Senior Grid Operations Analyst

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Senior Grid Operations Analyst to join its remote team, supporting critical national energy infrastructure. You will monitor grid performance, run forecasting models, and provide data-driven insights to enhance reliability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes advanced power flow studies, regulatory awareness, and collaboration with planning engineers, with a strong remote-work culture and competitive compensation including a performance-based bonus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, OR related quantitative field.
• 6+ years of experience in power systems analysis or grid operations.
• Proficiency with PSS/E, PowerWorld and data tools Python/R.
• Strong understanding of power system dynamics, market operations and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience in a remote, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time grid performance, analyzing load, generation and transmission data.
• Conduct advanced power-flow studies and stability analyses to predict issues.
• Develop and refine forecasting models for energy demand and supply.
• Identify anomalies, trends, and risks affecting grid reliability.
• Collaborate with grid operators and planning engineers to optimize operations.
• Contribute to developing new analytical tools and methodologies.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Python

Power system dynamics

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering / OR

Tools

PSS/E

PowerWorld

Python

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Grid Operations Analyst to join their remote team, supporting operations that are critical to the national energy infrastructure. This position involves advanced monitoring, analysis, and forecasting of grid performance to ensure reliability and efficiency. You will leverage sophisticated modeling tools and data analytics to identify potential issues, optimize power flow, and support strategic decision-making for grid management. This is a fully remote role, offering the chance to make a significant impact on the stability of the energy grid from anywhere, working within a forward-thinking organization that values data-driven insights and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time grid performance, analyzing load, generation, and transmission data.
• Conduct advanced power flow studies and stability analyses to predict and prevent operational issues.
• Develop and refine forecasting models for energy demand and supply.
• Identify and report on anomalies, performance trends, and potential risks to grid reliability.
• Collaborate with grid operators and planning engineers to optimize system operations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new analytical tools and methodologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in power systems analysis, grid operations, or a related role.
• Proficiency with power system simulation software (e.g., PSS/E, PowerWorld) and data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R).
• Strong understanding of power system dynamics, market operations, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a remote, collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and remote work stipend.
• Opportunity to work on critical national energy infrastructure projects.
• A flexible, fully remote work arrangement fostering work-life balance.