Energy Controller IV - Day Ahead

CPS Energy
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Sep 24, 2024
Energy Controller IV - Day Ahead Date: Sep 23, 2024 Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205 Company: CPS Energy We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day! Deadline to Apply: October 7, 2024 Pay Grade 17 Position Summary Represents CPS Energy Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) and its resources to Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and market counterparties. Follows ERCOT, Texas Reliability Entity (Texas RE), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) guidelines in binding CPS Energy with its load and generation requirements. Tasks and Responsibilities Maintain proficiency in all NERC Operating Standards and all ERCOT Nodal Protocols and Operating Guides related to functions for NERC Generator Operators (GOP) and ERCOT Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSE) Adhere to all internal Energy Supply & Market Operations (ESMO) policies and procedures Adhere to all internal Energy Market Risk Management (EMRM) policies and procedures Complete necessary tasks and functions related to the participation and submission of all required data into the ERCOT Day Ahead Market Identify and analyze all relevant weather, market, and operational conditions within the CPS Energy service area and the ERCOT Wholesale Market to support all responsibilities Analyze market, weather, and other data to perform forecasting of next-day and short-term load obligations for native and external customers Analyze various sources of market data to produce short-term market price forecasts to aid in resource commitment and load obligation cost management decisions Identify and analyze data for optimizing generating resource energy and ancillary service revenues Perform functions to meet all targets for providing low-cost, reliable energy to our native load supply customers Analyze short and mid-term bilateral transactions as needed to manage physical and financial positions Analyze market conditions and implement strategies to improve portfolio's financial position Participate in the development and implementation of congestion management activities related to Day Ahead Operations including submission of Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) strategies in the ERCOT Day Ahead Market to ensure effective hedging management of CPS Energy native load Analyze and support functions for managing all renewable resources within the CPS Energy portfolio, including wind, solar, and energy storage facilities Utilize analysis software and tools to execute strategies related to the ERCOT Day Ahead Market and to conduct day-to-day business Perform all outage coordination and testing for generation and load resources Coordinate activities between various CPS Energy stakeholders, including fuels, risk, compliance, settlements, and real-time operations to ensure effective communications and strategy implementation Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Skills Minimum Knowledge and Abilities Experience in marketing or operations in the ERCOT Wholesale market or related experience in other Electric RTO/ISO regions Ability to perform data analytics to support the optimization of power generation assets Power plant operational experience and/or principle understanding Ability to support a 10-hour working day, 7-days per week operation schedule, as well as emergency and off-normal procedures Preferred Qualifications A degree in engineering, marketing, economics, power technologies, business, or related field. Equivalent work experience may also be considered. Experience using marketing and/or analytics software and programs such as PCI, OSI, Tableau, and SQL Developer NERC and/or ERCOT certification Competencies Demonstrating Initiative Interacting with People at Different Levels Learning Quickly Working with Ambiguity Builds Networks Using Math Displaying Technical Expertise Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED Required Certifications Working Environment Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equip, telephone, multi-functioning printer & calculator. Ability to travel between business related events. After hrs work will be required. Physical Demands Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work. CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations. Nearest Major Market: San Antonio Job Segment: Power Plant Operator, Power Plant, Testing, SQL, Database, Energy, Technology