Operations Project Coordinator Lead (Hybrid)

Company Description

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.

As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.

The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers. It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others. In the same way, the California ISO operates independently—managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own—making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.

The California ISO is committed to the health, safety, and work/life integration of it employees and is proud to offer flexible work arrangements. This position would be eligible to participate in a on-site or hybrid schedule.

Relocation Assistance is available.

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Manager, coordinates operations implementation of Bulk Electric System (BES) projects for the CAISO Transmission Operator (TOP), Balancing Authority (BA) and Reliability Coordinator (RC) areas. Responsible for coordinating implementation plans from initial impact analysis through project implementation. Additionally, acts as liaison between CAISO and WEIM customers to provide support for model implementation and improve overall operational coordination. Responsible for ensuring Real Time Operations is situationally aware and prepared for impacts related to permanent changes to the BES. Ensures BES project implementation is consistent with contractual obligations and ensures operations compliance with applicable mandatory reliability standards and Tariff requirements.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Qualifications

Level of Education and Discipline:

A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Operations Management, Engineering, Economics, Business, Project Management or related technical field. Master Degree preferred.

Amount Of Experience

Equivalent years of education and training, plus six (6) or more years related experience.

Type Of Experience

Experience with project coordination, creating plans, assimilating complex information from multiple sources and designing solutions. Experience working in a matrixed role which routinely works across organizational boundaries. Practical knowledge of business process and procedure development and maintenance. Utility industry experience desirable. General knowledge of BES project processes to implement resources and transmission facilities. General knowledge of Reliability Standards and Tariff.

Additional Skills And Abilities

Demonstrates fundamental leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment as a leader, facilitator and team member. Ability to provide practical and feasible solutions to problems, keeping multiple conflicting considerations into account. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills required. Excellent analytical skills are required, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical materials and concepts in a non-technical manner. Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing work environment, and work independently. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Self-motivated, problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority.

Additional Information

The pay range for the Operations Project Coordinator Lead at the CAISO is $119,850 to $199,750 per year.