Gas Forecasting Lead
What’s the role
Crucial to the success of this role is the ability to lead a future team of gas forecasting analysts who will provide timely and accurate long term and short term forecasts to the Shell Energy Australia Integrated Performance Unit.
The incumbent must also work collaboratively and influence effectively across multi-functional teams and interface with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, based in various locations, and being able to work autonomously.
At times, support for the broader forecasting team (including electricity forecasting) may be required to ensure delivery of customer requirements in the markets we currently trade in.
Please note that this is a 12-month secondment placement
What you’ll be doing
You will be accountable for:
Leading and coaching of the gas forecasting team members in line with Shell values (Honesty, Integrity and Respect)
Providing leadership in the development and management of the day to day operational activities of both the long-term and short-term demand forecasts over the life of customer contracts. Accurate and timely forecasts enable the Trading team to make informed decisions and to implement hedging strategies to minimize market exposure.
Ensuring adherence with the relevant Regulatory and Compliance requirements, especially for the Short Term gas forecasts. This aligns strongly with our license to operate requirements in the gas markets.
Liaising heavily with counterparties within Trading & Supply, Finance, Market Risk and the Retail Energy teams.
Driving Gas Forecasting Operational requirements into the forecasting platform or model developments across all participating entities
Contributing as a core member to the Commercial Services Leadership team
You will be entrusted to:
Lead a future team in the development and maintenance of the long-term and short-term demand forecasts in the Gas Energy Market and associated Environmental product markets for Commercial & Industrial (C&I), Small to Medium Enterprise (SME), and Retailer LFH (Mass Market) segments
Ensure all timely, relevant and accurate operational elements of the contractual loads from the customers are included in the forecasts and are in line with customers’ and business expectations.
Own all internal and external reporting and submissions processes (including the Emissions Liability reporting) and respond to ad-hoc requests from Trading for regulatory / compliance purposes.
Identify and support the implementation of ongoing process efficiency, digital and automation improvements within day to day operational systems as well as any future transformative changes, in particular in the forecasting platform developments.
Other ad-hoc analysis is a regular requirement of this role
What you bring
We are keen to speak to professionals with the following:
A tertiary qualification (Bachelor or higher degree) Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent
Industry experience or knowledge of the National Electricity Market (NEM) and Gas Market is desirable, but not essential
Demonstrated thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel & proficiency in all other Microsoft packages
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to work under pressure and meet tight timeframes
Good communications skills both written and oral
The successful candidate should be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
APPLICATION PERIOD WILL RUN UNTIL AUGUST 28.
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What we offer
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
international teams.
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.
Note: We are keen to support flexible working arrangements, subject to local regulations and legislative frameworks. If this is of interest to you, please describe in your application the type of flexible working arrangements for which you would like to be considered (e.g., part-time, job share).
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Shell in Australia
Shell has operated in Australia since 1901. From operating Australia’s first oil refinery, which was central to meeting Australia’s fuel needs, to fuelling the first Qantas commercial flight in the 1920s, to playing a foundation role in building some of Australia’s largest and most innovative natural resource developments.
Throughout this 124-year relationship the needs of our customers and the nation have changed and we have continued transforming our portfolio to meet these needs. Today, we are a leading natural gas producer and are playing our part in the transition to a low-carbon future by investing in the power sector, renewable energy sources and carbon abatement activities.
Shell has a significant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) business in Australia that makes a valuable contribution to today’s energy supply. This integrated gas portfolio includes our two Shell-operated gas production and liquefaction businesses, Shell QGC in Queensland and Prelude Floating LNG offshore in Western Australia, and our joint venture interests in Gorgon and North West Shelf in Western Australia and Arrow Energy in Queensland.
Today, Shell’s portfolio in Australia also includes zero- and low-carbon energy businesses such as commercial and industrial retailer, Shell Energy carbon farming specialist, Select Carbon the 120MW Gangarri solar development; residential energy retailer, Powershop Australia a 49% stake in WestWind Australia a 50% share of Kondinin Energy and several grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Solutions projects. High quality Shell branded fuels and lubricants are available right across Australia, through an exclusive brand license arrangement with Viva Energy.