Full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Degree or technical qualification in Engineering, Electrical, Renewables, or related discipline.
• Experience in utilities, power generation, industrial operations, energy markets, or similar environments.
• Sound understanding of electrical, mechanical, or power system principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate 24/7 renewable energy operations from the control centre.
• Respond to operational events and coordinate real-time solutions.
• Analyse system performance and manage operational risks.
• Collaborate with AEMO, network service providers, site teams and global operations.
• Support asset restoration, dispatch activities and generation optimisation.
• Prepare operational reports and maintain accurate system records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and procedures.
• Develop specialist expertise in power systems, energy markets, and renewables operations.

Skills

Power systems

Renewables

Electrical engineering

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Renewables or related)

Job description

ACCIONA Energy is seeking an Operations Controller (Control Room Operator) to join our Melbourne-based Operations Control Centre (CECOER-AU). This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional with a degree and a few years of experience in power systems, utilities, electrical engineering, renewables, or industrial operations to build a rewarding career at the heart of Australia's energy transition.

As an Operations Controller, you'll monitor and coordinate the real-time operation of ACCIONA's wind and solar assets. Working within a proactive high-performing team, you'll help maximise renewable energy production, maintain network compliance, and support critical operational decisions that keep our assets running safely and efficiently. This role offers significant learning opportunities, exposure to the National Electricity Market (NEM), and collaboration with local and international teams across A CCIONA's global operations network. Full training and support will be provided.

What You’ll Be Doing

Monitor and oversee 24/7 renewable energy operations from our control centre.

Respond to operational events and coordinate solutions in real time.

Analyse system performance and proactively manage operational risks.

Work closely with AEMO, network service providers, site teams, and global operations teams.

Support asset restoration, dispatch activities, and generation optimisation.

Prepare operational reports and maintain accurate system records.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational procedures.

Develop specialist expertise in power systems, energy markets, and renewable generation operations.

About You

We're looking for someone who is proactive, curious, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced operational environment. You will ideally have:

A degree or technical qualification in Engineering, Electrical, Renewables, or a related discipline.

Relevant experience in utilities, power generation, industrial operations, energy markets, or a similar operational environment.

A sound understanding of electrical, mechanical, or power system principles.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data driven decisions under pressure.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Confidence working with technology, monitoring systems, and multiple applications simultaneously.

A willingness to work a rotating shift roster including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

In compliance with Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act 2018, this role is defined as critical worker and labelled at ACCIONA Energia as a Privileged Access Worker (PAW). Privileged Access Workers (PAW's) are required to obtain satisfactory results from Acciona's Suitability Assessment prior to commencement, this forms part of our standard pre-employment checks.

About Us

ACCIONA Energia is Australia’s leading developer, constructor and operator of renewable energy projects and are building the infrastructure that will deliver the decarbonised energy needed to fuel the 21st century. We’re a global company with a 20 year history in Australia and a firm commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship and creating positive impacts in the regional communities where we operate. If you want to play a part in Australia’s renewable energy transition, we want you to work with us.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.