Location: Location to be agreed with successful candidate
A temporary opportunity is available for a DSO Forecasting Analyst for a period of up to 9 months, subject to review. The position can be based at Tipton, Cardiff, Bristol or Castle Donington.
The team is responsible for the production and maintenance of NGED’s load forecasting processes. The team provides support to teams within National Grid involved in System Planning and providing insight on how customers will use the distribution network in future.
This role will report to the DSO Head of System Planning.
As part of our hybrid working approach, this role offers a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and is subject to business need.
* Please note the successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary depending on skills and experience and until all relevant training is complete.
Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.
Main Responsibilities
The primary areas of responsibility are Data Analysis, Process Development, Communication, and Data Assurance and include the following:
* Producing internal & external reports and datasets including provision of data for Local Authorities, large customers, and other stakeholders requiring scenario-based projections.
* Assist with the development of processes to utilize smart meter data and distribution substation monitor data into System Planning activities.
* Support the DSO Engineers in the System Planning team in the regular creation of datasets from core internal systems to support engagement with stakeholders and implement.
* Liaising with internal teams and computer systems to extract and import data for analysis purposes.
* Proactively working with the data owners and maintainers to continually improve data quality, accuracy, and system integration.
* Proactively investigate and resolve data issues and assist with the investigation of anomalies arising from the data or its processing.
* Use of GIS mapping software to generate maps and geographic datasets for internal and external reports and publication on the NGED website.
* Providing administrative support to the team when required.
* Flexible and able to pick up wider System Planning work when required.
Ideal Candidate
You should be self-motivated, inquisitive, and demonstrate a clear knowledge of the principles and issues associated with data extraction, data processing, data storage, data manipulation, and data anomalies.
The successful candidate should hold a HNC or equivalent in a subject that demonstrates high-quality analytical reasoning.
An understanding of SQL, GIS software, and Python is desirable. A general understanding of the electricity industry and the role it plays in local and national decarbonization targets would be beneficial. You should be able to demonstrate sound numeracy and literacy skills and good interpersonal/communication skills.
The ability to present information in a clear and reasoned way, together with an open yet analytical approach to problem-solving are essential to the role. Excellent computer skills including Word and Excel are essential, and knowledge of large database applications is also desirable. You must be reliable, well organized, and able to work effectively as part of a small team and using your own initiative.
National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues, and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service (DBS) check. Depending on the role, different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.
About Us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England, and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light, and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair, and affordable energy future, and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.
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