Power Market Operator I-SR

$61,079.00 - $134,570.00 annually

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage operation of AECC assets in two Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) in a real time and short term horizon.
• Monitors demand in RTO markets in real time, and take action to enhance organizations economic performance.
• Determine fuel requirements for AECC scheduled generation in RTOs and communicate desire to AECC Fuels department.
• Develop AECC Day Ahead market positions using load and price forecasting tools.
• Submit electronic tags of physical schedules on Bulk Electric System and ensure accuracy of all schedules impacting AECC.
• Procure short term transmission over Open Access Same-time Information System to meet AECC requirements.
• Develop and submit seven-day load forecasts to meet NERC requirements.
• Follow directives and operating instructions from Reliability Coordinators, Transmission Operators, and Local Balancing Authorities; to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain high degree of situational awareness to enable response to rapidly changing system conditions.
• Monitor commercial customers and employ use of reliability and economic interruption when required.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, plus 2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Operator I - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, plus 2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. NERC Operator Certification is required.
• Operator II - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field, plus 4 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. NERC System Operator Certification and custom energy accounting + tagging software used by the department required.
• Operator III - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, plus 6 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. NERC Operator Certification is required.
• SR Operator - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field, plus at least 8 total years of related experience and/or training, including 5 years of project management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. NERC Certification is required.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

NERC Operator Certification

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Complex vendor and internally developed tools specific for Utility Operations.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Normal working conditions as found within an office setting, wherein there is controlled temperature and a low noise level, plus a minimum of distractions.

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; occasionally required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; and color vision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position requires rotating shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• 2 Floating holidays
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off accrual
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.