Real Time Power and Transmission Scheduler

Pattern Energy Group • Houston, TX

7d

About The Position

The Real Time Power and Transmission Scheduler is responsible for optimizing the 24/7 generation dispatch of Pattern Energy Group’s (PEG) wind assets. Manages real-time operations including wind forecasting, scheduling of generation resources, scheduling of contract purchases and sales, real-time purchases and sales of energy/capacity and procurement and management of transmission resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• 1+ years Energy industry experience related to energy dispatch and/or hourly trading preferred.
• Recent college graduates with relevant technical and analytical backgrounds will be considered
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, where organizational skills are essential in handling multiple tasks and interruptions while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Understanding of the WECC transmission system and/or other markets such as SPP, ERCOT, PJM
• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift
• Meet time sensitive deadlines
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and proficient use of industry-specific software.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time transmission positions, analyse wind forecasts and market obligations to optimize transmission redirects, transmission purchases and the scheduling coordination of E-Tags.
• Accurately record transactions in relevant deal capture system.
• Maintain summary of available transmission reservations; manage reservations in OASIS including performing trans-assignments and redirects as needed.
• Coordinate with the Pattern 24/7 control center to ensure proper real-time monitoring and alarming of key scheduling, tagging and transmission parameters.
• Evaluate system alarms and irregularities, taking corrective action as outlined in established guidelines.
• Work with analysts to develop tools that track and analyse current and anticipated transmission outages as well as wind forecasts
• Develops and/or improves user input forms to streamline data collection from various departments.
• Assist the RT Manager with transmission usage and REC creation tie-outs.
• Maintain understanding of the energy markets where Company assets are located and understand commercial practices as they relate to managing merchant power pricing and scheduling.

What This Job Offers

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