System Operator- Balancing Authority and Unit Dispatch

MISO

• $118K — $128K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in energy or operations industry
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Current NERC/RC Certification
  • Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Monitor Area Control Error (ACE) for load and generation balance
  • Conduct security constrained economic dispatch for generation fleet
  • Perform real-time operations within MISO's footprint
  • Complete Unit Dispatch and Balancing Authority Certifications
  • Execute compliant and efficient Balancing and Dispatch functions on a rotating shift schedule

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401k
  • Vacation and sick leave available from day one
  • Eligibility for annual performance bonus
Full Job Description
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.

We are looking for talented professionals who have:

  • 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


Once on the job:

  • 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


We would also prefer candidates with the following:

  • 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


Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $118,000.00 - $128,000.00 USD annually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, and qualifications/experience.

Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vacation, sick and safe time, available on your first day of employment.

For more info about MISO, check out our video

MISO, What We Do

Apply today for this great opportunity to help us keep the lights on!

#DiscoverMISO #LifeatMISO #MISOCareers

#LI-DH1

#LI-ONSITE

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at MISO

More Energy & Utilities Jobs

Find similar System Operator- Balancing Authority and Unit Dispatch jobs: