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Turlock Irrigation District · 2 weeks ago

Utility Analyst I-II - Energy Resources

Turlock, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$9,362/mo - $14,527/mo

2+ years exp

Turlock Irrigation District is seeking a qualified Utility Analyst to join its Power Control Center team. The role involves supporting the analysis, coordination, and monitoring of the District’s power system operations, with a focus on Market and Programs Integration and Support.

EnergyNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Analyze and produce a variety of studies, forecasts, and schedules related to power generation, fuel contracts, and transmission to meet system needs and abnormal contingencies

Determine and recommend desirable generation investments and long-term generation, transmission, and fuel contracts that will enable the District to meet its electric and environmental obligations and goals reliably and economically

Negotiate long-term contracts and transactions for such resources that are approved

Develop multi-year load-forecast information and use it in various analyses, including revenue projections

Coordinate long-term planning activities for resource acquisition; develop the long-term load forecasts and the integrated resource planning study; and maintain the load research program

Represent the District in legislative, community, professional and agency proceedings at the federal, state, and local levels with the goal of shaping the design & implementation of energy regulation and policy

Develop compliance filings for environmental regulations such as the Renewable Portfolio Standard, and Cap and Trade

Develop, analyze, and communicate the District’s Purchased Power and Fuel Budget

Analyze and produce short and intermediate-term schedules for the operation of generating units and plants in accordance with power plant and unit characteristics, power sales contracts, gas contracts and water deliveries to District electric load in the most economical way

Analyze and produce instructions, procedures, logs, records and reports related to load dispatching and field operations, and general instruction orders for energy resource scheduling and dispatching; review daily system record for general instruction orders, compliance and accuracy

Analyze and produce a variety of studies, forecasts and schedules related to power generation to meet system needs and abnormal contingencies

Identify and negotiate short and intermediate-term wholesale contracts and transactions that will maximize beneficial use of District generation, transmission, contracts, and related assets

Analyze and make recommendations for managing participation in the ancillary services markets; manage projects for development implementation and training of new processes related to power scheduling

Determine District utility retail cost to provide services by preparing a Cost-of-Service study identifying unbundled costs by customer class

Produce District retail revenue estimates for the coming year and projections of revenue over a multi-year period using the most current demand forecast information

Prepare a competitive position report identifying the competitive position of the District’s products and services

Determine if new rates should be designed or existing rate structures redesigned through the competitive comparison of rates with other utilities’ rates and District’s cost to provide the service

Prepare new or revise rate design for products and services

Determine impact on individual customers for any rate change

Produce District retail revenue estimates for the coming year and projections of revenue over a ten-year period

Develop and use demand forecast information in determining these revenues and resource availability

Prepare and analyze material related to the cost structure for each rate schedule

Analyze customer usage data for use in allocating costs to various rate classes

Recommend rates for each rate class

Design, program, modify, and operate systems for measuring, monitoring, and reporting financial risk from power supply position, fuel supply position, and other issues, consistent with Risk Management Policies adopted by the Board and Procedures adopted by the Risk Management Committee

Coordinate with other administrations in the interactions of scheduling, risk analysis, and forecasting to insure a consistent analytic approach

Participate in the Risk Management Committee (RMC) with the purpose of communicating to the other RMC members the District’s market risk position and the means utilized to mitigate it

Conduct analysis related to preparation and approval of invoices related to power supply, transmission, and fuel

Model in scheduling and settlements software systems

Analyze settlement data and perform validation to ensure accurate financial results

Prepare statistical, financial, and planning reports related to the Administration; ensure compliance with Federal, State and local government rules, regulations and standards, and electric and fuel contract requirements

Perform professional analysis of customer energy use and determine solutions to complex energy problems

Perform analysis of customer energy efficiency projects

Assist in Demand-Side Management program design, application and evaluation

Maintain and expand effective relationships with customers

Assist in research, development, production, and marketing of potential new services, products, and programs

Assist in the District-wide coordination of the District’s public benefits programs

Perform analysis on the feasibility of market penetration in various geographical and market niche areas

Supports real-time and near real-time activities related to the Energy Imbalance Market (EIM), ensuring reliable and economic operation of the utility’s generation and load resources

Supports market participation functions for day-ahead, hour-ahead, and real time for the Power Control Center and/or Trading & Scheduling Division

Monitor and analyze market results in real-time and day-ahead timeframes

Participate in testing and integration of new market tools, software updates, regulatory changes or new program participation

Assist in root cause analysis of pricing or dispatch discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions

Collaborate with real-time operations, forecasting, transmission planning, energy trading, resource planning, compliance, and risk teams to align operational and financial strategies

Manage the District’s participation in CAISO (California Independent System Operator) matters, including performance and development of the activities of the Scheduling Coordinator; negotiations with the CAISO; preparation of schedules and templates; CAISO settlements; dispute resolution; and coordination with other market participants

Monitor after-the-fact data related to generation, transmission and services for compliance

Plan, analyze, and coordinate planned outages for TID’s water and electric operations, ensuring compliance with FERC, NERC, WECC, and Reliability Coordinator standards

Manage outages across transmission, generation, and distribution systems and act as the primary contact for internal teams and external agencies

Maintain outage management systems, develops long-term outage plans, and ensures proper coordination for capital construction and maintenance projects

Generate reports and provide technical expertise related to outages and system reliability

Contribute to process improvements, develops operational procedures, and ensures compliance with industry regulations

Handle day to day challenges related to outages and system reliability, ensuring smooth operations at the Power Control Center

Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine optimum reliability clearance windows and switching for longer-term maintenance and/or construction projects

Assist in the training of other District staff

Assist in the supervision of tasks assigned to other District staff or consultants, as directed

Manage, develop, modify and utilize computer models and other computer applications in the performance of the assigned duties

Coordinate Administration related activities with other District administrations, departments, and outside agencies

Make professional presentations to the District management, including the Board of Directors, and others

Provide analysis and recommendations on regulatory matters directly affecting the Administration

May serve as acting Department Manager as assigned

Comply with all District rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor

Qualification

Electric utility operationsResource planningRisk managementFinancial analysisStatistical analysisContract negotiationLoad forecastingCustomer serviceInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a highly analytical field such as engineering, accounting, finance, science, math, or economics

Utility Analyst I: Two (2) years experience in one or more of the above fields of concentration or a position that would prepare one for such field(s)

Utility Analyst II: Five (5) years experience in one or more of the above fields of concentration or a position that would prepare one for such field(s)

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Demonstrate excellent customer service skills

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Prepare clear and concise financial and administrative reports

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of analytical and statistical analysis, basic accounting, basic utility operation and economic evaluation

Ability to recognize and evaluate changing industry conditions, and develop strategies to address change

Develop and prepare complex analysis and models for assigned work

Demonstrate familiarity in performing duties related to assigned activities

Ability to supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff

Knowledge of industry terms and the ability to negotiate

North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Coordinator (RC) or Balancing, Interchange, and Transmission (BIT) certification or able to acquire certification within six (6) months

Must file a Statement of Economic Interest in compliance with Governmental Code Section 81000

Sign & Acknowledge a Confidentiality Agreement