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Performs a variety of tasks related to the optimization of electric power generation, fuel usage and energy purchases and sales.
Job Description:
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Determines optimum solutions for short-term and long-term generating capacity requirements.
Designs, develops and implements complex load forecasting systems (based on unique time horizons) for use in Fuel and Electric Operations Planning.
Designs, develops and implements software and solutions to facilitate wholesale power, fuel and hedging transactions.
Develops and recommends optimum strategies to hedge transmission congestion risk.
Designs, develops and implements solutions to facilitate Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) functions including scheduling, bidding, settlement and market monitoring.
Provides technical expertise and participates in the ERCOT market design and development process.
Determines unit commitment schedules for generating resources using generation simulation software.
Determines dispatch schedules for generating resources using generation simulation software.
Projects short-term and long-term energy consumption, energy cost, and generation requirements to serve Austin Energy (AE) system load.
Performs quantitative analysis of the financial impacts of various power, fuel and hedging transaction opportunities.
Procures, administers and utilizes AE's Electric System Generation Simulation/Production Costing models.
Evaluates economics of projects related to Conservation, Renewable Energy and other projects that support AE's Strategic Plan.
Provides the analytics for determining the sales of excess generation capacity and energy.
Analyzes and validates generating unit heat rate curves and performance data.
Conducts research and provides technical expertise regarding weather impacts to customer demand and power requirements.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of AE's wholesale fuel and energy requirements.
Knowledge of the impacts of recent deregulation trends in the fuel and energy markets.
Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
Knowledge of federal, state, local laws, and ordinances governing fuel and energy markets.
Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing to convey information in a clear and concise manner.
Skill in handling multiple tasks in a fast pace environment.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in analyzing complex data and solving problems.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
Ability to cross train in related areas.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience in a related field
A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job may substitute for experience up to one (1) year
PhD. from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job may substitute for experience up to two (2) years
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency with software development using C programing language
Knowledge and/or experience with Oracle database or PI systems
Knowledge of engineering design principles applicable to electric utility operations such as, generation, transmission, distribution and other related fields.
Willingness to be on call on a 24x7 rotating basis to support real-time computer applications
Notes to Candidate:
Job Responsibilities:
Maintain SCADA/GMS systems to support unit dispatch to generation resources
Maintain Market Operations Settlement System to support QSE functions to ERCOT.
Assist and support resource energization.
Administration and patch support of hardware and software systems.
Supports ERCOT market financial settlement/dispute activities and process.
Assist the compliance with ERCOT and NERC protocols and guides, and other applicable regulations.
Implement resource communication via ICCP, DNP3, and MODBUS.
This position requires 24 x 7 technical support for real time and day ahead operators to provide essential job duty and other functions as needed.
Work Location : 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX 78723
Pay Range : Commensurate with experience based on current City of Austin approved pay scale.
Days/Hours : Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Work hours may change according to departmental needs. Work hours may include after core hours of operation, holidays, and weekends.
Critical:
This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.
Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE (http://www.austintexas.gov/department/active-employee-benefits) for more information.
Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
Statements such as "see résumé" will not be accepted. You may use "N/A" for fields that are not applicable.
Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
NERC
This position will require yearly NERC Clearance
ERCOT
This position requires the use of an ERCOT Digital Certificate (EDC) and therefore will require a Security Review to determine if the candidate meets all the requirements for issuance of the EDC.
Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply , but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed . All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.
We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.
EEO Statement for City of Austin:
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
