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Shell

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Data
    Engineering
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You should have a graduate degree in a related field (preferably PhD), strong Python and SQL skills, knowledge of cloud architecture, and experience with algorithms, data streaming, and mathematics.
  • You will analyze and visualize power, gas, and weather data, develop forecasts, validate models, deploy frameworks for trading, and lead projects to enhance computational capabilities and P&L.

Requirements

  • Have a graduate qualification in an analytical or science-based discipline e.g., engineering/maths/computer science and ideally a PhD in machine learning, optimisation or equivalent
  • High knowledge for solving unstructured and non-standard mathematical problems
  • End-to-end experience with data, including querying, aggregation, analysis, and visualization
  • Strong competencies in Python for data analysis using the python data science libraries (Pandas/NumPy/SciPy/Scikit-learn)
  • Strong SQL skills for data retrieval, basic analysis, and data cleansing
  • Strong knowledge and application of object-oriented design and software best practices in Python
  • Familiarity of cloud architecture, with a focus in deploying and hosting applications in a cloud environment
  • Self-starter who is commercially aware and value focused. Able to work with minimal supervision and guidance
  • Good communication skills to present new developments and facilitate acceptation by the team and the traders
  • Algorithmic complexity theory
  • Parallelism & Concurrency
  • Experience with messaging and or data streaming technologies such as Kafka, ActiveMQ, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Event Hubs
  • Have experience implanting algorithms and data-structures
  • Have a good knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, and discrete mathematics

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, process, clean and visualize various kind of power, gas, and weather data sets to establish a basis of further analysis
  • Develop, analyse, and conduct different approaches to forecasts different variables (Demand, wind, solar, prices)
  • Statistical evaluation and validation of different types of forecasts
  • Build the framework to deploy models in production that will be use every day for trading decisions
  • Share this framework with the rest of the team to increase the performance of the rest of the team developments
  • Participate to the conception and development of a computational environment which enable scalability and high computational power
  • Develop in house optimisation models (stack models, dispatch models)
  • Bring new ideas of models to improve the desk P&L
  • Delegate and lead some models and infrastructures projects done by teams of high technical people in IT and modelling.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Power Analyst?

The main responsibility of the Power Analyst is to support the Power Fundamentals team in developing, analyzing, and productionizing time series forecasting and optimization models, ensuring accurate forecasting of market fundamentals for improved trading decisions.

What kind of data will the Power Analyst work with?

The Power Analyst will prepare, process, clean, and visualize various kinds of power, gas, and weather data sets to establish a basis for further analysis.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a graduate qualification in an analytical or science-based discipline, such as engineering, mathematics, or computer science, and ideally a PhD in machine learning, optimization, or a related field.

What programming languages are important for this role?

Strong competencies in Python for data analysis, along with SQL for data retrieval, basic analysis, and data cleansing, are essential for this role.

Is experience with cloud environments necessary for this position?

Yes, familiarity with cloud architecture, particularly in deploying and hosting applications in a cloud environment, is important for the Power Analyst role.

Will the Power Analyst be involved in model validation?

Yes, the Power Analyst will be responsible for the statistical evaluation and validation of different types of forecasts.

Are there opportunities for career development within Shell?

Yes, Shell advocates for career development and encourages employees to try new roles and experiences, helping them discover skills and make career moves.

Does Shell prioritize diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Shell is committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

What is the company’s vision regarding emissions?

Shell aims to become a net zero emissions energy business by 2050, addressing emissions across different sectors in collaboration with customers, businesses, and governments.

What kind of models will the Power Analyst be expected to develop?

The Power Analyst will develop time series forecasting models and optimization models such as stochastic optimization, dynamic programming, and LP/MILP models.

Can the Power Analyst work with minimal supervision?

Yes, the ideal candidate should be a self-starter who is commercially aware and value-focused, able to work with minimal supervision and guidance.

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Shell

Energy
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1890
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Shell is a global energy company with around 87,000 employees in more than 70 countries. We work together to power progress through more and cleaner energy solutions. We serve more than 30 million customers at almost 46,000 retail service stations every day.