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Gas Operations Manager - Wholesale Gas Markets (Energy Infrastructure)

D'Arcy Weil
Melbourne Full-day Full-time

Description:

Role Focus: Manage real-time gas market operations, optimise transmission system flows, and ensure compliance with National Gas Market rules.

Role Snapshot
  • Competitive executive salary with structured career progression and industry-leading benefits.
  • Oversee real-time gas system operations, market scheduling, and transmission network management.
  • Lead operational strategies to optimise market performance and maintain network security.
  • Collaborate with regulatory bodies, market operators, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance.
About the Company
Represented by D’Arcy Weil, this organisation is a leader in energy transmission, responsible for critical infrastructure supporting Australia’s gas market. With a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance, the company is committed to maintaining a resilient and efficient gas network. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture, professional development opportunities, and exposure to complex market operations.
About the Role
As Gas Operations Manager, you will oversee market operations, transmission system performance, and compliance with national energy regulations. This role involves real-time system management, forecasting demand, resolving scheduling issues, and optimising gas flows to ensure network reliability. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, applying technical expertise to maintain system integrity and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage wholesale gas market operations, including scheduling, demand forecasting, and system flow management.
  • Oversee real-time transmission operations, ensuring network reliability and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
  • Develop and implement strategies to optimise gas market performance and maintain system security.
  • Work with market operators and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment with National Gas Market Rules.
  • Lead a team of gas operations professionals, providing training and mentoring to enhance technical expertise.
  • Utilise engineering and modelling tools to analyse system performance and identify optimisation opportunities.
  • Coordinate with maintenance teams to schedule and manage infrastructure upgrades with minimal market disruption.
  • Provide operational insights and technical recommendations to senior leadership on market and system performance.
  • Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring safety and compliance in all transmission activities.
  • Analyse real-time data to resolve scheduling issues within strict time constraints.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual agreements and market participation requirements.
  • Collaborate with commercial and regulatory teams to assess the impact of policy changes on operations.
Skills & Experience
  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline) or equivalent industry experience.
  • Proven experience in gas transmission operations, market operations, or control room environments.
  • Strong understanding of the National Gas Market Rules and regulatory frameworks governing wholesale gas markets.
  • Experience in system modelling, forecasting, and operational analytics.
  • Ability to make real-time operational decisions with financial and system security implications.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to liaise with regulators, market operators, and internal teams.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience managing complex technical challenges.
What’s on Offer
  • Executive-Level Remuneration: Competitive salary with long-term career growth opportunities.
  • Industry-Leading Benefits: Comprehensive leave policies, financial incentives, and professional development support.
  • Strategic Impact: Lead operational strategies in a critical sector, influencing market and regulatory decisions.
  • Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working options and a collaborative, supportive work environment.
Submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your expertise in gas operations and wholesale market management.

For further information, contact:
Ivan Pignataro | Director
D’Arcy Weil
M: 0416 507 856 | E: ivan@darcyweil.com
#GasOperations #WholesaleGasMarkets #EnergyInfrastructure #GasTransmission #EnergyTrading #GasMarkets #RegulatoryCompliance #EnergySector #OperationalExcellence #CareerGrowth #IvanPignataro #DArcyWeil
25 Feb 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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