Grid Operations Manager - Grid User Support (Onsite)

California Independent System • Folsom, CA

76d • $155,625 - $259,375

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director, manages the integration and implementation of new and modified bulk electric changes that impact Reliability Coordination, WEIM, or California BA/TOP operators. Oversees and leads the development of requirements, documentation and readiness of real-time personnel, processes and technologies required to successfully integrate changes. Provides subject matter expertise and an operations perspective to cross divisional teams as new policies, market and grid functionality, and operational process improvements are developed. Partners with the Director and relevant Managers to provide technical guidance and direction to internal and external customers.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Engineering (power system operations and/or electric generation operations), Economics, or related discipline.
• Ten (10) or more years related experience.
• NERC Reliability Coordinator Certification required.
• Experience as a Lead Operator at the California ISO or comparable position at a similar organization operating a Bulk Electric System in a Lead capacity.
• Project management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master Degree preferred.
• Proven knowledge and experience working with NERC, WECC, adjacent Balancing Authorities, and Transmission Operators.

Responsibilities

• Manages coordination with internal support teams, internal & external customers and Operational Readiness staff for planned changes and unexpected issues of applications, grid topology, and processes.
• Acts as a Grid Operations representative on cross-divisional teams to provide real-time operations perspective on new policies, market and system functionality, and operational process improvements.
• Oversees and leads the creation, modification and review of Operating Procedures and interim desktop procedures to ensure consistent operations and compliance with new and modified policy and operational changes.
• Assists in training development and delivery as needed.
• Provides guidance, sets daily work assignment priorities for staff as needed.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees