Supervisor - Ahead Market

Description

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by:
Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation bonus (if applicable)
• Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP

PLEASE NOTE:

SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Supervisor Day-Ahead Market Operations
- Pay Range $112,240 - $145,810

OVERVIEW:

The Supervisor for Day-Ahead Market Operations is responsible for leading a team of Operators in the day-to-day execution of the RTO Day-Ahead Market, RTO Day-Ahead Reliability Unit Commitment (RUC), RTO Multi-Day Forecast studies, Markets+ Day-Ahead Market and Markets+ Day-Ahead RUC (RUC). This role ensures timely, accurate, and high-quality completion of all operational studies, staff development, and process management. This position manages the work to ensure deadlines are met, and a high level of accuracy is maintained.

The Supervisor of Day-Ahead Market works with multiple SPP departments and members to ensure the design, implementation, and production of these studies are timely and accurate. This position ensures that proper records of evidence are maintained for key processes and audits, and contributes to SPP committees and working groups as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead a department in the performance of responsibilities while establishing guidelines personnel will follow.
• Effectively lead a team by conducting regular touch-base meetings, setting goals, managing work schedules, evaluating performance, and recommending salary increases and promotions.
• Evaluate and select qualified candidates for open positions, and effectively develop training plans to ensure they are trained on market concepts, software, and processes.
• Lead a team of Operators through the daily production of desk studies including but not limited to RTO Day-Ahead Market, RTO Day-Ahead Reliability Unit Commitment, RTO Multi-Day Forecast, Markets+ Day-Ahead Market and Markets+ Day-Ahead Reliability Unit Commitment.
• Lead the development of Operators in achieving Day-Ahead Desk readiness and NERC certification.
• Lead the cross training of Operators between RTO and Markets+.
• Work with multiple SPP departments to provide support for market design issues related to desk studies with the Supervisor of Day-Ahead Policy and Support.
• Stay abreast in technical skills, such as proficiency on market software, functionality, and processes to provide subject matter expertise to personnel.
• Work with multiple SPP departments and members to resolve market issues, disputes, and inquiries, and update management on the results of relevant market analysis.
• Maintain records of evidence and ensure…