ERCOT · 4 months ago
Market Operations Analyst 1
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $108K/yr
0+ years expERCOT is a leading organization focused on the Texas power grid and wholesale market. The Market Operations Analyst 1 role involves providing engineering and analytical support for the wholesale market and grid operations, monitoring system conditions, and generating market reports while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Energy
Responsibilities
Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and ERCOT's culture
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects
May respond to inquiries and/or provide assistance and/or guidance to lower-level workers
Develops understanding and knowledge of competitive energy markets and trends
Develops and maintains knowledge of the wholesale market and ERCOT grid operations in order to support Market Participant business needs
Acquires the skills and knowledge to begin to anticipate and resolve issues within the ERCOT wholesale market and grid operations using power engineering knowledge
Generates and maintains market reports per requests and protocols
Assists the management team and senior experts in providing technical assistance to PUCT, industry and Stakeholder groups
With guidance from senior team members and/or management, assists in addressing Market Participant questions pertaining to the daily market and grid operations activities
Attends stakeholder, industry, and PUCT meetings under the direction of the ERCOT management team
Escalates issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager in a timely manner when necessary
Develops strong working relationships with other internal departments
Performs engineering studies using the ERCOT network models to analyze conditions and events on the system
Tests and validates changes to market applications
Monitors and analyzes the ERCOT wholesale market and recommends design/system modifications and enhancements as needed
Develops and maintains extensive knowledge of the wholesale market and ERCOT grid operations in order to support Market Participant business needs
Anticipates and resolves issues within the ERCOT wholesale market and grid operations using power engineering knowledge and experience
Proposes and creates new solutions for data acquisition and reporting
Uses judgment and provides remedies for Market Participants disputes within the ERCOT market
Addresses Market Participant questions pertaining to the daily market and grid operations activities
Works independently and escalates issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager in a timely manner when necessary
Serves as Subject Matter Expert
Uses expert judgment to provide remedies for Market Participants disputes within the ERCOT market
Communicates frequently and upon own initiative to stakeholders regarding the application of protocols
Generates and/or reviews presentation materials for stakeholder, industry, and ERCOT board meetings
Lends professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
0 years of experience is required for Analyst Level 1
Minimum 1 year job related work experience in excess of degree requirements for Engineer Level 2
Minimum 3 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements for Engineer Level 3
Minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements for Senior Level Engineer
Bachelor's Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field is required
A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
Preferred
Demonstrates proficient technical skills SQL and/or SAS
Experienced with data analysis using Python
Company
ERCOT
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 24 million Texas customers.
501-1000 employees
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