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Real-Time Operations Supervisor

Seattle City Light · Seattle, WA · 4 wk ago
Management$60.36–$105.03/hrFull-time

About the Role

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation's largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. The Real-Time Operations Supervisor position is in the Power Operations & Marketing group, which reliably and cost-effectively serves City Light's electric load by scheduling generation resources and power contracts while meeting environmental considerations. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Power Operations and Marketing and leads the Real-Time Power Marketing group in managing surplus/deficit energy, transmission, and capacity in real-time markets.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Seattle City Light's hydro system, renewable portfolio, and long-term contractual resources.
  • Assist Seattle System Operation Center personnel in ensuring NERC reliability standards are met.
  • Supervise marketing of surplus/deficit energy/transmission/capacity in real-time markets, complying with City Light's Risk Policies and Procedures and hydro license requirements.
  • Perform and supervise scheduling of energy products in the Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC).
  • Coordinate generation maintenance outages.
  • Analyze trading activity, market participation, new contract acquisition, and other ad hoc requests.
  • Communicate technical and market intelligence to the Power Management team.
  • Collaborate with Wholesale Contracts, Resource Planning, System Operations, Risk Management, and other groups to resolve operational and contractual issues.
  • Represent City Light at BPAT customer workshops, CAISO, and regional stakeholder forums.
  • Develop and deliver executive presentations.
  • Implement strategic operational plans during severe weather events.
  • Train and mentor staff on contractual and operational objectives.
  • Carry out hiring processes, performance appraisals, and administrative duties.
  • Flex working hours and cover shifts as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, mathematics, engineering, economics, finance, or related field.
  • Minimum of three years' experience in power marketing.
  • Valid Washington State Driver's License.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to foster productivity and teamwork.
  • Conflict resolution and mentoring skills.
  • Understanding of load forecasting, resource scheduling, and energy marketing.
  • Knowledge of CAISO, Western Energy Imbalance Market, and Pacific Northwest reservoir system.
  • Experience in physical marketing of wholesale electricity products.
  • Familiarity with BPA Transmission business practices, WSPP, NERC/WECC standards.
  • Analytical skills and experience with Excel VBA, Python, Tableau, and deal capture suites.
  • Experience managing shift workers and 24/7 crews.
  • Advanced IT configuration and optimization knowledge.
  • Strong documentation and SharePoint skills.

Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $60.36 to $105.03 per hour. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Job offers are contingent on background verification, including criminal history and driving records, in compliance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance and City Personnel Rules. The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.

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