Manager of MISO Market & Power System Operations Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency
Minnesota electric wholesale utility is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Manager of MISO Market & Power System Operations to oversee the operations of the system Balancing Area and management of the resource dispatching functions. This role involves comprehensive knowledge of Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) requirements, tariff provisions and effective interfacing with The Energy Authority (TEA). In addition, this position will oversee the operations of various computer controls, metering, and communication systems.
Salary: $140,173 – $175,216 midpoint - $210,259, depending on experience.
Benefits: Paid time off, health insurance, deferred compensation program, MN State pension, life insurance, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
· Responsible for tracking and understanding the rules and requirements of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) wholesale market.
· Manages day-to-day coordination of wholesale resource marketing activities.
· Responsible for supervising the daily operations of the system Balancing Area.
· Ensures full compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) and MISO and other federal and state Agencies and regulations.
· Oversees the operation of the Agency’s 24-hour operations center.
· Supports the development of long-term strategies to meet Agency resource requirements and provides input to Executive team for the planning of those resources.
Qualifications:
· A minimum of 5 years of utility experience, preferably in energy trading.
· Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to direct and support teams.
· Self-motivated, adaptive, able to work independently and shows initiative.
· Creates an orderly and efficient work environment .
· Exceptional communication and marketing skills.
· Knowledge of NERC, FERC, MRO, and MISO is preferred.
Applications will be accepted until the vacancy is filled.
Please submit your resume to:
Kevin Hafner
Email: kj.hafner@smmpa.org
Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency
500 First Avenue SW, Rochester, MN 55902