Power Scheduler Sr. jobs in the United States

Company Overview

Intersect Power is a team of friends driven to preserve our planet for future generations through low-carbon energy and infrastructure solutions. Founded in 2016, the privately held clean energy company develops and owns some of the world’s largest clean energy resources serving customers in retail and wholesale energy markets across North America. The company is redefining the scope of the clean energy industry by enabling new pathways between clean electricity and the broader economy to enable the deep decarbonization of our economy. We are on an aggressive growth trajectory and are staffing key positions.

About This Position

This role centers on optimizing energy schedules and coordinating power transactions within the renewable power sector. Key duties will involve developing real-time energy schedules, monitoring market activity, managing power transactions, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Effective coordination with operations teams is crucial for smooth operations. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Important: This position entails a  rotational hourly schedule, working weekends and holidays. Hourly team will rotate covering 7 days a week from 6 AM- 7PM approximately.

Overview of Department

This position will work within the Origination and Trading team, and will interact with multiple internal and external parties. Reporting to the Senior Director of Trading the successful candidate will work closely with both our ERCOT and CAISO trading teams.

• Scheduling and Coordination: Develop and optimize real-time/hourly energy and ancillary services schedules for power generation, storage, and inter-jurisdictional transactions. Ensuring that assets are dispatched to optimize revenue within a day and follow dispatch signals from the ISOs.
• Modeling: Understand and run optimization models and update energy and ancillary service schedules.
• Market Monitoring: Monitor and coordinate generation and interchange based on contractual obligations and pooling arrangements.
• Power Transactions: Schedule all power bids, offers, purchases, and sales within power markets and with counterparties.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed logs documenting operating information, issues, and relevant data accurately.
• Monitor limits: Ensure compliance with internal limits and requirements, including credit and market exposure limits.
• Coordination with Operations: Ensure Energy Manager and control room are coordinated during real-time .

• Knowledge: Requires understanding of energy trading markets and practices.
• Experience: 0 to 2 years of related experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Finance, or a related field.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze market data and trends effectively.
• Decision-Making: Make informed decisions based on real-time information and market dynamics.
• Effective Communication: Communicate effectively with team members and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and demonstrate flexibility in managing tasks. 

• Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone. 
• Position is part of a remote team, with regular electronic and video communication
• Position requires some travel for company-wide meetups: ~4 weeks total through a calendar year. 

• Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 USD or $108,352 - 148,984 CAD base salary with 20-30% annual target bonus
• Exceptional Healthcare:  Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% premium coverage for both you and your dependents. 
• Financial Security:  Benefit from a 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track.
• Time Off:  Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)   two company-wide vacation weeks (Fourth of July & End of year). We believe in the importance of rest and relaxation.
• Family-Friendly Policies:  Experience up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with an additional 6 weeks for birth parents. We support you through the exciting journey of parenthood.
• Mental Health and Well-being:  Access mental health and behavioral coaching services through Ginger, providing you with the support you need to thrive both personally and professionally.
• Family Planning Support:  Navigate family planning with ease through our partnership with Carrot, ensuring a seamless experience for new parents.
• Perks:  Enjoy a variety of perks, including a $150 USD monthly food stipend on Grubhub and a pet insurance allowance. We care about the little things that make a big difference.
• Tech-Ready:  Gear up with our new hire tech package, including a laptop, monitor, docking station, webcam, headphones, and more. Set up your home office with provided furniture, including a desk and chair.

Note:  We welcome applicants who do not have current enforceable non-compete restrictions that would hinder their employment with us. If you are currently under a non-compete agreement with a previous employer, we kindly request that you carefully review the terms of that agreement and ensure that your potential employment with us does not violate those terms. 

Unsolicited resumes or referrals from third-party recruiting firms or agencies are not accepted by Intersect Power.

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