The Real Time Operator (RTO) provides support for the 24-hour coverage of the real time desk operations of URICA in relation to the Alberta electricity market. The main responsibilities of the RTO are to:
- Manage the receipt, validation, and submission of Energy Offers and Restatements into the AESO’s Energy Trading System (ETS); and
- Monitor and interact with the AESO’s Automated Dispatch and Messaging System (ADaMS), act upon dispatches and directives, and/or relay instructions to power plant operators.
Duties also include monitoring power plants, substation connections, market conditions, gas scheduling, as well as related ad hoc research & analytical activities.
Responsibilities:
- Required to work rotating 12-hour shifts to provide 24-hour/day operational coverage of the business which includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Monitoring of the ADaMS dispatch system, acknowledging dispatches from the system operator, communicating dispatches to plant operators, and starting and stopping power generation units.
- Submitting offers and restatements into the AESO’s ETS.
- Monitoring market conditions, supply and demand, and analyzes transactions for market reports.
- Assist in the gathering of power market intelligence.
- Perform ad hoc project contributions in various capacities.
- Adhere to all URICA corporate policies and comply with all regulatory requirements.
- Additional responsibilities assigned by management.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mathematics, or Economics (or equivalent aptitude and/or experience).
- Familiarity with and/or experience in the Alberta Interconnected Electric System and commodity markets is preferred.
- Strong and consistent focus and attention to detail. Testing in this area may be required.
- Competence with mathematics, technical concepts, as well as an understanding of fundamental economics.
- Possess excellent decision-making and highly developed analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask in urgent, time-critical situations.
- Must be reliable and have a sense of responsibility, as this role involves the dispatching of multiple high asset value facilities.
- Highly self-motivated, able to work in stressful and urgent situations, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with critical time deadlines.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Exceptional technical aptitude, in particular: multitasking, modelling, and monitoring.
- Strong skills in the Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), is expected.
Qualified applicants are invited to send their resume and cover letter to:
chris.cusack@urica.ca
Please include “RTO Application” in the e-mail subject line.
NOTE: URICA thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview or follow-up discussion will be contacted.
