Lead of Commercial Dispatch

Lead of Commercial Dispatch

Ignitis

Vilnius, Lithuania

We are currently looking for a Lead of Commercial Dispatch to implement and manage a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) platform, integrate it with demand/supply forecasting tools, market trading systems, and renewable energy assets. In our team, we value openness, collaboration, and a strong sense of responsibility, which we believe are essential to creating a supportive and productive team. If all this speaks to you, we would like to invite you to join us.

Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!

You will contribute to green and secure energy ecosystem creation by:

• Leading the selection, implementation, and integration of a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) platform with other systems;
• Establishing and managing a commercial dispatch team to ensure 24/7 VPP operations;
• Overseeing centralized control of active power output and other primary parameters of all company - operated generation and storage assets, in compliance with established technical and organizational standards;
• Ensuring optimal execution of the company's pre-agreed commercial obligations - power, energy, and service delivery schedules;
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with technical parameters of generation assets as required for commercial activity in power generation, storage, and service provision;
• Analysing operational data and reports to identify trends, anomalies, or deviations from standard parameters, procedures, or equipment availability;
• Collaborating with the TSO and energy trading entities to ensure proper execution of generation and service delivery schedules and market requirements.

Required for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in energy, engineering, or related sciences;
• Work experience with VPP;
• Experience in production or industrial companies (experience in energy sector operations is a strong advantage);
• Background in engineering operations, maintenance or exploitation, energy trading, power supply management, operational grid control, or balance responsibility;
• Keen interest in the latest energy technologies and innovations and understanding of the energy sector’s operational principles and trends;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Strong interpersonal, public speaking, and collaboration skills; initiative-driven and results-oriented with impeccable professional integrity.