This is an onsite position in The Woodlands, TX. Relocation assistance and sponsorship is not provided. This position may be filled as an EMO Mkt Res Operator I, II, Sr, or Sr Lead depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
This position provides 24x7 Real-Time Operations support and manages the status of Entergy’s generation fleet in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) in compliance with the MISO Energy and Operating Reserves Market Tariff and associated Business Practice Manuals (BPMs) with frequent communication with generating plant personnel, MISO, fossil fuel supply group, day ahead market operations, Transmission Control Center (TCC), and the Local Balancing Authority (LBA). Specific duties include submitting generation facilities overrides and offers in the MISO Energy and Operating Reserve Markets. Additionally, the incumbent will manage gas contract flows and Demand Response (DR) products and identify additional opportunities to maximize the economic benefit of the system to benefit Entergy’s stakeholders.
Market Resource Operator I - Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Market Resource Operator II - Bachelor's degree and/or 2+ years equivalent experience in real-time operations, power system dispatching, or power plant operations.
Market Resource Operator Sr. - Bachelor's degree and/or 4+ years equivalent experience in real-time operations, power system dispatching, or power plant operations.
Market Resource Operator Sr. Lead - Bachelor's degree and/or 6+ years equivalent experience in real-time operations, power system dispatching, or power plant operations.
6+ years – Market Resource Operator, Sr. Lead
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position
Work a 12-hour shift schedule as part of a 24 hour, 7 days a week operation. As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position
Primary Location: Texas-The Woodlands Texas : The Woodlands Job Function: Professional FLSA Status: Professional Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT Number of Openings: 1 Req ID: 119700 Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.