Power Scheduling Leader

Summary

Join Intersect Power as a Power Scheduling Leader and manage a team of schedulers, optimizing renewable energy asset performance in ERCOT and CAISO markets. Develop and implement scheduling strategies, ensuring compliance with market regulations and maximizing profitability. Monitor market conditions, grid operations, and weather forecasts to make informed decisions. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and maintain scheduling models and tools. Identify opportunities to improve scheduling efficiency and effectiveness, staying abreast of industry trends. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of power scheduling experience (with a focus on renewable energy), and 3+ years of team management experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in power scheduling, with a focus on renewable energy assets
• 3+ years of experience in managing power scheduling or real-time power trading teams
• Strong understanding of ERCOT and CAISO market structures, rules, and regulations
• Hands-on experience with PV and BESS scheduling and dispatch
• Proficiency in power scheduling software and tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule

Responsibilities

• Manage a growing team of highly skilled and motivated schedulers
• Manage the day-to-day scheduling and dispatch of PV and BESS assets in the ERCOT and CAISO markets
• Develop and implement power scheduling strategies to optimize asset performance and revenue generation
• Monitor and analyze real-time market conditions, grid operations, and weather forecasts to make informed scheduling decisions
• Ensure compliance with all applicable ERCOT and CAISO market rules and regulations
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including traders, plant operators, and transmission providers
• Develop and maintain scheduling models, protocols and tools to support decision-making
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve scheduling efficiency and effectiveness
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in power scheduling and renewable energy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with energy storage optimization
• Knowledge of forecasting and risk management techniques
• Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools

Benefits

• Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% premium coverage for both you and your dependents
• Benefit from a 3% non-elective employer contribution to either your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) + two company-wide vacation weeks (Fourth of July & End of year). We believe in the importance of rest and relaxation
• Experience up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with an additional 6 weeks for birth parents. We support you through the exciting journey of parenthood
• Access mental health and behavioral coaching services through Headspace providing you with the support you need to thrive both personally and professionally
• Navigate family planning with ease through our partnership with Carrot and Maven, ensuring a seamless experience for new parents
• Enjoy a variety of perks, including a $150 USD monthly food stipend on UberEats, pet insurance allowance, and $150 USD monthly phone & internet reimbursement
• Gear up with our new hire tech package, including a laptop, monitor, docking station, webcam, headphones, and more. Set up your home office with provided furniture, including a desk and chair