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Manager, Load Forecasting & Analysis

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At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We accept and celebrate those that join us and recognize that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. A diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

ERCOT offers the flexibility to work both in and out of the office within the state of Texas, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance.

SUMMARY

Manager, Load Forecasting & Analysis manages the day to day and strategic direction. Manages and leads a team that designs, develops, and implements ERCOT’s operational and planning load forecasts and provides meteorological support to various internal and external stakeholders

JOB DUTIES

Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and performance management of staff.
Frequently interacts with reporting supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas or customers.
Responsible for the management of subordinate staff within a department. Typically has individual contributors as direct reports, but could have supervisory direct reports. Has full responsibility for direct reports.
Generally provides input to budgeting and financial decisions that impact the department. Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope.
Directs load research sample design, data collection, and analysis required for load forecasting
Drives initiatives related to emerging trends impacting the load forecasts, including electric vehicles, hydrogen, crypto mining and other data centers, oil and gas, and distributed generation
Oversees the management of all data and associated computing systems used in the forecasting process
Develops and implements policies and procedures related to load forecasting systems
Creates reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders and actively participates in stakeholder process as an expert resource on load forecasting
Serves as an expert witness for ERCOT on load forecasting with regulators
Measures load forecasting performance
Facilitates systems development, product implementation, certification and testing criteria and general workflow procedures with other departments and ERCOT vendors by effectively managing projects and contracts
Negotiates both contract and commercial terms associated with weather vendors, load research services, and load forecasting systems vendors
Manages team schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage of load forecasting and meteorological support requirements
Prepares and administers budgets for the department
Performs other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE

Requires minimum 8 years job related work experience and 2 years in a leadership role in excess of degree requirements. Minimum years of job-related experience can include time in leadership roles.
8 years experience in load forecasting is preferred.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree : Electrical Engineering or related field (Required)
Master's Degree : Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Preferred)
or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

CERTIFICATION

PE Professional Engineer (Preferred)

WORK LOCATION:

This position is Hybrid. Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at least 2-3 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management
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. #LI-Hybrid

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