EIM (Energy Imbalance Market) Operations Analyst

EIM (Energy Imbalance Market) Operations Analyst

Job Purpose/Position Summary The Senior Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) Operations Analyst is responsible for processing, checkout, verification of control area interchange. Responds to short-term requests for transmission service, and accounting of control area inadvertent energy. Oversees the scheduled and actual interchange in the aspects of pre-schedule, real-time, and after-the-fact. Provides support for Western Energy Imbalance Market operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete training to become fully qualified as a EIM Operations Analyst system operator within 12 months of starting the training program.
• Performs transmission interchange pre-scheduling, real-time, and "after-the-fact" functions including review of e-tags, hourly checkout, daily checkout, problem-solving and reconciliation of scheduled/actual interchange.
• OASIS Administration, including responding to short-term requests for transmission service and create/update outage postings.
• Maintains situational awareness and effective communication with Company's Balancing Authority Operator and Transmission System Operator in regard to system performance.
• Provides support to the Energy Imbalance Market operations by:
• Analyzing information and providing hour-ahead and day-ahead support for EIM participation.
• Providing interchange and intra-change schedules to the EIM.
• Monitoring transmission and resource contingencies in real-time, and updating transmission interchange and EIM participation, as per established criteria.
• Maintains communications with the management team regarding operational performance of Company's electric system. Provides training to other employees on area of expertise.
• Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes, and regulations applicable to position and company.

Qualifications/Position Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited school and/or trade school certification (Typically, two years of related work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an Associate degree and/or trade school certification).
• 1 year of experience in electrical operations.
• Must obtain and maintain NERC certification status at the reliability coordinator or Balancing Interchange level.
• Demonstrate problem-solving, resourcefulness and analytical skills.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong communication skills; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Solid analytical skills
• Ability to perform well under tight deadlines and emergency conditions, and to make prudent decisions in a time-compressed environment.
• Ability to effectively coordinate/manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent computer capabilities
• Must be adaptable to change and have the ability to prioritize responsibilities.

Working conditions (Location /Conditions)

• Company Control Center in Great Falls, MT
• CIP-compliant environment requiring implementation of limited access protocols and other security measures.
• Must be available to work a 12-hour shift schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be available to work 12.5-hour shifts, with additional flex time work scheduling as needed.
• Must be on-call and available to support 24-hour operations.
• Physical requirements
• Position is primarily office based and located in Great Falls, MT with travel to Palm Beach Gardens, FL for training period(s).
• Ability to train on BHE Montana control systems and to communicate effectively with operational partners using phone, electronic, and written methods.
• Required to use a computer for extended periods of time.
• Required to work indoors in an office setting for extended periods of time.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and/or moving items up to 35 pounds at times.