Real Time Power and Transmission Scheduler

Pattern Energy Group • Houston, TX

229d • $80,000 - $108,000

About The Position

The Real Time Power and Transmission Scheduler is responsible for scheduling the energy and using complex tools to optimize the 24/7 generation dispatch of Pattern Energy Group's (PEG) wind assets. Manages real-time operations around the generation resources including wind forecasting, energy scheduling, scheduling of contract purchases and sales, and real-time purchases and sales of energy/capacity. Has key authority in managing a large transmission portfolio with the responsibility to purchase and trade transmission products in the Western Interconnection.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• 1+ years of 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, analyze 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 analyze 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 Real Time 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Family care benefits.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off and bonding leave.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Employee referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree