Operational Planning Meteorologist Lead

ERCOT • Austin, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. Conducts long-range weather forecasting for the ERCOT service area. Provides seasonal weather forecasts for 3 years in support of variance planning, outage, and operations studies. Provides weather expertise on events within ERCOT. JOB DUTIES Broadly applies principles, theories and concepts related to the weather profession. A seasoned, experienced professional with an in-depth/full understanding of area of specialization. Acts as a resource to advise and may at times a lead the work of lower level professional and/or support employees. Generally, represents the department on projects and may perform in a project leadership role. ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES Serves as the recognized technical expert within the field of Meteorology both inside and outside the organization Maintains and expands strong professional relationships both internally and externally Serve as the representative on cross-functional teams and projects Maintains knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices Communicates results to appropriate stakeholders, including maintaining regular communication with the management team, providing relevant information to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements Responds to executive and management inquiries and special reporting requests Demonstrates skills as an expert user of weather software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and forecasting models As needed collaboration on current and next day forecasts during day shift Gathers and analyzes meteorological data from public and private sources in support of weatherization and planning efforts. Maintains and develops tools that visualize medium and long-term weather conditions Supports need for mid- and long-term weather information, including mid-term temperature forecasts and seasonal outlooks for a three-year outlook. Prepares a brief weather discussion for the management and executive teams on seasonal outlook for the coming year and potential for modifying outliers. Calls attention to the potential for high-impact weather features beyond the short term, such as long stretches of cold or hot weather, strong fronts, severe weather, etc Creates own weather forecast as necessary, for input into load forecasting models

Requirements

• Requires minimum 8 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• Requires minimum 8 years progressively responsible experience in operational meteorology and weather risk analysis
• Requires proficiency in MS Office application suite, specifically Excel
• Bachelor's Degree: Meteorology or related field (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Prefer minimum 2 years’ experience with power systems grid operations and assessing impact of weather conditions on load
• Prefer experience with solar and wind forecasting techniques
• Prefer computer programming knowledge
• Master's Degree: Meteorology or related field (Preferred) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

Responsibilities

• Conducts long-range weather forecasting for the ERCOT service area.
• Provides seasonal weather forecasts for 3 years in support of variance planning, outage, and operations studies.
• Provides weather expertise on events within ERCOT.
• Broadly applies principles, theories and concepts related to the weather profession.
• Acts as a resource to advise and may at times a lead the work of lower level professional and/or support employees.
• Generally, represents the department on projects and may perform in a project leadership role.
• Serves as the recognized technical expert within the field of Meteorology both inside and outside the organization
• Maintains and expands strong professional relationships both internally and externally
• Serve as the representative on cross-functional teams and projects
• Maintains knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices
• Communicates results to appropriate stakeholders, including maintaining regular communication with the management team, providing relevant information to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements
• Responds to executive and management inquiries and special reporting requests
• Demonstrates skills as an expert user of weather software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and forecasting models
• As needed collaboration on current and next day forecasts during day shift
• Gathers and analyzes meteorological data from public and private sources in support of weatherization and planning efforts.
• Maintains and develops tools that visualize medium and long-term weather conditions
• Supports need for mid- and long-term weather information, including mid-term temperature forecasts and seasonal outlooks for a three-year outlook.
• Prepares a brief weather discussion for the management and executive teams on seasonal outlook for the coming year and potential for modifying outliers.
• Calls attention to the potential for high-impact weather features beyond the short term, such as long stretches of cold or hot weather, strong fronts, severe weather, etc
• Creates own weather forecast as necessary, for input into load forecasting models

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan.
• 401(k) plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level