Operations Controller

Acciona Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía in Melbourne seeks an Operations Controller to join the Melbourne-based Operations Control Centre. This role is suitable for an early-career professional with a degree and experience in power systems, utilities, electrical engineering, renewables, or industrial operations to advance a career at Australia's energy transition.

As an Operations Controller, you will monitor real-time operation of wind and solar assets, coordinate solutions in real time, and help maximise energy

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Rotating shifts willingness

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

ACCIONA Energy is seeking an Operations Controller 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.

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

ACCIONA Energy is seeking an Operations Controller 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 ACCIONA's global operations network. Full training and support will be provided.

Job Description

• 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.

Required Skills and Competencies

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.

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.