Call for Full Time Position as FORECASTING SPECIALIST at AUDAX ENERGY TRADE

Almere , 32-40 hours per week

Audax Energy Trade is the newest company within Audax. The team has access to the wholesale, balancing and congestion markets. Audax Renewables serves a wide variety of customers. New propositions for our customers are made possible by Audax Energy Trade and are successfully brought to market by Audax Renewables. As a forecaster, you ensure that every customer receives the most competitive energy contract in the Netherlands.

Work:

  • You will manage and optimize internally developed models for energy and price forecasting, and carry out weekly retraining to continuously improve their accuracy.
  • You ensure that the daily forecasts are delivered to the energy traders in a timely and reliable manner by overseeing the correct operation of the forecasting system.
  • You monitor forecast quality on a continuous basis and report weekly on performance, deviations, and relevant trends.
  • You actively contribute to the further development of the forecasting system by identifying improvement opportunities and integrating new data sources, insights, or model adjustments.
  • Note: Even if you do not meet every requirement yet, a strong eagerness to learn and grow in this role is highly valued.

This is what we offer you

  • A competitive salary that grows with your knowledge, experience, and impact.
  • Fixed 13th month at the end of the year.
  • Staff discount on your energy bill.
  • Non-contributory pension.
  • Lunch and fresh fruit at the office.
  • Relaxed working environment with 115 friendly colleagues.
  • 26 vacation days for full-time employment.
  • The opportunity to earn 2 extra days off each year.
  • Extensive learning and development opportunities.
  • A personal onboarding program in which you learn everything about the products of Audax Energy Trade.
  • On-call/weekend duty compensation.

You have

  • Experience in forecasting, preferably in the energy sector or similar domains (or strong motivation to develop this expertise).
  • Strong technical skills in time series modeling, machine learning, and developing scalable data engineering pipelines.
  • Strong analytical thinking and the ability to interpret model outcomes in a market-relevant way.
  • Experience with cloud platforms and MLOps practices for deploying machine learning models to production, including monitoring, version control, and ensuring robustness and scalability.
  • The ability to work closely with energy traders, quants, and developers to understand how forecasting models are used and to continuously improve them.
  • The ambition to grow into a Lead Forecasting Specialist in the long term.

About Audax Energy Trade

At Audax Energy Trade, we work at a high pace, make clear decisions, and collaborate closely based on each team member’s expertise. We decide together on the what; the how is up to you. The way we work together internally shapes our relationship with customers and drives our success. We are a close-knit team in which everyone is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

As an energy partner for businesses in the Netherlands, we are committed to providing personal advice and excellent service. With a team of enthusiastic professionals, we strive for innovation and sustainable solutions for our customers.

At Audax Energy Trade you will join a professional, results-driven department where everyone knows each other, supports each other, and works together toward success. We regularly organize team activities and celebrate our achievements together.

Interested to Apply?
Contact
Ayush Verma: a.verma@audaxenergytrade.nl

Victor van Doorn: v.vandoorn@audaxenergytrade.nl 


Company visit to Host Group

On the 11th of November 2025, students had the opportunity to visit the Wabico plant of Hostgroup.

Huge thanks to @hostbioenergy for their industrial insight into anaerobic digestion and innovative organic waste recycling technologies.

Stay tuned for more excursions!

We are happy to announce our latest In-house Day with Fakton Energy!

📅 Date : Thursday, 20.05.2025
🏢 Location : 22ste etage, World Trade Center, Rotterdam
👥 Max Participants : 10
⚠️ Registration Deadline : May 18th, 14:00
🔗 Register now : https://lnkd.in/eEmw2ThX

About Fakton Energy
Fakton Energy is consultancy organisatie voor complex financiële en strategische vraagstukken in de energietransitie. Wij voelen als Fakton Energy de urgentie om op tijd over te gaan naar een CO2-neutraal energiesysteem in de gebouwde omgeving. Fakton Energy maakt de energietransitie concreet. We regisseren complexe processen in de energietransitie, maken financiële vraagstukken transparant in integrale vastgoed en energie businesscases, verbinden marktpartijen om financierbare projecten en samenwerking te realiseren en weten we als geen ander de verduurzamingsopgave van vastgoedportefeuilles te structureren. Dit doen we voor gemeenten, warmtebedrijven en vastgoedeigenaren. Fakton Energy werkt met 25 gedreven professionals al zeven jaar binnen de grotere organisatie Fakton met een bestaansrecht van 40 jaar. Dit alles doen wij vanuit ons moderne en informele kantoor op de 22e &23e verdieping van het WTC in Rotterdam.”
Register today!

Note: The event will be in Dutch.

Lighthouse Projects Lunch Lecture

Thank you, Lighthouse Projects BV, for an inspiring lunch lecture!
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming Erik Houtepen and Martijn van Wijk from Lighthouse Projects for a highly engaging session with the Sustainable Energy Technology master’s students. 🙌

They shared valuable insights into the company’s diverse portfolio of projects, including wind, solar, and battery storage, as well as exciting future developments on the horizon. Their practical experience and forward-looking approach offered students a great perspective on real-world challenges and innovations in the renewable energy sector.

Delft SEA went for Paintball 🎨🔫

This week, the Delft SEA crew went for paintball and had an absolute blast on the battlefield! 🟡🔫 From strategic ambushes to colorful chaos, it was a day full of action, laughs, and (some) friendly fire.

Huge thanks to everyone who joined – we loved seeing your competitive spirit and teamwork in action, both on and off the field. 💪🔥

Stay tuned for more fun events coming soon!