Real Time Energy Market Operator or Senior

Minimum Qualifications
Real Time Energy Market Operator
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years relevant experience.
• Associates Degree plus one (1) year of relevant experience
• Bachelors Degree in any field

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None

Real Time Energy Market Operator Senior
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four years related experience.
• Associates degree Business, Electronics Technology, Public Administration, Communication or relevant field may substitute for the two years of required experience.
• Education may substitute for experience up to four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• NERC or ERCOT System Operator Certification

Notes to Applicants
This Real Time Energy Market Operator runs Austin Energy’s Real Time Desk ( RTD ) and is responsible for scheduling its power generation portfolio and economically dispatching those resources according to schedule and ERCOT instructions. The RTD communicates with ERCOT and generation personnel and is responsible for operating the generation portfolio in accordance with ERCOT and NERC guidelines. Other duties include maintaining logs for compliance and operational purposes, performing day ahead market duties and making adjustments to forecasts and schedules to meet energy needs for our customers. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work independently and respond quickly and proactively to changing demands and conditions at the Real Time desk and in the nodal market.

This is position is categorized as essential personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and in some cases when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin. Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.

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 for more information.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :

WHEN COMPLETING THE CITY OF AUSTIN APPLICATION :

The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history. A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.

Resumes will not be accepted. Statements such as “see resume” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.

The responses to the supplemental questions must reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.

We reserve the right to verify high school and college education for the top candidate(s).

If you have any questions regarding your City of Austin employment application, please use the official website of the City of Austin as reference. www.austintexas.gov

GOOD STANDING COA EMPLOYEES :
Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.

VETERAN INTERVIEW PREFERENCE :
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK :
The top candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check.

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 .

NERC
This position will require yearly NERC continuing education credits after NERC Operators Certification is obtained.
Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
12-hour rotating shifts (days and nights) including weekends and holidays.
Job Close Date 01/30/2025 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with power plant operations on the control board.
- Experience with transmission system controller operations.
- Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
- Knowledge of ERCOT Market and how it relates to Austin Energy resources.
- Knowledge of general power plant operations.
- Knowledge of general transmission system operations.

Preferred Experience for Senior Level:
- Power plant or transmission system operations experience.
- Experience as a supervisor/lead.
- Experience training employees.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Real Time Energy Market Operator
Real Time Energy Market Operator Senior

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. 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.

Real Time Energy Market Operator
Real Time Energy Market Operator Senior
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
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.

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications of this position are graduation an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years relevant experience; Associates Degree plus one (1) year of relevant experience; or a Bachelors Degree in any field. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications referenced above. Detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you able to work a rotating 12 hour shift and work weekends, nights and holidays?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience as a power plant, QSE, or a transmission operator?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience with generation dispatch or scheduling.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have a current North American Electric Reliability Council Certification (NERC)?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your knowledge of ERCOT and the relationship Austin Energy has with the organization.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires the use of an ERCOT Digital Certificate (EDC), which includes undergoing a Security Review to ensure eligibility for issuance of the EDC. Are you willing to participate in this review process as part of the job requirements?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

Optional & Required Documents

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