System Operator- Balancing Authority and Unit Dispatch

MISO•Carmel, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As our System Operator- Balancing Authority and Unit Dispatch, you will be part of the close-knit team at MISO that impacts over 45 million people by helping ensure they have electricity. This team is involved in two very important roles within MISO; we are Balancing Authorities and Unit Dispatch Operators. As a Balancing Authority Operator, you are responsible for the real time balance of load and generation in the MISO footprint monitoring Area Control Error (ACE). As a Unit Dispatch operator, you are responsible for security constrained economic dispatch system that drives the generation fleet in MISO. In one year as our System Operator- Balancing Authority and Unit Dispatch, you will know you were successful if you successfully complete the training and certification programs for this position. Once certified, experience will be gained within MISO Operations and success will be measured based upon continued reliable and efficient operations.

Requirements

A minimum of 4 years of related experience in the energy or operations industry.
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
Educational equivalency may be established with a combination of education, training, certifications and directly related experience.
A current NERC/RC Certification.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in one of the following areas: energy industry, balancing authority, generation system dispatch, transmission system operations, merchant operations, generation operational planning, gas operations, engineering or power accounting.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the real-time balance of load and generation in the MISO footprint monitoring Area Control Error (ACE).
Responsible for security constrained economic dispatch system that drives the generation fleet in MISO.
Successful completion of the Unit Dispatch and Balancing Authority Certifications and Board exams.
Work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule to ensure reliable, efficient, and compliant execution of MISO’s Balancing and Dispatch (BA) functions.