Associate Energy Supply Specialist

Requisition: 82624

PSEG Company: PSEG Power

Salary Range: $ 65,400 - $ 103,500

Work Location Category: Onsite

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:

Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.

Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.

Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.

Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to develop the skill set required to economically dispatch & optimize PSEG's Generation Portfolio. Under direct supervision this position interfaces with PSEG's power plants, Power Pool Generation Dispatchers, PSEG Analysts, Traders ,and ESOC. This will allow the Associate Energy Supply Specialist to understand the operational activities associated with a real time generation dispatch and the inner workings of the Energy Trading Organization.

Job Responsibilities

The Associate Energy Supply Specialist is responsible for real time optimization of the electric energy supply portfolio through monitoring and directing the Company’s generation assets.

- Assure optimal economic dispatch, buying and selling of energy in the hourly markets in PJM and surrounding regions, purchasing transmission services, scheduling energy associated with such hourly transactions, and gathering information and conducting analyses in support of Power Pool real time activity.

- Coordinate generation dispatch and transaction activity with PJM, and ESOC during normal and emergency conditions.

- Monitor and record all significant operating events for future billing reconciliation.

- Execute short term/real time energy transactions to maximize energy supply, and optimize the Company’s real time generation portfolio position.

- Purchase transmission for real time energy transactions with PJM and surrounding control areas.

- Prepare necessary NERC tags for energy schedules.

- Coordinate generation outage and testing with stations and ISO’s.

- Gather information about the short term market through direct communication with ISO’s, and various internet based sources.

- Monitor weather, load, energy availability, price behavior and other market factors in real time.

- Communicate significant events/information to Portfolio team & trading staff.

- Develop short term price forecasts as basis for hourly dispatch & trading.

The successful candidate must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts (6-6), and every other weekend. This is a 24/7 environment. This position is NOT eligible for relocation benefits.

Job Specific Qualifications

Basic Requirement:

- Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years experience; in lieu of a bachelor's degree, six years’ professional experience

Required Competencies:

- Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Obtain PJM Certification within 6 months of start of position

- Must be able to establish credibility in dealings with counterparts, ISO personnel as well as effectively interact with all levels of the organization.

- Must be decisive and possess confidence to make real time decisions with minimal supervision. These decisions will have direct impact to bottom line results.

Desired Skills, Competencies, Education or Experience:

- Power Pool knowledge

- Energy trading knowledge

Disclaimer

Certain positions at the Company may require you to have access to Part 810-Controlled Information. Under the law, the Company is limited in who it can share this information with and in certain circumstances it is necessary to obtain specific authorization before the Company can share this information. Accordingly, if the position does require access to this information, you must complete a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form, a copy of which will be provided to you by Talent Acquisition if an offer is made. If there is a need for specific authorization, due to the time it takes to obtain authorization from the government, we will likely not be able to further proceed with an offer.

If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.

As an employee of PSE&G or PSEG LI, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.

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If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.

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