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ERCOT Settlement SpecialistThe successful candidate will be hired as an ERCOT Settlement Specialist or Senior ERCOT Settlement Specialist, depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.SummaryResponsible for analyzing general ERCOT electric power market settlement issues including data collection/validation, billing, disputes and power mismatches.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Gather, analyze and validate all load, generation, purchased power, ancillary service and financial data.Ensure that ERCOT power market settlement data and documents are correct, accurate, timely, and are applied as per market protocols.Prepare reports on an ad hoc basis, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, etc. as needed.Analyze, prepare and deliver ERCOT power market invoices for review, payment, and receipt of market transactions.Prepare and review Wholesale Customer bills.Prepare TCOS billing and/or process TCOS invoices for paymentDetermine if power market settlement issues need to be disputed with ERCOT.Analyze, monitor and compile all EPS Meter data for the QSE and Sub QSEs.Prepare and submit appropriate dispute documents to ERCOT, with supporting backup information, within the mandated 10-day deadline.Perform various other duties as delegated/required.Minimum QualificationsEducation & Experience:Bachelor's degree2 years related experienceConsiderable knowledge of Microsoft ExcelOr an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.Preferred QualificationsEducation/ Experience:Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related area of study2-4 years electrical industry experienceKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:General knowledge of electric market and accounting/finance principlesProficient knowledge and understanding of ERCOT data collection requirementsEstablish & maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to effectively and professionally communicate, both in writing and verballyAbility to work independentlyStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, and must be attentive to detailsAbility to analyze complex mathematical equations and understand associated terminologyAbility to implement contractual terminology into mathematical expressionsAbility to grasp and apply new conceptsLicenses and CertificationsValid Class C Texas driver's licensePhysical Requirements / Work EnvironmentThe work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The incumbent works in a typical office environment relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.Sr. ERCOT Settlement SpecialistSummaryResponsible for leading the administration of all ERCOT electric power market Settlement issues including data collection/validation, billing, disputes and power mismatches.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Facilitate the review and analysis of ERCOT Settlement invoices to determine if invoices are valid.Responsible for filing settlement disputes and supporting documentation with ERCOT within the mandated 10-day deadline.Responsible for validation, analysis, and reporting of settlements data resulting from daily wholesale activities.Prepare and review Wholesale Customer billsAnalyze and prepare Commercial and Industrial data and documents for monthly billing and ERCOT reporting.Prepare TCOS billing and/or process TCOS invoices for paymentAnalyze, prepare and deliver invoices for financial gas hedges, bilateral counterparties and energy broker deals of ERCOT market transactions.Analyze, monitor and compile data for the Garland and Sub QSEs including but not limited to EPS Meter Data, SCADA Data, Third-Party external data, etc.Review, prepare and analyze Renewable Energy data for both Garland and sub QSEs, also working with PPA participants.Perform various generation, transmission, market studies, and/or administrative duties as delegated/required.Minimum QualificationsEducation & Experience:Bachelor's degree5 years related experienceExtensive knowledge of Microsoft ExcelOr an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.Preferred QualificationsEducation/ Experience:Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering or related area of study5-7 years electric industry experienceExperience using PCI (Power Cost Incorporated) software.GenManager ERCOT and Power ETRM.Experience using MV-90 softwareKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Extensive knowledge of electric market and accounting/finance principles terminologyExtensive knowledge of Microsoft ExcelConsiderable knowledge of the Microsoft Office SoftwareProficient knowledge and understanding of ERCOT data collection requirementsProficient skill to work in a team environment as a positive influenceAbility to analyze complex mathematical equations and understand associated terminologyAbility to implement contractual terminology into mathematical expressionsAbility to grasp and apply new conceptsLicenses and CertificationsValid Class C Texas driver's licensePhysical Requirements / Work EnvironmentThe work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The incumbent works in a typical office environment relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.