Real-Time Energy Manager

Position Summary:

The Real-Time Energy Manager is responsible for the economic monitoring and optimization of the real-time dispatch of customer power generation facilities, controllable load, and storage resources across the United States.

Essential Job Functions:

• Continuous compliance with and understanding of the applicable market rules.
• Understanding and analysis of fundamental market data for utilization in evaluating and implementing operational and market strategies.
• Interacts effectively with Energy Managers, Real-Time Traders, and System Operators to understand current customer needs and to seek creative solutions.
• Strong computer and analytical skills and proficiency with database, spreadsheet, real-time, and internet applications are a must.
• Dependable, reliable, and predictable attendance is required.
• This position requires working twelve hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Traveling to training seminars and customer sites is required several times per year.

• Self-Starter - The Real-Time Energy Manager shall work effectively and efficiently with little oversight. He/she does not require assignment of tasks, but sees worthwhile activities and initiates the appropriate effort. He/she is a self-starter showing a strong bias for action with a sense of urgency and high energy. The Real-Time Energy Manager works within a collaborative environment to achieve improved results.
• Effective Communication Skills - The Real-Time Energy Manager uses effective communication skills to manage communication and feedback within the organization. He/she is candid, clear, and concise in communication. He/she effectively matches style, tone, and delivery method of the intended audience. He/she has the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Customer Focus - The Real-Time Energy Manager must have the ability to interpret the market from the customer's point of view. He/she is viewed as a business partner by internal and external customers and anticipates needs to ensure there are no barriers to doing business.
• Displays Team Orientation - The Real-Time Energy Manager displays team orientation by working collaboratively to achieve the organization's success. He/she effectively practices a high level of good judgment and interpersonal skills and is willing and able to lead beyond his/her area of expertise.
• Technical Skills - The Energy Management Associate holds him/herself and others to high standards. He/she strives to stay ahead of technical expertise, is proactive, and inspires others to stay current in areas of technical expertise.

• Minimum requirements include an undergraduate degree in a technical or business discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows (current) and Office (current), and proficiency with database, spreadsheet, real-time, and internet applications required.
• Ability to prioritize assigned projects, multi-task, and confidently make critical decisions in a fast- paced environment.
• Must have strong customer service, time management, organizational skills, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Prior industry experience is preferred.