Supervisor - Large Generation Interconnections

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JOB SUMMARY
Supervisor, Large Generation Interconnections leads team of engineers responsible for coordinating the interconnection and modeling of large Generation Resources into the ERCOT System. Supports the development and maintenance of the interconnection process in response to adopted Protocol changes, new technologies, and ERCOT’s reliability needs. Interfaces with entities wishing to interconnect Generation Resources to the ERCOT system and communicates requirements. Supervises, mentors, and develops a professional staff and ensures team’s responsibilities are fulfilled. Provides information and expertise to upper management and may represent ERCOT in stakeholder groups and other external meetings.
JOB DUTIES
Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and performance management of staff
Leads team responsible for coordinating the interconnection and modeling of large Generation Resources (10 MW and larger) into the ERCOT System
Oversees review of ERCOT screening studies, Full Interconnection Study (FIS) scope and study approval, review of the Standard Generation Interconnection Agreement, protocol compliance review, development and approval of modeling data for all phases of the interconnection, support for Network Modeling for modeling the Generation Resource in the NMMS model, Commissioning Plan review and Part 1, 2, and 3 checklist completion and approval
Interfaces with Market Participants and communicates ERCOT requirements
Provides staff support to ROS working groups in development of planning databases (SSWG, SPWG, and DWG) and coordinate regular updates of these datasets
Develops and maintains databases for Resource Entity modeling for existing and future resources to ensure consistency of similar data across multiple departments
Supports development of new or revised models to reflect new technology or business processes
Represents ERCOT in technical committees and subcommittees
Provides staff support to ROS working groups in development of planning databases (SSWG, SPWG, and DWG) and coordinate regular updates of these datasets
Represents ERCOT in state and national policy groups such as the North American Reliability Council (NERC) and the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB)
May serve as expert witness on ERCOT generation interconnection matters
Works proactively with upper management to plan and execute ERCOT’s mission and initiatives relating to generation interconnections
Supervises a professional staff to accomplish the department’s mission
Provides mentorship to and ensures development of professional staff
Participates in development and administration of department budget and financial goals
Assists in development and administration of department budget and financial goals
Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree: Engineering or related field (Required)
Master’s Degree: Electrical Engineering or related field (Preferred)
or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Typically requires minimum 5 years related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Typically requires minimum 5 years of work experience in transmission planning/analysis, grid operations, network modeling, or a related field in excess of degree requirements
Minimum years of job-related experience can include time in leadership roles
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
1 Year in a leadership role
WORK LOCATION – Taylor, TX:
Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at minimum 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management
On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager
Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence.
Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time
The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time.
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ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.
Expected Salary Range:
$145,000 - $200,000