Senior Day-Ahead Power Markets Operator

Southwest Power Pool, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Hybrid work option (eligible positions

401(k) employer match and pension

Excellent medical plans

Job summary

Southwest Power Pool, Inc. is hiring for a Day-Ahead Operator at multiple seniority levels in Little Rock, AR, on-site. The role supports the DAMKT, DARUC, and MDFC operations, with a 24/7 rotating shift schedule and travel minimal.

Salary ranges are listed by level, and eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship is specified. The position requires a high school diploma and extensive experience in Day-Ahead operations; NERC certification is preferred or obtainable within three months.

Qualifications

• Sr. Day-Ahead Operator - Eight (8) years combined experience as Operator I, II, or equivalent industry experience.
• Day-Ahead Operator III - Three (3) years combined experience as Operator I, II, or equivalent industry experience.
• Day-Ahead Operator II - One (1) year experience as Operator I or equivalent industry experience.
• Day-Ahead Operator I - NERC System Operator certification, or the ability to secure such certification within three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage market functions used for hedging price volatility and setting offer/bid schedules one day in advance.
• Drive additional resource commitments to meet system needs for the remainder of the current day and one day in advance.
• Provide additional non-binding energy prices and resource commitments up to 4 days in advance.
• Learn tariff and market rules as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Operators on the floor and Markets as needed.
• Triage system concerns and deploy appropriate support staff.

Skills

Decision making

Supervision-free decisions

Diversity collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NERC System Operator certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months)

Job description

Southwest Power Pool, Inc. is hiring for a Day-Ahead Operator at multiple seniority levels in Little Rock, AR, on-site. The role supports the DAMKT, DARUC, and MDFC operations, with a 24/7 rotating shift schedule and travel minimal.

Salary ranges are listed by level, and eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship is specified. The position requires a high school diploma and extensive experience in Day-Ahead operations; NERC certification is preferred or obtainable within three months.