Resource Dispatch and Trading Trainee, Specialist I, Specialist II or Senior

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.•Westminster, CO

5h•$80,000 - $139,000

About The Position

Tri-State is hiring one person for a Resource Dispatch and Trading role, filled at one of four levels based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and business needs: Trainee, Specialist I, Specialist II, or Senior Specialist. The role supports Energy Markets and Energy Management and includes expertise in real-time dispatch and trading in bilateral markets, SPP WEIS, and CAISO WEIM, with potential involvement in additional markets or RTOs. Work is performed within applicable regulatory, reliability, and business-practice requirements. The position troubleshoots real-time issues, supports economic and load-serving decisions, coordinates integration of new physical and contractual resources, analyzes market and contract performance, and contributes research and recommendations to management. It also involves working across internal departments and with external counterparties, participating in industry committees, documenting and supporting compliance, and training personnel. The role includes leadership and mentoring responsibilities, particularly at the senior level. Tri-State is a not-for-profit wholesale power supply cooperative serving member electric distribution cooperatives and public power districts in Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Wyoming. It employs approximately 1,000 people across five states and delivers power to nearly one million consumers. The company generates electricity from coal, natural gas, hydropower, wind, and solar. Hiring salary ranges vary by level: Trainee, $80,000–$99,000; Specialist I, $88,000–$111,000; Specialist II, $98,000–$124,000; and Senior Specialist, $109,000–$139,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and skill level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven analytical, quantitative, and economic evaluation skills, along with creative problem-solving ability.
Analytical capability and attention to detail.
Familiarity with contract language related to power transactions.
Knowledge of wholesale power markets, organized markets, and utility operations.
Technical skills in SCADA, AGC, data transfer technologies, and software applications.
Ability to oversee and coordinate complex projects and complete them in a timely manner.
Ability to establish credible and effective internal and external working relationships.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to travel as required and possession of a valid driver’s license.
Ability to demonstrate performance of all essential job functions.
Ability to work overtime at any time of day or week.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of computer applications.

Responsibilities

Retain expertise in real-time responsibilities in bilateral markets, SPP WEIS, and CAISO WEIM, with potential involvement in additional markets or RTOs.
Troubleshoot real-time issues and communicate effective solutions to appropriate personnel and departments.
Execute corporate goals by soliciting and maintaining participation from internal and external project contributors.
Coordinate integration of new physical or contractual resources into real-time operations with relevant internal departments and external counterparties.
Produce documentation and conduct training to support economic and load-serving decisions in real time.
Use technical writing and oral communication to support collaboration, strategy documentation, and decision-making.
Use SCADA applications to recognize, interpret, detect, and act on events including alarms, generator and AVR/PSS status changes, ICCP data failures, RTU and metering status changes, and remote generation-unit start/stop.
Analyze market and bilateral contract performance and recommend improvements to economic performance.
Contribute to internal decision-making for relevant markets and provide research and analytical support to senior management.
Interface with internal groups and counterparty organizations, particularly Generation, EMS, System Operations, Power System Planning, and Telecommunications.
Participate in and represent Tri-State on industry committees, including reserve groups, SPP WEIS, CAISO WEIM, and WECC.
Provide evidence of compliance with NAESB, NERC, and RRO reliability standards and business practices, and participate in required mitigation plans as directed.
Comply with applicable utility regulations and company compliance programs, policies, standards, and safety requirements.
Demonstrate conduct consistent with Tri-State’s cooperative principles, culture, core values, Board policies, and business practices.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable performance of essential job functions.
Work overtime at any time of day or week as needed to support continuous electric service.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Lead and mentor coworkers and lead by example to maintain consistent, quality performance in Energy Markets.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedules, including compressed work weeks and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%
Life insurance
401(k)
Long-term disability
Short-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid leave benefits