Network Model Analyst

ERCOT is a company focused on building the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market. They are seeking a Network Model Analyst to process various change requests and maintain accurate network operations models while collaborating with internal departments and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Processes ERCOT’s Network Operations Model Change Request (NOMCR), Collaborative Action Model Request (CAMR), Resource Services Change Request (RSCR) and develop graphical representations of these Change Requests in the EMS
• Applies skills, knowledge and work experience to conduct ERCOT’s NOMCR, CAMR, and RSCR process in order to ensure an accurate and up-to-date Network Operations Model
• Coordinates the NOMCRs, CAMRs, RSCRs, and one-line displays within the Network Model Group and other ERCOT departments
• Coordinates day to day model and one-line creation schedule
• Creates and maintains the EMS one-line diagrams
• Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the ERCOT culture
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
• Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed
• Analyzes submitted NOMCR, CAMR, and RSCR data
• Coordinates NOMCR, CAMR, and RSCR process flow internal and external to ERCOT
• Updates Production and Future one-line diagrams as required by the Protocols
• Facilitates Market Participant model data issues
• Helps coordinates case creation schedules
• Coordinates and works with the data stakeholders on data exchange and transmission network model maintenance via the NOMCR, CAMR, and RSCR process
• Attend and observes the NDSWG meetings
• Works with generation resources external to ERCOT on GenMaps for EPS metering purposes
• Works closely with ERCOT System Operations, System Operations Support, Market Operating Services Support, Client Services, Metering and other ERCOT internal departments regarding models, one-line diagrams, and model data
• Utilizes data mining mechanisms
• Resolves Market Participant model data issues
• Represents Network Modeling Group at NDSWG meetings and other meetings as needed
• Creates and utilizes data mining mechanisms and makes update requests for improvements
• Analyzes submitted NOMCR, CAMR, and RSCR data and provides rapid and effective response to customer requests, both internal and external
• Verifies that the Network Model is ready for use in the various operations applications whenever changes or updates to the model are made

Skills

• Minimum 1 year experience or equivalent industry experience for Analyst 2
• Minimum 3 years of experience or equivalent industry experience for Analyst 3
• Basic excel and SQL skills
• Associate's Degree or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields
• Some industry (Utility or ISO) exposure

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