Junior Energy Scheduler

Terra-Gen’s power is generated through a combination of owned baseload, intermittent and energy storage power stations that use renewable resource technologies, supplemented by purchased grid power, to deliver RPS products and resource adequacy to its customers.

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Energy Scheduling, the Jr. Energy Scheduler is responsible for assisting with the scheduling of capacity and energy resources to meet Terra-Gen’s generation requirements; and optimize energy storage assets energy deliveries, transacting in the day-ahead, fifteen minute and real-time energy markets. Additionally, the Jr Energy Scheduler will perform data analysis and produce reports to support both the Energy Scheduling group and Terra-Gen as a whole.

Job Duties

• Planning: ability to think ahead and plan within timelines and resources; develop scopes, plan and schedule work; set priorities and goals; anticipate and adjust for problems; evaluate workloads; measure and evaluate performance against established goals.
• Time management: ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player accomplishes tasks by working with others and being a good team player. Recognizes how his/her decisions may impact others; seeks input from others.
• Computer proficiency in operating a personal computer and standard business office applications including Microsoft Office suite, databases, and other related applications.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter.
• May require working nights and weekends
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Math, Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
• Ability to work with detail with high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be flexible, inquisitive, and able to thoroughly understand bulk power system dynamics.
• Must be able to remain calm in stressful conditions and make rational decisions.
• General knowledge of computer operations desired.
• Must sign a FERC Standards of Conduct Confidentiality agreement.
• Willingness to cross-train in other positions within Power Management, if required.

Experience

• No experience required with appropriate education

Other

• Must be willing to live in San Diego, CA.
• Must be willing to travel as required. Must possess valid driver's license or have the ability to obtain one.
• Must be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform all of the essential functions of the position.
• Job will require working some weekend and evenings.

Additional Information

• Benefits
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Profit Sharing and Safe Harbor
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Physical Requirements

• Ability to periodically lift up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.

Additional Details

Terra-Gen recognizes the value of a highly engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes medical, dental, 401k and life insurance. Please visit our site at www.terra-gen.com for more details about Terra-Gen.

Terra-Gen is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws and regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with federal, state or local requirements such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Employees must be authorized to work in the US and employment is contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization, as detailed on Form I-9.

Terra-Gen provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.

The posted compensation is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This salary range may also be modified in the future, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.