Network Modelling and Performance Analyst

Network Modelling and Performance Analyst - Warwick (Hybrid) - £45,000 to £63,000

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness. 

System Operations is responsible for operating, controlling and monitoring the Gas National Transmission System in real time, making gas available when and where our customers across Great Britain need it playing an essential role in keeping Britain’s homes warm and its industry moving. We also facilitate the efficient operation of the GB gas market.

About the role

There’s the people who see the big picture, and then there’s you: The person who sees the whole picture. At National Gas, your perspective moves us forward.

As a Network Modelling and Performance Analyst, you will lead and take part in Gas Network simulation and probabilistic modelling analysis to ensure the Gas Transmission System continues to transport energy to our customers safely and reliably across a range of timescales.

You will lead the development and prioritisation of investment and commercial proposals against a range of financial, regulatory and commercial incentives. In addition to this, you will be involved in the delivery and audit of simulation studies of the National Transmission System to deliver a range of business requirements.

You will develop operational strategies to ensure that safety is maintained and customer requirements are met, in real and close to real time. You will develop operational strategies to deliver access to the network to facilitate maintenance activities, both planned and unplanned.

You will follow industry-agreed processes to assess and facilitate connections to the network and consider a range of future forecasts and scenarios to develop future strategies for the network, including asset and non-asset solutions.

You will lead the maintenance and development of off-line models for use within relevant network analysis teams, analyse supply and demand data and develop tools and processes to populate and analyse network simulations.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role you will be comfortable and confident in documenting and communicating the results of Network Analysis to a range of internal and external stakeholders.

You will have excellent numerical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate and articulate complex information to a variety of audiences.

We use SIMONE to conduct our analysis, which we recognise is a specialist tool which we would not expect you to have prior experience using, training will be provided. Experience with MATLAB, Graphical Falcon or other modelling software is certainly transferable and advantageous along with programming and/or coding experience.

What we can offer you

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance 
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days 
• Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%) 
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more 
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury 
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave 
• Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning 
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7 
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions 
• Hybrid working - 3 days per week (on average) in the office at Warwick and the remainder from home 
• Flexible working hours 
• Free gym and exercise classes, subsidised canteen and coffee shop onsite at our Warwick office 
• Free parking 

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy.  Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain, and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come.  More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security.
 
We are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.
 
National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country. 
     
We are committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve.  We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. 
 
Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take a chance and apply anyway! At National Gas we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. 

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