Data Analyst

OVERVIEW:

Under the general supervision of the Head of Generation Planning Unit., the incumbent will be responsible for Performing general administrative and technical functions associated with the position of Data Analyst while, complying with ISO 9001 Quality Management System, GPL’s Performance Management System (PMS), and the other policies and management systems of the Company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

• Conduct research to support GPL’s corporate aim of SUCCESS, LCDS-2030 and other National Energy Priorities.
• Assist with updating the Development and Expansion Programme.
• Collect and Management all relevant data concerning power generation.
• Contribute to the development of short, medium and long-term energy and peak demand forecasts.
• Perform Descriptive Analysis of historical generation and demand trends, fuel consumption, cost tracking, outage and reliability statistics.
• Perform Predictive analysis regarding renewable generation and fuel pricing forecasts.
• Assist with Prescriptive Analysis concerning optimal generation mix planning, unit commitment and dispatch and capacity planning.
• Evaluate System Performance under different assumptions and perform relevant Sensitivity Analysis.
• Assist with aligning forecasts with national developments plans and economic indicators.
• Assist with analyzing and recommend the optimal mix of power generation resources.
• Assist with ensuring generation plans comply with National Energy Policy, Renewable Energy Targets, Emissions and Environmental Regulations and all other energy-related policies and legislations.
• Assist with ensuring the Power Systems can meet forecast energy and power demand reliably.
• Compare performance against established industry standards.
• Assisting with the day-to-day administration of the Unit.
• Orient, mentor, coach, and train direct reports in an effort to aid the development of the requisite job skills.
• Ensure Direct Reports’ compliance with Company Rules and Regulations and initiate disciplinary actions in keeping with Company’s Rules of Conduct.
• Enforce strict compliance with the requirements of the safety and health legislation, regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Investigate promptly and make recommendations through written reports with respect to infractions of Safety and Health regulations.
• Conduct continuous assessment and monitoring of staff work performance and development and taking steps to correct poor work performance.
• Perform other duties that are pertinent to the objectives of the Department’s Action Plan, and by extension, the Divisional Business Plan, to support the Company’s Corporate Strategic Plan, as assigned by or through the Manager or the Divisional Director – Engineering Services.

COMPETENCY PROFILE:

• Use of Microsoft Suite
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Flexible and possess the ability to perform effectively under pressure
• Familiarity with electric distribution systems
• Familiarity with electric transmission systems
• Familiarity with electric generation systems- Renewable and conventional
• Familiarity with electric substation systems
• Be conversant with Safety Act and GPL Safety Handbook
• Be conversant with International Standards such as IEEE, ANSI, ESRA, Safety Codes, GPL Grid Code.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Economics from an accredited institution with at least two (2) years of utility experience relative to the Key Responsible Areas.