Reliability Policy Manager

CPS Energy
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Oct 03, 2024
Reliability Policy Manager Date: Oct 2, 2024 Location: San Antonio or Austin, TX, US, 78205 Company: CPS Energy Deadline to Apply: October 16, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CDT 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! Pay Grade Grade Level 17 Position Summary The Reliability Policy Manager serves as the subject matter expert in power systems engineering and planning, generation performance, system protection and metering, and all reliability and engineering aspects of the ERCOT stakeholder process. They are a key member of the team that is responsible for monitoring, participating, communicating, reporting, and contributing to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) stakeholder process on behalf of CPS Energy and advocating for CPS Energy's interests and positions. Under the guidance of the Manager of Energy Market Policy, provide leadership within CPS Energy by collaborating across business units to develop policy direction on reliability and engineering issues. Contributes to the development of protocol and regulatory comments, and legislative bill analysis. Acts as an ERCOT reliability and engineering subject matter expert on internal project teams. This position mitigates potential impacts to CPS Energy by protecting CPS Energy's market position at various stakeholder forums. Tasks and Responsibilities Tracks, analyzes, and engages in planning and engineering activities and policy proposals at ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT); communicates to various internal business units with the objective of informing and collecting feedback for use by the EMP unit in developing policy direction and recommendations. Works closely with Compliance, Transmission & Distribution Planning teams, System Protection & Metering teams, Power Generation operations & engineering teams, and System Operations & Reliability departments within CPS Energy to implement policy changes and communicate industry trends. Interacts and participates across multiple business units to ensure new CPS Energy initiatives are consistent with ERCOT and PUCT rules. Participates in internal coordination efforts to vet positions and responses to proposed ERCOT market rule and PUCT regulatory changes. Conducts meetings with affected CPS Energy business units to alert them to new rules and any requirements associated with the rule. Monitors ERCOT committee, working group, and task force meetings as well as PUCT Open Meetings, workshops, projects, and dockets. Monitors Texas Reliability Entity meetings, and tracks reliability initiatives that will impact the ERCOT system. Participates in the bill analysis efforts during regular legislative session and special sessions. Minimum Skills Minimum Knowledge and Abilities Safe driving record. Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals. General understanding of ERCOT stakeholder and PUCT processes, knowledge of ERCOT Protocols, PUCT substantive rules, and PURA. Extensive knowledge of ERCOT transmission planning practices and methodologies, generation performance and compliance requirements, system protection and metering requirements, and generator & large load interconnection requirements. Extensive knowledge of engineering practices and policies for inverter-based generators, large loads, and energy storage interconnected at transmission and distribution voltages. General knowledge of policies and standards set by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the North American Reliability Corporation (NERC). General knowledge of resource adequacy concepts and risks as they relate to the ERCOT market, PUC market design efforts, and the general energy transition related to power supply decarbonization. Demonstrated well-developed written and verbal communications skills for interaction within the section, across departmental lines to all levels of personnel, and vertically with management. Preferred Qualifications Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer. Master's Degree from an accredited university in a quantitative field. Relevant experience in an operational, system planning, system engineering, compliance, or regulatory analysis capacity. Extensive knowledge of ERCOT stakeholder and PUCT processes, knowledge of ERCOT Protocols, PUCT substantive rules, and PURA. Competencies Demonstrating Initiative Working with Ambiguity Creating and Maintaining Networks Communicates Effectively Learning Quickly Interacting with People at Different Levels Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science or related quantitative discipline from an accredited college or university. Required Certifications Working Environment Work is performed indoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Ability to travel to and from meetings in San Antonio and Austin, training sessions or other business related events. Physical Demands Perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs. Operation of a motor vehicle to attend business related events. 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. 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