Power System Operations Support Advisor

About the role

You will help ensure that MISO’s System Operations team is equipped with the real-time tools, training, and strategic guidance needed to manage an increasingly dynamic grid. You’ll contribute to the development and execution of departmental and divisional strategies, support key metrics that drive long-term success, and bring forward ideas that improve how our business operates.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of departmental and divisional strategies
• Support key metrics that drive long-term success
• Bring forward ideas that improve how our business operates
• Work with operators, engineers, developers, and leaders to identify improvements, prioritize efforts, and ensure ongoing readiness for a rapidly evolving industry
• Evaluate and optimize processes to ensure our teams can perform reliably and efficiently
• Influence future capabilities through the implementation of new tools, regulatory requirements, and technological advancements
• Partner on the implementation of new tools, regulatory requirements, and technological advancements
• Play a critical role in evaluating and optimizing processes to ensure our teams can perform reliably and efficiently

Requirements

• Develop a strong understanding of key systems such as the Energy Management System (EMS), Energy Market Displays (EMD), and Interchange Distribution Calculator (IDC)
• Engage in open, solution-focused conversations with operators to understand what's needed to support reliable operations
• Collaborate with operators and MISO developers to enhance tools, resolve issues, and influence future capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Technology, or related field (or equivalent technical or related work experience in lieu of a degree)
• Demonstrated leadership or influential experience, with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels
• At least six or more years of relevant work experience in a related field
• Energy Market experience
• Power System Analysis experience
• Experience presenting technical or operational topics
• MISO operations/ops support experience

Skills

• Strong understanding of key systems such as the Energy Management System (EMS), Energy Market Displays (EMD), and Interchange Distribution Calculator (IDC)
• Ability to engage in open, solution-focused conversations with operators
• Collaboration skills with operators, engineers, developers, and leaders
• Experience in evaluating and optimizing processes
• Experience in implementing new tools, regulatory requirements, and technological advancements
• Experience in partnering on the implementation of new tools, regulatory requirements, and technological advancements

Benefits

The appropriate level will be determined based on experience. See what MISO is all about! MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million people. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day.

Pay

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $120,000.00 - $145,000.00 USD annually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation.

Schedule

Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met.