Mentor and provide leadership to Energy Markets personnel. Maintain expertise and support the responsibilities of Energy Markets and Energy Management. Tri-State participates in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Western Energy Imbalance Service (WEIS), California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM) and bilateral markets within the operational and compliance parameters set forth by the regulations, reliability standards and business practices established by Tri-State ., the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Regional Reliability Organizations (RRO) and the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB).
Note : There is one position available, and the position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Resource Dispatch and Trading Trainee, job grade 7; Resource Dispatch and Trading Specialist I, job grade 8; Resource Dispatch and Trading Specialist II, job grade 9 or Senior Resource Dispatch and Trading Specialist, job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.
Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes : Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.
Senior Resource Dispatch and Trading Specialist
Hiring Salary Range: $109,000-$139,000
Resource Dispatch and Trading Specialist II
Hiring Salary Range: $98,000-$124,000
Resource Dispatch and Trading Specialist I
Hiring Salary Range: $88,000-$111,000
Resource Dispatch and Trading Trainee
Hiring Salary Range: $80,000-$99,000
Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.
Education and Training
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance or other related discipline or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
- Proven analytical, quantitative and economic evaluation skills as well as creative problem solving skills.
- Analytical capabilities with attention to detail.
- Familiarity with contract language related to power transactions.
- Knowledge of wholesale power markets, organized markets and utility operations.
- Technical skills in SCADA, AGC, data transfer technologies and software applications.
- Ability to oversee and coordinate complex projects and bring to completion in a timely manner.
- Ability to establish credible and effective internal and external working relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Other:
- Willingness to travel as required. (Must possess a valid driver's license.)
- Must be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform all of the essential functions of the position.
Desired Job Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge of computer applications is desired.
Note: The above requirements describe the experience and education qualifications for the Senior Resource Dispatch and Trading Specialist. Those with less experience will be hired at the Trainee, Specialist I or Specialist II level.
Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with electric distribution cooperatives and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to nearly a million electricity consumers across roughly 200,000 square miles of the West.
Founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity, Tri-State is now headquartered in Westminster, Colo., employing approximately 1,000 people across five states.
Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas, hydropower, wind, and solar. This power reaches members via a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and almost 6,000 miles of high voltage transmission lines.
As a member-owned and -governed cooperative, every member has a voice and an equal vote in the future of Tri-State.
