Market Operations Analyst (Contract Position)
At Peak Power, we’re making dirty power plants obsolete.
The current, centralized electricity system is not sustainable. Between the climate crisis, state-wide blackouts, aging infrastructure, and rising costs, the system needs a huge overhaul. The demand for electricity is high – and getting higher – and big power plants aren't meeting our needs. We say it's time to disrupt and decentralize.
At Peak Power, we're energy nerds that develop software for the real estate sector. Our tech turns commercial buildings and industrial facilities into mini, virtual power plants in a new, decentralized electricity system.
Peak Synergy is our energy efficiency software platform. It analyzes grid conditions in real-time and sends notifications for high demand hours. The platform also looks at how dirty the grid is at any moment. If a building has batteries and EVs chargers onsite, Peak Synergy manages their usage to meet sustainability goals and participate in complicated energy market programs.
Peak Synergy benefits stakeholders across the energy and building sector. Commercial real estate and industrial companies have the insights required to meet net zero goals while generating revenue and lowering operational costs. Battery developers and investors add value with a cost-effective asset operation tool. Utilities increase resiliency, accelerate renewable adoption, and defer or prevent infrastructure upgrades.
At the end of the day, this means cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable electricity for everyone. We’re powering the clean energy revolution.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager - Asset Management and Market Operations, the Market Operations Analyst will be pivotal in driving the execution and delivery of day-to-day operations of Peak Power's electric asset portfolio. You will interface with multiple Peak Power assets across ISO regions and leverage analytics to optimize and build scalable operations practices to support our growing energy storage business. You will leverage your understanding of Independent Systems Operator (ISO) electricity markets, energy storage, and power systems to develop and position Peak Power's electric asset portfolio. So, if you are passionate about energy and data analytics, and would like to apply your talents toward reducing the carbon intensity of the grid, then we'd like to hear from you!
This work matters. Even a small change to optimize power utilization can significantly impact our customers, electrical grid, and environment. We're building something that will have a lasting, positive impact.
Our new Market Operations Analyst will:
Deliver. You have excellent time management, prioritization, and project management skills to ensure operational performance targets and project milestones are met or exceeded.
Dispatch energy storage resources for wholesale revenues and behind-the-meter applications while following bid optimization strategy and complying with market rules
Supporting all aspects of registration, metering, data management, and maintenance of Peak Power’s clients and its assets in different energy markets and Demand Response programs
Report. You will monitor and report on progress, methodically evaluate processes and systems to improve efficiency; and implement processes that provide transparency and tracking
Track asset and corporate performance requirements in each ISO/Utility Program and prepare asset performance and energy market reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Create quantitative analysis and run advanced pricing and economic models (Excel/Python) to assess energy storage projects under a variety of use cases
Collaborate. You have strong interpersonal and communication skills to enable effective operations that require input, buy-in, and execution across multiple departments, as well as customer and stakeholder communications.
Grow. You are a critical thinker who can seize opportunities to create value for Peak Power’s long-term vision for optimizing power utilization and energy storage. You will proactively identify opportunities to improve operational performance, efficiency, and scalability and contribute to Peak Power’s electric asset portfolio growth.
What you bring to Peak Power:
The education. You have an undergraduate degree in Science, Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field. A higher education degree or additional training in project management, data analysis, or operations is considered an asset.
The experience. You have proven experience delivering success in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, team coordination role.
You have a minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience with statistical techniques and concepts, data analysis using excel , or can demonstrate alternative knowledge that has prepared you for this role. Python experience an asset but not required
Experience in the energy markets or electricity sectors/Demand Response
The drive and curiosity. You have a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and are motivated to solve problems and support team success. You are passionate about contributing to innovative solutions to climate change.
The flexibility. You are flexible to adapt your activities as needed to support evolving team priorities in a rapidly changing business environment. You are comfortable with ambiguity and are willing to figure things out when there is no clear, defined path or process outlined. You have proactiveness in identifying problems & finding solutions. This team operates as a rotating desk to monitor the battery assets that may require you to support the team during evenings or weekends.
So why Peak Power?
We’re focused on solving problems that impact energy markets both locally and around the world. We are a growth-stage clean technology company that has partnered with major names in real estate, electricity, and smart city spaces. To work with us is not only to work with an exciting company, but to also be on the cutting edge of the global transition to distributed, clean, and carbon-free energy.
How we invest in our team:
Peak Power is composed of passionate, collaborative, and innovative individuals
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI). We believe in driving a better energy future through focused efforts towards understanding and improving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Work/Life Balance. Generous and flexible vacation and sick/wellness days to make time for personal appointments and taking a mental health break.
We’re Listening. We take internal engagement surveys seriously and make actionable changes based on feedback.
Keep Learning. Sharpen your skills through continuous development paid for by Peak Power.
Get Social. Fun activities including team events and game nights to stay connected both virtually and in person including fun Slack channels that celebrate our love of food, fitness, fashion, furry friends, and everything in between!
Long Weekends Start Early. Beat the traffic to the cottage or curl up with your favourite book, start early with half days off before long weekends.
Health & Wellness. We care about your physical and mental wellbeing and offer monthly reimbursements to support your fitness and health journey.
Join us!
Apply here or learn more about our company from our website or LinkedIn.
At Peak Power we value the unique experiences and perspectives that folx bring. This is how we build a collaborative and innovative environment. As such, we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.
Should you feel that you don’t meet 100% of the areas of this posting we encourage you to apply and tell us more about what values you feel you could add to the team. Accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.