Manager, Real Time Operations

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. 

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.  

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

JOB PURPOSE

The Manager, Real Time Operations is a leadership role responsible for managing the 24/7 scheduling coordinator team of Pattern Energy Group’s (PEG) wind assets. Manages real-time operations including scheduling of generation resources and procurement and management of transmission resources. This role also provides ISO/RTO technical support in regard to market function and regulatory compliance.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor real-time transmission positions, analyze wind forecasts and market obligations to optimize transmission redirects, transmission purchases and the scheduling coordination of E-Tags. Accurately record transactions in relevant deal capture system.
• Maintain summary of available transmission reservations; manage reservations in OASIS including performing trans-assignments and redirects as needed.
• Coordinate with the various ISOs to ensure compliance and reliability.
• Make real time decisions to monetize agreements in place to capture spreads across geographical locations utilizing knowledge of updated intra-day forecasts.
• Work with analysts to develop tools that track and analyse current and anticipated transmission outages as well as wind forecasts Develops and/or improves user input forms to streamline data collection from various departments.
• Maintain understanding of the energy markets where Company assets are located and understand commercial practices as they relate to managing merchant power pricing and scheduling.
• Purchase and sell transmission to optimize the MTSA governing the wind farms transmission positions and generation needs.
• Lead the Real Time and Transmission Scheduling team to maximize revenue and operational efficiency.

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred. 5+ years Energy industry experience related to energy dispatch and/or hourly trading preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, where organizational skills are essential in handling multiple tasks and interruptions while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Understanding of the WECC transmission system and/or other markets such as SPP, ERCOT, PJM.
• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift. ISO dispatch and operational experience preferred. Meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and proficient use of industry-specific software.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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