Senior Gas Analyst – ESO

Job Description

Job title: Senior Gas Analyst – ESO

Company: National Grid

Job description: Job Purpose

Great Britain’s electricity system is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.

These are technical roles for a new team as the ESO becomes the Future System Operator with enhances roles and responsibilities. We are looking for several people to join the team who will be responsible for undertaking and delivering a new gas supply security assessment. Complementing existing standards focused on infrastructure capacity, this assessment will consider the availability, reliability, and deliverability of gas supplies for critical winter periods across a 5-10-year horizon. Using our unique position at the heart of the energy industry, the outcomes of this assessment will form the basis of expert advice to Government and Ofgem, and information to wider industry. The assessment will also inform actions that are needed to maintain security of supply, considering the whole energy system in Great Britain.

This role will be based in Warwick with the team typically in the office 1 day a week, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.

About us

At National Grid ESO, our mission is to meet the challenges of the future and deliver cleaner, affordable electricity. We constantly strive to do this better by using technology and innovation to transform the way we work.

Becoming the Future System Operator

In 2021, government and Ofgem jointly consulted on proposals for an expert, impartial Future System Operator (FSO) with responsibilities across both the electricity and gas systems, to drive progress towards net zero while maintaining energy security and minimising costs for consumers. In October 2023, the Energy Act 2023 was passed, legislating for this Future System Operator to be created.

The ESO, including all of its existing roles, will be at the heart of the new Future System Operator. We will be taking on additional roles across vectors and sectors to create an organisation with a whole energy system mindset; enabling us to identify solutions to our energy system that are more sustainable, secure, and affordable for all.

The FSO will be set up as a public corporation with operational independence from government – bringing parties together to support optimised decision making and action. As now, it will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements. It is anticipated that the new organisation will be up and running in 2024.

The time to act on climate change is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Key Accountabilities

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for you to:

• Lead and undertake modelling for a new annual gas supply security assessment that considers the availability, reliability and deliverability of gas supplies for critical winter periods across a five-to-ten year time horizon. This will include: identifying data, processing data, developing and implementing modelling methods, adopting best-practice in data management and quality assurance.
• Work with internal colleagues, Government, Ofgem, National Gas Transmission and other expert stakeholders to develop and refine the assumptions and methods used to assess gas supply security on an ongoing basis.
• Derive insight from the assessment and lead development of the assessment’s content to provide expert advice to Government and Ofgem, and information to wider industry stakeholders.
• Apply whole energy system thinking to make recommendations on actions needed to maintain secure energy supplies for Great Britain.

About you

• Excellent understanding of gas supply sources in Great Britain and global gas markets including the medium-longer term trends.
• Excellent analytical skills. This could include applying probabilistic and numerical modelling techniques to solve complex problems; excellent spreadsheet skills; working with large and complex data sets; proficient in coding (e.g. Python or R)
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to derive insight quickly from multiple sources of information and communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences in the most impactful way
• Proven track record of building and sustaining effective business relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
• Ability to apply whole energy system thinking

What you’ll get

A competitive salary between £58,000 – £70,000 per annum – dependent on experience and capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey.
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table.
• Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.

More Information

This role closes on 28th January 2024 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will be held from 12th February 2024.

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. , and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

We’re committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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Expected salary: £58000 – 70000 per year

Location: Warwick

Job date: Sun, 14 Jan 2024 08:02:46 GMT

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