Real-Time Renewables Operations Controller

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 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.