Senior Virtual Power Plant Operations Expert, f/m/x

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Austria, +6 more countries.

📋 Description

• Act as the functional owner of the Virtual Power Plant SaaS platform.

• Set up system parameters and modify logic for new commercial offerings.

• Enhance the platform to convert market signals into physical asset behavior.

• Collaborate with the external software provider.

• Convert internal operational needs into technical feature requests.

• Oversee vendor performance in relation to SLAs.

• Lead the resolution of software bugs to reduce operational downtime.

• Supervise real-time activity of the asset portfolio to ensure precise dispatch.

• Investigate root causes, including software logic and connectivity challenges.

• Prevent revenue loss and avoid grid penalties.

• Manage the technical onboarding process for new assets joining the VPP.

• Configure telemetry and confirm communication protocols.

• Perform end-to-end control tests for commercial activation.

• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support trading and dispatch teams.

• Offer problem-solving assistance during non-standard hours to maintain grid-services reliability.

⛳️ Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of power markets (Day-Ahead, Intraday, Balancing) and the operational processes necessary for delivering power to the grid.

• Practical experience with FCR and aFRR prequalification in Germany, including operational requirements for delivering these products and their settlement.

• Proven background in monitoring or dispatching energy assets.

• Essential experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), particularly in State of Charge (SoC) management and cycling constraints.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex B2B SaaS tools.

• Proficient in navigating admin interfaces, adjusting detailed settings, and grasping automation logic.

• Experience serving as the primary operational contact for external partners or clients.

• Capability to guide asset owners through the technical onboarding process and communicate complex operational issues with a service-oriented mindset.

• Programming knowledge in Python or C# is an advantage.

• Familiarity with IEC 60870-5-104, Modbus TCP, AMQP, or similar IoT protocols is beneficial.

• Experience with communication gateways, multiprotocol gateways, or PLCs is advantageous.

• Candidates must reside in Austria, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Spain, or the UK, or be willing to relocate to one of these countries while having the right to work.

🏝️ Benefits

• 30 days of vacation.

• 60 days of remote work flexibility.

• Adaptable working model.

• Learning budget for resources such as books, conferences, and training.

• Referral bonus opportunities.

• Regular social events in Austria.

• Support for offsetting your personal CO2 emissions.

• Complimentary lunch, fruits, and fair-trade coffee at the office.

• Eco-friendly inspired merchandise.