Real Time Operator

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.