Sr EIM Load and Reconciliation Analyst

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

DEPARTMENT

Department: Power Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION

EIM Load and Reconciliation Analyst Sr

Salary Grade: G06

Minimum Midpoint Maximum

$78,537 - $106,024 - $133,511

SUMMARY:

Provide general mentoring of staff to oversee maintenance of Mv90 meter data system and MDM systems. Mentor peers in the department on processing data used by CAISO systems. Position will also support Balancing Authority Area Day After and Month End Interchange checkout activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates with department Manager to mentor staff on extensive databases of EIM related load, generation, and Wholesale MW Interchange data using Wholesale Mv90 revenue quality meter data procedures

Reviews and approves submissions to CAISO that verification, editing and data estimating (VEE) of meter data meet SQMD requirement

Conducts research to aid in interpretation of economic relationships and aid in the solution of problems specific to load research and data analysis associated with the PNM MV90 database and the PNM MDM system

Verifies and maintains the integrity of MW energy data developed by staff from over 100 intertie and resource meters to checkout balancing and enforce routine control procedures

Troubleshoots and ensures proper conformance of revenue quality meter data (RQMD) to other down flow systems

Department lead for dispute resolution of 5-minute, 15-minute, hourly data discrepancies with CAISO

Reviews in coordination with CAISO settlement business practices and business timelines for dispute resolution

Supports Balancing Authority Area Day After, Weekly, Bi-weekly and Month End Interchange checkout activities, researches issues and inquiries received from Reliability Operations and coordinates resources in the group for those change requests that require correction

Maintains standardized counter party checkout documentation files with enough information to satisfy audit requirements

Supports annual self-audit requirements per the CAISO metering BPM assessments of the process flow of meter data beginning with the VEE process and follow the process through submittal of actual SQMD to CAISO

Completes EIM processes in support of key business activities and goals

Mentors staff and assists in resolving meter data integrity issues and deals with a variety of variables in situations, where only limited standardization exists and support solutions to issues created by validating and correcting large amounts of EIM data from various PNM and CAISO systems

COMPETENCIES:

Experience in economic analysis and power system operations and knowledge of PNMs system

Strongly versed in continuous process improvement, root cause analysis, and change management

In-depth knowledge of the interconnected bulk power generation and transmission network and the operational aspects that affect wholesale markets, and of competitive markets such as the CAISO EIM markets

Ability and flexibility to successfully perform in competitive environments while working both independently and in a team environment

Thorough understanding of the regulatory process and issues affecting the EIM markets at the CAISO, State and Federal levels

Ability to work with others within the department and external departments, train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments

Ability to analyze complex systems, events, and data and make targeted improvements Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail Adapt creative problem-solving skills to difficult challenges

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in accounting, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics with Five to Seven years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, high understanding of fundamentals of statistics

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Extensive working knowledge of database, spreadsheet and word processing software and preferred experience using PI or logical operator functions in PCI EIM relates applications

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time and use of fine dexterity. Occasional standing and walking. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT

Safety Statement:

Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.