Assistant Power Market Operator

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
1 Cooperative Way (Show on map)
Feb 13, 2025
Description $49,646.00 - $62,058 annually Develop and submit binding generation and resource offers in two Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO). Monitor AECC's demand in RTO markets in real time and takes appropriate action to mitigate financial impact. Calculate fuel requirements for AECC on-line generation in RTOs and communicates desire to AECC Fuels department. Check the Day Ahead Market Portfolio positions for accuracy and Market compliance. Procure transmission reservations to meet AECC's requirements using Open Access Same-Time Information System. Develop and submit electronic tags for schedule of physical energy to meet AECC's load requirement. Monitor commercial customers and employ economic and reliability interruption when required. Follow directives and Operating instructions when issued by RCs, TOPs, or LBAs to meet compliance requirements. Maintain high degree of situational awareness to meet constantly changing system conditions. The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position. Performs any other related duties as required or assigned. Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field plus one year of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS NERC System Operators Certification ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Normal working conditions as found within an office setting, wherein there is controlled temperature and a low noise level, plus a minimum of distractions. The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. Highly repetitive, low physical. Highly repetitive type of work which requires concentration in the performance of tasks for consistent time cycles as prescribed by the tasks. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; regularly required to sit; occasionally required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Position requires rotating shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays Benefits 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 9 Paid holidays 2 Floating holidays Educational assistance Paid time off accrual Short-term disability Long-term disability Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email. Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)