Energy Dispatcher jobs in New Jersey

Energy Dispatcher determines generation requirements and controls the volume of gas to meet obligations. Focuses on optimizing economics to ensure minimum energy supply costs. Being an Energy Dispatcher requires an associate degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Energy Dispatcher works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be an Energy Dispatcher typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Real Time Dispatcher/Operator
  • NRG Energy
  • Princeton, NJ FULL_TIME
  • As an NRG employee, we encourage you to think creatively and proactively about your career choices. Our work environment is dynamic and the career opportunities across our businesses offer variety and challenge. Providing career growth to our own employees is critical to our ongoing success--take charge of your career goals and empower your future!


    Job Summary:

    The Real-Time Trader/Dispatcher role will work inside the NRG NERC-qualified trade floor and is responsible for the monitoring of grid conditions, dispatching & monitoring of generation resources and providing event forecasting and analytics reporting.

    Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

    • Manage the real-time operations of NRG's asset portfolio, including dispatching generation based upon economic conditions and operational constraints, developing load forecasts, tracking real time load, as applicable, performing retail load portfolio optimization, and purchasing or selling energy and capacity as needed.
    • Take or direct timely and appropriate real-time actions in accordance with ISO procedures.
    • Coordinate unit availability, outage schedules, unit startup and shutdown times, and communicate all necessary information to plant personnel, ISOs, and day-ahead traders
    • As Real-Time Operations Dispatcher, have the responsibility and authority to implement real-time actions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System.
    • Communicate with Balancing Authorities, Reliability Coordinators, Transmission Operators and ISO on continual basis, taking necessary actions and providing ancillary services to ensure system reliability.
    • Must comply with applicable NERC Reliability Standards and regional ISO rules and tariffs.
    • Monitor and analyze available market information to identify dispatching and trading opportunities
    • Manage dispatching and trading decisions with a continuous focus on balancing risk versus return to produce maximum profitability.
    • Analyze and evaluate energy transactions to ensure that all relevant aspects including energy price, transmission, counter party, and contractual terms are compliant with NRG's Risk Management Policy.
    • Must complete necessary NERC or ISO certification and continuing education requirements as applicable

    **This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this job at the Company's discretion.**

    Working Conditions:

    • The role will require working outside of normal business hours
    • Must be able to work a rotating shift on a 24-hour operational schedule (However, during the initial training phase, which may last up to 2 months, will work normal business hours, Monday through Friday.)
    • Must be available to fulfill storm/event duty requirements, which may include reporting to work during winter storms or other possible catastrophic events and working extended shifts as necessary until storm or event conditions reside

    Example shift schedule:

    ExampleSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday

    Week 1

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    Week 2DDXXXNN
    Week 3NNNNNXX
    Week 4XXDDDXX
    Week 5XTRTRTRTRXX
    X= Off DayD = 12 hr.N=12 hr.TR = 8hr.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • High School Diploma or GED equivalent or relevant experience or equivalent military experience
    • Intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
    • Previous Energy industry experience
    • NERC or PJM certification (candidate must complete certification within 12 months of hire)
    • Prior experience working in one or more of the following markets:
    • CAISO
    • ERCOT
    • MISO
    • PJM
    • NYISO
    • IESO
    • ISONE

    Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Proven ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
    • Ability to work well under pressure, remaining focused and calm in a fast-paced environment
    • Ability to work without supervision while carrying out duties
    • Ability to handle multiple tasks or assignments at the same time
    • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a team environment
    • Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skill
    • Organized, task-oriented, and strong attention to detail
    • Competence in mathematics and technical concepts

    NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

    Official description on file with Talent.

     

  • 12 Days Ago

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Service Order Dispatcher
  • Energy Systems Group
  • Dover, NJ FULL_TIME
  • ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP® is looking for a Service Order Dispatcher to join our Operation Services team at our Picatinny Arsenal facility located in Dover, New Jersey. This position is on site. The Servic...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Energy Consultant
  • Winn Energy LLC
  • Trenton, NJ PART_TIME,FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • Responsibilities:- Conduct energy assessments and consultations with residential and commercial clients- Provide information and recommendations on energy-saving solutions and products- Develop and ma...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Energy Engineer (senior-level)
  • Partner Energy
  • Newark, NJ FULL_TIME
  • ABOUT US PARTNER offers full-service engineering, environmental, and energy consulting, and due diligence services to engineering, environmental and energy consulting, and due diligence services throu...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Dispatcher
  • RWJBH Mobile Health
  • Brunswick, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary : In partnership with the System Transfer Center Nurse Coordinators, this position is responsible for the comprehensive care coordination for patients as assigned, including initiation and...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Dispatcher
  • Modivcare
  • Edison, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Modivcare is looking for a Dispatcher (Customer Advocate - After Hours) to schedule, route, and dispatch trips to third-party providers. You will handle the coordination of pre-scheduled trips to medi...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Security Dispatch Operator - Afternoon Shifts
  • Benford Protection Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job Description Job Description We are looking for an experienced, reliable security Dispatch Operator to act as a commu...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dispatch Operator
  • nTech Workforce
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Note: The ideal candidates would have experience in a dispatch type of role where they are taking in information and the...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dispatch Operator - Security Company
  • Kimberlite Corporation
  • Fresno, CA
  • Job Description Job Description KIMBERLITE CORPORATION dba Sonitrol Security is looking for a Dispatch Operator to join ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Dispatch & Office Supervisor
  • Great Escape
  • Queensbury, NY
  • What You Will Be Doing Accurately monitoring and responding to radio traffic from the entire Operations Division. Dispat...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dispatcher/Operator/Admin
  • Maleko Personnel
  • Litchfield Park, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description Maleko Personnel is now hriring a Dispatcher/Non-Emergency Driver for local Transportati...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dispatcher/Operations Assistant
  • Tom's Marathon Movers
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Day to Day operations in Sun Valley, CA Maintaining office and wharehouse safety. Schedu...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Alarm Dispatch Operator / Customer Service
  • NATIONWIDE CENTRAL STATION
  • Freeport, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Job description Central Station Alarm Dispatcher / Customer Service Wanted! Long Island ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Traffic Management Center Dispatcher/Operator - Lee's Summit, MO
  • Kapsch TrafficCom AG
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Kapsch TrafficCom develops smart solutions to make mobility safer, more sustainable and efficient for everybody. We desi...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Jersey is bordered on the north and northeast by New York (parts of which are across the Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, the Kill Van Kull, Newark Bay, and the Arthur Kill); on the east by the Atlantic Ocean; on the southwest by Delaware across Delaware Bay; and on the west by Pennsylvania across the Delaware River. New Jersey is often broadly divided into three geographic regions: North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey. Some New Jersey residents do not consider Central Jersey a region in its own right, but others believe it is a separate geographic and cultural area from the Nor...
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Income Estimation for Energy Dispatcher jobs
$67,102 to $92,068

Energy Dispatcher in Danbury, CT
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Energy Dispatcher in Chattanooga, TN
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Energy Dispatcher in Moline, IL
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