Careers

Role :  Regional Director – Storage- Australia

Reporting to: Asset Development Director

Location: Australia

 About GridBeyond

GridBeyond is a cutting-edge, scale-up company with a start-up mindset which innovates in the energy industry headquartered in Dublin, IRL with offices in Cork, IRL, London, UK, and Houston, USA. We are currently looking for a   Regional Director – Storage – Front and Behind the Meter BESS Utility assets for  Australia location.

Using Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and advanced data modelling, GridBeyond provides Intelligent Energy-As-A-Service to tackle the challenges businesses face as they move towards a Net Zero carbon future. Our multi-award-winning AI “Point” Platform allows businesses to control demand response participation, energy performance, markets and costs.

We are already the leaders in the UK & Ireland and are now entering new markets, expanding our geographic footprint. Our foundations are strong. On-going investment in development and innovation are cornerstones of our business. It’s what sets us apart.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the revolution to address today’s energy challenges. You have the chance to join a growing team, leading the Smart Energy sector. An ability to work autonomously and to think creatively is therefore required to tackle new challenges and to support long term, sustainable growth.

Role

• The successful candidate for this role will be tasked with enabling GridBeyond to grow a portfolio of Standalone, Co-located Utility-scale, Behind the Meter and Community batteries in
• Supporting our continued success as a market-leading aggregation & optimisation service provider.
• Australia is a fast growing market for Utility Scale Batteries and the successful candidate will sell the GridBeyond products and services to batteries utilized in other territories

The role will offer significant scope for growth for the successful candidate

What are we looking for

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Understanding the opportunities across all available markets to maximize revenue for BESS target sector identified above in Australia.
• Develop and progressing a sales pipeline in Salesforce of existing operational and to be built assets in key states.
• Organizing face to face and remote meetings with key targets, and other market participants to enable sales success.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key decision makers and manage relationships with senior stakeholders using recognisable engagement mapping techniques such as Miller Heiman or equivalent.
• Support the wider business understanding the Australian Battery market and the required product evolution to support sales success.
• Work with your direct management team to originate PPA solutions to support business success.
• Build qualitative strategic account plans to clearly present a path to success.
• Supporting and progressing the development of market solutions in collaboration with key internal stakeholders
• Ensure CRM system is fully updated and all information pertaining to sales leads and activity is entered at least weekly.
• Run through territory planning calls and weekly sales reviews from CRM database highlighting risks and opportunities from activity entered into the CRM system.
• Ensure that all monthly sales review material is in place for the Leadership team to evaluate at the monthly sales review.
• Identifying opportunities to create additional cross-offerings and synergies based on client /industry demand.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL ALSO POSSESS:

• A strong understanding of the Australia UK energy markets, and experience of FCAS and Power Trading would be welcome but not essential
• A proven track record of delivering results within the Australian Energy industry.
• A self starter who is able to work of their own initiative to enable business success
• Commercial aptitude, with experience contributing to business strategy by identifying and pursuing market opportunities
• The ability to effectively communicate complex information to a variety of stakeholders including those in sales and operational functions and most importantly to board level with actionable summary reporting.

 What you will have

Other Key Skills

• The successful individual will feel comfortable within a fast paced, engaging, technology scale up and will have the ability to work flexibly across a range of responsibilities.
• Ability to distill large documents, publications, training material into key strategic and commercial takeaways for management.
• Capability to plan, work to and project manage plans to ensure key deadlines for the business are met through engaging interdepartmental teams
• Commercial understanding to assess impact of changes in the market
• Strong relationship management skills with an ability to seek out key market contacts.

GridBeyond is an equal opportunities employer

Company Vision & Mission

 Our vision is to build a shared energy economy that delivers sustainability, resilience, affordability and adaptability through collaboration.

A smart, flexible system that makes the best use of all the energy sources available will enable us to meet our customers’ needs in a balanced, efficient and economical way.

Our mission is to enable grid operators to integrate intermittent energy sources such as wind and   solar by giving agility to the ageing power grid.

 Benefits / Perks

• Salary: Competitive

• Benefits such as –
• 5% pension upon commencement of employment
• Healthcare
• 23 days Annual leave increasing to 25 days with service

• Duration: Indefinite duration
• Type: Full time
• Flexible working hours and environment
• Employee Referrals Bonuses
• Work/Life Balance

 Company Culture

GridBeyond celebrates the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Why work with Grid Beyond?

GridBeyond unlocks powerful, Long-term returns on energy consumption for intensive users.

If you are passionate and want to join the fast-paced energy market as part of our growing team, we’d like to connect with you!!

Role : ERCOT/CAISO Trading Subject Matter Expert

Reporting to: Head of Trading

Location: Remote, US Head Office in Houston if preferable.

About GridBeyond

GridBeyond is a cutting-edge, scale-up company with a start-up mindset which innovates in the energy industry headquartered in Dublin, IRL with offices in Cork, IRL, London, UK, and Houston, USA. We are currently looking for an ERCOT/CAISO Trading Subject Matter Expert for US location.

Using Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and advanced data modelling, GridBeyond provides Intelligent Energy-As-A-Service to tackle the challenges businesses face as they move towards a Net Zero carbon future. Our multi-award-winning AI “Point” Platform allows businesses to control demand response participation, energy performance, markets and costs.

We are already the leaders in the UK & Ireland and are now entering new markets, expanding our geographic footprint. Our foundations are strong. On-going investment in development and innovation are cornerstones of our business. It’s what sets us apart.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the revolution to address today’s energy challenges. You have the chance to join a growing team, leading the Smart Energy sector. An ability to work autonomously and to think creatively is therefore required to tackle new challenges and to support long term, sustainable growth.

Role

GridBeyond are seeking an Energy Trading Subject Matter Expert (SME) with specific experience in the ERCOT and CAISO markets to help design, build, test, and implement an AI energy trading solution which has already been developed for two other international power markets. Our AI trading platform will enable GridBeyond and other trading desks to optimize generation and consumption assets financially and physically in energy and ancillary service markets. The resource will need to leverage their existing power market expertise (ERCOT & CAISO) to inform the design of the solution ensuring not only that it is fit for purpose but also market leading in its design. The chosen candidate will be required to oversee a successful build, ensure the application is tested sufficiently and delivered for use by our own and third party trading desks. The resource will also have the responsibility of ensuring GridBeyond’s Dublin based trading desk are prepared for energy trading in each of these jurisdictions in terms of market strategy and trading operations. There will also be support required from this resource to support sales and engage with market operators and key stakeholders.

What are we looking for

We are looking for a subject matter expert in both the ERCOT and CAISO power markets who has recent hands-on experience of trading each respective market. The chosen resource should have experience with all asset types but a clear understanding and vision as to how one might optimize energy storage and demand side response is preferential.

This is a 1 year Fixed term contract with the scope of extension depending upon the requirement from the business.

We are looking for a clear detailed knowledge of how all energy (DAM, RT) and ancillary markets (frequency, reserve) operate and settle to inform delivery of our solution.

An ideal candidate must possess the ability to function well working remotely, collaborate well with international team members and impart their deep market knowledge to colleagues in a clear and concise manner.

What you will have

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a power trader in ERCOT and/or CAISO
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering or related quantitative discipline.
• Analytical/technical skills to develop individual analysis and perform independent research.
• Day Ahead Energy, Real-Time Energy, Frequency and Reserve markets trading and operations experience.
• Experience with economic dispatch, generation commitment and load management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; sound conceptual thinking. Must have ability to make decisions; identify and communicate market opportunities to co-workers.
• Must have strong work ethic and self-discipline.
• Must be team player with good communication skills.
• Conceptual understanding of AI-based trading and experience in product sales is a bonus.
• Experience with any of the following markets is a plus: MISO, PJM, NYISO, and/or ISONE

GridBeyond is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Vision & Mission

Our vision is to build a shared energy economy that delivers sustainability, resilience, affordability and adaptability through collaboration.

A smart, flexible system that makes the best use of all the energy sources available will enable us to meet our customers’ needs in a balanced, efficient, and economical way.

Our mission is to enable grid operators to integrate intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar by giving agility to the ageing power grid.

Benefits / Perks

● Salary: Competitive

● Benefits such as –

401k

Healthcare

Vacations

Paid Maternity and Paternity leave

● Duration: FTC

● Flexible working hours and environment

● Employee Referrals Bonus

● Work/Life Balance

Company Culture

GridBeyond celebrates the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why work with Grid Beyond?

GridBeyond unlocks powerful, Long-term returns on energy consumption for intensive users.

If you are passionate and want to join the fast-paced energy market as part of our growing team, we’d like to connect with you!!

Role :  PPA Origination Manager

Reporting to: Head of Market Strategy and Risk

Location: UK / Ireland

About GridBeyond

GridBeyond is a cutting-edge, scale-up company with a start-up mindset which innovates in the energy industry headquartered in Dublin, IRL with offices in Cork, IRL, London, UK, Houston, USA, Osaka, Japan & Sydney Australia. We are currently looking for a PPA Manager Located in UK / Ireland.

Using Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and advanced data modelling, GridBeyond provides Intelligent Energy-As-A-Service to tackle the challenges businesses face as they move towards a Net Zero carbon future. Our multi-award-winning AI “Point” Platform allows control distributed energy resources such as batteries and generation, and of businesses’ demand response participation, energy performance, markets and costs.  Our PPA business builds upon this, linking renewable generators to industrials with corporate PPA’s, and creating value for both parties.

We are already the leaders in the UK & Ireland and are now entering new markets, expanding our geographic footprint. Our foundations are strong. On-going investment in development and innovation are cornerstones of our business. It’s what sets us apart.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the revolution to address today’s energy challenges. You have the chance to join a growing team, leading the Smart Energy sector. An ability to work autonomously and to think creatively is therefore required to tackle new challenges and to support long term, sustainable growth.

Role

• You’ll be part of the pioneering team building GridBeyond’s PPA business across the UK & Ireland
• Developing GridBeyond’s PPA market solutions, including managing external relationships and working with internal stakeholders
• Working with Sales team to build and manage GridBeyond’s PPA pipeline, progressing PPAs from origination to execution, to deliver target PPA growth
• Providing first class account management to GridBeyond’s PPA generators
• Working with internal stakeholders to manage the operational processes associated with the PPA portfolio
• Developing Innovative PPA structures where by generation, storage and/or demand flexibility is utilized to manage Wholesale risk
• Researching and analyzing the PPA market and working with the Trading, Market Strategy functions to develop new products and services for PPA generators and propostions to sell this generation to GridBeyond’s existing & new Industrial customer base.
• Building and developing strategic analysis of the target market and sectors and delivering propositions based on this analysis serving GridBeyond’s customers including renewable generator and Industrial / Commercial customers.

What are we looking for

• Experience in an Origination role for PPA sector;
• A strong understanding of PPA valuation including embedded benefits and wholesale and imbalance risks;
• Strong network in the UK and Ireland renewable sector and a good understanding of the UK and Ireland renewable support schemes and associated certification;
• Experience of the operational processes involved in managing a PPA portfolio;
• A strong commercial mindset with a track record of delivering deals which add value;
• Proven ability to manage the full PPA acquisition process including Origination, Due Diligence, Negotiation, Execution and Onboarding;
• Demonstrable experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders;
• Ability to understand customers’ needs and requirements and translate these into profitable solutions;
• Ability to monitor and analyse market developments;
• Great communication skills with the ability to thrive in international working relationships.
• Self-driven and highly motivated with a deal-hunting attitude;
• You’ll be working fairly autonomously in a ‘start-up’ type environment so you should be comfortable with being a self-starter and upwardly managing; and
• Strong negotiation skills and be commercially astute;

What you will have

• A strong commercial background with a strong understanding of UK and Irish electricity markets;
• Experience with PPA structures, origination and operations;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – able to confidently present sophisticated/technical concepts/outcomes to a wide variety of stakeholders including engineers, managers and directors;
• Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent, master’s degree preferable though not essential;
• Ability to influence and negotiate with both internal and external stakeholders;
• High levels of integrity and self-reliance, demonstrating knowledge of industry best practices;
• Strategic thinker, with operational delivery capability;
• First rate customer management skills, coupled with strong listening and communications skills
• Professional values – articulate, honest, innovative, highly motivated and enthusiastic about renewable energy and new technology
• Team player, able to work both individually and on team projects
• Commercially aware with well-honed inter-personal skills

GridBeyond is an equal opportunities employer

Company Vision & Mission

Our vision is to build a shared energy economy that delivers sustainability, resilience, affordability and adaptability through collaboration.

A smart, flexible system that makes the best use of all the energy sources available will enable us to meet our customers’ needs in a balanced, efficient and economical way.

Our mission is to enable grid operators to integrate intermittent energy sources such as wind and   solar by giving agility to the ageing power grid.

 Benefits / Perks

• Salary: Competitive

• Benefits such as –
• 5% pension upon commencement of employment
• Healthcare
• 23 days Annual leave increasing to 25 days with service
• Free onsite parking
• Sports and Social Club etc
• Nearby café and restaurants to grab your meals or coffee

• Duration: Indefinite duration
• Type: Full time
• Flexible working hours and environment
• Employee Referrals Bonuses
• Work/Life Balance

Company Culture

GridBeyond celebrates the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Why work with Grid Beyond?

GridBeyond unlocks powerful, Long-term returns on energy consumption for intensive users.

If you are passionate and want to join the fast-paced energy market as part of our growing team, we’d like to connect with you!!