Principal Commercial Operations

NextGenEnergyJobs; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in Texas seeks a senior leader to advance ERCOT’s capabilities and innovation in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. You will articulate complex technical concepts, lead teams, mentor staff, and influence across organizational lines.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s or advanced degree, experience in an RTO/ISO environment, familiarity with ERCOT Protocols and regulatory processes, and a proven record of consensus-building and industry recognition.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate rigorous intellectual ability to articulate complex technical concepts and challenge conventional thinking.
• Ability to work independently, lead or mentor ERCOT staff with high-level technical responsibilities.
• Proven achievement building approaches to maximize ERCOT effectiveness or reach goals.
• Material contribution to expansion of ERCOT capabilities and innovation in STEM fields.
• Interacts with management and senior staff across organizational lines.
• Lead by influence and build consensus on controversial work matters.
• Be recognized as a regional or industry authority via boards, talks, or publications.
• Master’s or advanced degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance, Computer Science or related field (Preferred).
• Experience within an RTO/ISO environment.
• Familiarity with ERCOT Protocols as well as PUCT regulatory and Texas legislative processes.

Skills

Independent work

Team leadership

Mentorship

Technical articulation

Policy familiarity

Education

Master’s/Advanced degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance, CS

Job description

$182,000 - $251,000

Requirements

• Demonstrate rigorous intellectual ability to articulate complex technical concepts and challenge conventional thinking in their area of expertise and across organizational lines
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, participate on a team, lead a team, or mentor ERCOT staff with responsibilities that require the highest levels of technical expertise, initiative and resourcefulness
• Demonstrate highly advanced achievement in their field of expertise by developing approaches, processes and solutions that allow ERCOT to maximize its effectiveness or achieve strategic or operational goals
• Make a material contribution to expansion of ERCOT’s capabilities and innovation in the fields of science, technology, engineering or mathematics
• Interacts with management and senior staff on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines. May provide input into organization policy within area of their expertise.
• Demonstrate ability to lead by influence and build consensus amongst staff in controversial work matters
• Be recognized by their co-workers, and professional peers as a regional or industry-wide authority in their area of expertise, as evidenced by any of the following:
• participating in regional or national advisory boards, panels or com mittees in their field of expertise
• delivering presentations and addresses pertaining to their area of expertise at industry or professional events
• teaching certificate-level or college-level courses pertaining to their area of expertise
• publishing original works of authorship pertaining to their field of expertise in reputable professional or academic publications or journals
• Master’s or other Advanced Degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, or related field (Preferred).
• Experience within an RTO/ISO environment.
• Familiarity with ERCOT Protocols as well as PUCT regulatory and Texas legislative processes.