Market Operations Specialist

Market Operations Specialist 

Overview

You will play a critical role in developing and executing VIOTAS’ expansion into new markets. You will be responsible for building in depth knowledge of the market design and programmes available for demand response participation within a defined sub-set of the target markets agreed with Gridware management (your “Target Markets”), and leveraging this to optimise the VIOTAS portfolio and/or to enable successfully market entry into those market(s).  

This will involve the management of interactions with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the company, as necessary – especially Transmission System Operators and Regulators.  

About VIOTAS
Established in Limerick, Ireland in 2013, VIOTAS set about designing and delivering new innovations to address the challenges posed by increased renewable generation in electrical grids: How can a grid be balanced when a large amount of electricity is coming from unpredictable renewable sources that are difficult to forecast and that change the fundamental principles of how grids operate?
In response, VIOTAS developed proprietary technologies that place electricity customers at the core of the solution. By managing their electricity consumption and onsite generation in real-time, VIOTAS help balance the wider electricity grid. The company then aggregates participating customers to form Virtual Power Plants which are traded in the electricity market, competing against conventional fossil fuel power stations. This approach not only generates significant revenue for participating customers but also contributes to reducing carbon emissions. With a global expansion strategy, VIOTAS, currently with over 110 staff, operates in Ireland, Poland, USA and Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop deep expertise of the electricity market design and regulatory landscape within the Target Markets, with a principal focus on the programmes within which demand response can participate. 

• Present detailed market insights back to internal stakeholders in a concise and clear manner through a combination of discussions, reports and presentations. 

• Build working relationships with the electricity market operator, transmission system operator, expert consultants and other stakeholders in the Target Markets, as required. 

• Represent the company at external regulatory forums, as required. 

• Act as a subject matter expert within VIOTAS in electricity market design and regulation with respect to demand response / flexibility participation in the Target Markets and, more broadly, globally. 

• Research and influence electricity market policy and design for demand/frequency response, identifying new opportunities, supporting market entry, compliance, system development, and effective portfolio management across target markets. 
• Act as a cross-functional bridge within VIOTAS and with external stakeholders, delivering analysis, reports, consultations, and ensuring timelines, regulatory obligations, and strategic objectives are met. 

Essential Requirements:

• Excellent quantitative and analytical capability including data analysis and presentation. Qualification in a science, engineering or highly analytical discipline preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and pragmatic approach.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, collaboration and organisational skills.

 
Job type: Full-time, Permanent.  
Location: Limerick, Hybrid  
Salary: Competitive based on qualifications, experience, and skills.
Benefits: Competitive benefit package with healthcare, pension, €3,000 per year self-directed training budget, training days, 25 annual leave days a year and more.