California ISO · 2 weeks ago
Grid Operations Change Specialist Lead (Hybrid)
Folsom, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$58.88/hr - $98.13/hr
6+ years expThe California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across California's power grid. The Grid Operations Change Specialist Lead will provide power grid expertise to ensure operational preparedness, lead change initiatives, and drive process improvement activities for operational readiness.
EnergyNon ProfitPower Grid
Responsibilities
Represents the department and leads a wide variety of the most complex change initiatives that impact Power Grid Operations, including PMO related projects, transmission/generation changes, standards changes or business process changes. Applies subject matter expertise of System Operations to assess impacts on process, job tasks, procedures, technology systems, and the ISO’s ability to meet reliability and tariff requirements. Oversees and facilitates development and review of user requirements, user-interface mock up and design, and user-acceptance testing
Drives operational procedure development to ensure Power Grid Operations usability and compliance with regulatory requirements. Ensures periodic procedure review processes and works with the appropriate content owners and end users. Responsible for tracking changes and approvals as well as ensuring information on the internal operating procedures web site and databases are updated accurately and timely. Develops new procedures and incorporates them into the standard maintenance process. Provides input and expertise on more complex procedures outside of responsible area as required
Leads development and delivery of training to Power Grid Operations personnel based on assigned projects and areas of expertise. Ensures training complies with reliability and tariff standards. Follows the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) methodology and ensures compliance with the ADDIE process
Proactively identifies areas for improvement in the Power Grid Operations department and drives initiatives to support control room modernization, grid operator visualization improvements, process enhancements, etc. Responsible for leading department and cross functional process improvement activities. Acts as a champion for improvement and change for operational readiness and works closely with cross functional teams to ensure efficiency and continuous improvement
Provides guidance, sets daily work assignment priorities for staff as needed. Identifies staffing needs and mentors, coaches and trains staff to optimize the team. Provides feedback to management regarding staff performance in support of the performance evaluation process. May participate in department hiring activities such as interviewing and providing feedback on candidates' technical qualifications
May function as a Department Manager and is accountable to Manager for actions taken in Manager's absence. May be granted additional supervisory authority based on department needs and/or consistent with departmental succession planning
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field
Equivalent years of education and training, plus six (6) or more years related experience
Demonstrates fundamental management and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment as a leader, facilitator and team member
Ability to provide practical and feasible solutions to problems, keeping multiple conflicting considerations into account
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills required
Excellent analytical skills are required, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical materials and concepts in a non-technical manner
Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing work environment, and work independently
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Self-motivated, problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Professional Engineering preferred
Project Management (PMP) certification a plus
Knowledge of Market, RTCA and EMS Systems preferred
Benefits
Relocation assistance is available.
Company
California ISO
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid.
501-1000 employees
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