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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Real Time Energy Market Operator
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 17751 Salary Grade: ZR6
Approved: June 12, 2007 Last Revised: January 11, 2023

Purpose:
 

Under general supervision, perform monitoring, analysis, and respond to meet market operations
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Perform Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) functions including operation of computerized energy market systems, network analysis, generation dispatch, capacity optimization, and resource bidding.
  2. Analyze data to discover patterns &/or discrepancies by reviewing current loads, daily load forecast, ERCOT systems, and generation abilities for meeting energy demands.
  3. Monitor weather conditions for dispatch impacts in energy consumptions and
  4. Monitor and respond to market conditions and dispatch schedules
  5. Coordinate with ERCOT and power plant operators to meet market demands by determining generation requirements or load forecasts.
  6. Conduct short term purchases and sales of energy, capacity and ancillary services to meet the current loads and daily load forecasts.
  7. Support fuel purchases and scheduling by supplying appropriate energy for current demands.
  8. Responsible for following all ERCOT and NERC operating protocols and guidelines to ensure compliance under applicable regulatory bodies.
  9. Communicates and records critical market operations information
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of power plant or transmission system dispatch operations
  • Knowledge of ERCOT and / or NERC operating protocols and guidelines
  • Knowledge of EECP and Black Start processes
  • Knowledge of power trading, power markets and dispatch economics
  • Knowledge of renewable generation characteristics and dispatch economics
  • Knowledge of electric generation fuel markets Skill in using computer systems
  • Skill in the use of software and equipment required to dispatch generation facilities
  • Skill in anticipating forecast deviations for operating plan and portfolio adjustments
  • Skill in effective oral and written communication
  • Skill in maintaining records
  • Skill in analyzing data
  • Ability to work independently and in teams
  • Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts
  • Ability to obtain applicable ERCOT or NERC certifications
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years relevant experience.
  • Associates Degree plus one (1) year of relevant experience
  • Bachelors Degree in any field
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

None

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.