Generation Dispatcher - Midwest

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The Midwest Generation Dispatcher is responsible for the real-time generation dispatch of the Midwest Duke Energy Generating Fleet. The dispatcher utilizes the Energy Management System (EMS) to adjust generating unit output and parameters in real-time, primarily following MISO and PJM dispatch instructions, to maximize unit value and minimize customer cost. Coordinate regulating, spinning, supplemental reserve, Ramp Up/Down, Short-term Reserve deployment. Dispatcher must assess multiple information sources quickly, understanding differing unit operating characteristics and costs to dispatch units at the best economic outcome.

Responsible for Real-Time generating unit offer updates to Midcontinent ISO (MISO) and PJM.Understand, interpret, and enter generating financial and physical unit offers to MISO and PJM.

Respond and execute orders from the MISO, PJM, DEI Energy Control Center (ECC), and or DEOK ECC for unit commitment, generation dispatch and/or system reliability.Perform real-time unit commitment of generating assets.

Maintain accurate records concerning unit commitment and dispatch activities and generating unit operation.Maintain detailed knowledge of generating unit operating characteristics at all times, including availability, derates, incremental costs, ramp rates, etc. to effectively utilize units to fullest potential.

Responsible for NERC Standard Compliance, including reporting of Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) status changes to DEI or DEOK ECC/PJM.

Responsible for the Night Reports for the DA award communication, LMP Charts, LMP prices in MISO/PJM.This also includes the communication to Stations of the DA awards.

Respond and execute orders from MISO and PJM concerning Load Reduction Programs in the Yukon software tool.

Be proficient with various software tools:EMS, COA, PowerOptix, MISO Communication System, MISO DSRI, YUKON, MISO/PJM Portals, ISO Analytics, PCI Analyzer.

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Desired Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

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Travel Requirements

Not required

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Saturday, July 19, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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