At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.
ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.
JOB SUMMARY
Supervises the Demand Integration function within Market Operations Engineering, focusing on demand response and distribution-connected resource initiatives. Oversees staff supporting market participants and regulatory stakeholders, and drives continuous improvement of market programs aligned with ERCOT’s strategic objectives.
JOB DUTIES
- Assists with hiring, coaching, training, and performance management of staff
- Reviews and approves staff timesheets and leave requests
- Assists in preparing and recommending O&M and capital budget inputs for the department
- Supervises the day-to-day activities of the ERCOT Demand Integration group to support departmental and corporate goals
- Supervises the development and implementation of programs
- Helps ensure that ERCOT provides support to the continued evolution and success of existing markets
- Coordinates investigations and analysis to aid in the resolution of issues related to demand integration programs
- Ensures that the ERCOT demand integration group follows procedures established by ERCOT and the PUCT
- Addresses Market Participant concerns
- Promotes quality demand response through continuous process improvement
- Develops and maintains working expertise in ERCOT procedures and business rules related to demand response activities
- Helps prioritize initiatives for demand response related project
- Analyzes business requirements for future system enhancements
- Attends business meetings and collaborates with colleagues to develop best-practice policies and procedures, and to identify and resolve issues that support a flexible and efficient organization
- Supports the development and delivery of presentations on business rules, protocols, and work processes
EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years of job-related work experience in excess of degree requirements.
- Electric utility operations and industry experience required.
- 1 year experience in leadership/management preferred.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field required.
- Or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required.
- Master’s degree preferred
ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.
Expected Salary Range:
$144,000 - $198,000
