Power Market Operator (Renewables Operation Center) - Columbus, OH

Job Posting End Date

10-29-2024

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

With Safety and Compliance in the forefront, responsible for minute-to-minute optimization of AEP's Regulated generation fleet and load obligations, on an assigned desk (e.

g. PJM, SPP , or Hydro). This includes adherence to all FERC / NERC / RTO and Corps of Engineers requirements during normal and emergency conditions.

It also requires a continuous improvement mindset to drive change and provide input on potential market changes.

This position has the authority and is expected to perform all necessary tasks to maintain the reliability of the grid in both normal and emergency conditions, without consulting upper management, and in support of and under the direction of the respective Transmission Operator, Balancing Authority, and the Reliability Coordinator.

This is primarily a 12-hour rotating shift position including days, nights, weekends and holidays. However, this individual may also be assigned to dayshift to assist in the ongoing support and coordination of all Real Time Market Operations (RTMO) rotating teams and interfaces with other groups within Commercial Operations, the broader Generation organization, Regulatory, Technology and other groups within and outside AEP.

Day shift assignment also includes being able to fill in on the RTMO rotating teams as needed.

Job Description

Based on education, experience and interview, this opportunity will be filled commensurately within the (Power) Real-Time Market Operations (RTMO) job family.

Expectations increase at the higher grade-level.

Power) Real-Time Market Operations (grade 7)

Power) Real-Time Market Operations Associate (grade 6) entry-level with associate's degree; OR, HS diploma / GED equivalent + two (2) years of related industrial or military experience

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Demonstrates competency in execution and monitoring of the activities of one 24-hour RTMO desk to ensure.
• Compliance with all requirements / regulations associated with NERC, RTO, and FERC hydro licensing and safe operation of AEP's assets in the markets.

This includes following all reliability entity directives and instructions to support maintaining the reliability of the electric grid.

• Timely and accurate communication and information / data exchange of all reliability and market information with RTO / TOP groups.
• Risk balanced economic real time optimization of AEP's fossil generation, renewable and demand response resources.
• Real time communication within RTMO and other Commercial Operations groups (e.g. Day Ahead Market Operations, Fuel Procurement), power plants, RTOs, Transmission Operations, generation co-owners, and counterparties.
• Execution of all RTMO policies, procedures, and business processes to support overall goals and objectives. This includes timely and accurate completion of all reporting and training requirements.
• Active participation in and support of AEP's culture objectives, include an innovation / continuous improvement mindset.
• Detailed understanding of real time market rules / processes for at least one RTO (or Hydro desk FERC / RTO rules / processes), general understanding of real time market rules / processes for other RTOS, and basic understanding / awareness of Day Ahead and Settlement RTO Market rules and processes.

Minimum Qualifications for Real Time Market Operations Associate (grade 6) :

Education : Entry-level candidates should have a two-year technical degree or two years of military service in a related field;

OR High School diploma / GED with 2 years of relevant, industrial work experience.

Experience : No additional experience required, 2 years of relevant work experience that demonstrates an ability to operate a power system desired.

The following experience is a significant plus :

• Power industry and / or power plant experience
• Renewables technician and or Renewables Remote Operation Center experience

Licenses / Certifications : Must obtain PJM Certification within 18 months of hiring.

Additional Requirements : Appropriate pre-employment test required.

Minimum Qualifications for Real Time Market Operations (grade 7) :

Education : Two-year technical or business degree, or high school diploma and 10 years power industry experience.

Experience : In addition to any experience required above, 2 years Market Operations or equivalent experience. In lieu of PJM certification, 10 years power plant experience, and PJM Certification to be completed with 6 months of hiring.

INITIAL POSITION / BASE SALARY FUNDING : ($70,961 - $104,268). In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including : discretionary annual incentive, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, etc.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade : SP20-006

SP20-006

Compensation Range :

$70,961.00-88,700.50 USD

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