Director of Market Operations & Strategy - CAISO
Company: Gridstor
Location: Portland
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
OUR IMPACTGridStor is a rapidly growing, grid-scale energy
storage developer, owner and operator backed by Goldman Sachs Asset
Management ("GSAM") and led by experienced clean energy industry
professionals. We acquire, develop and operate stand-alone battery
storage projects in markets across North America. GridStor is based
in Portland, Oregon.YOUR IMPACTThe Director of Market Operations &
Strategy is responsible for leading bidding strategy development,
coordination, implementation, and analysis for energy storage
projects in CAISO. - You will work in close coordination with
internal teams and third-party service providers to optimize
dispatch activities in Real-Time and Day-Ahead markets. - In this
role, you will have the opportunity to shape internal capabilities
as part of a growing entrepreneurial company in the energy storage
space.RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead bidding strategy development,
coordination, implementation, and analysis for CAISO assets.Oversee
bidding and dispatch activities in real-time and day-ahead markets
and provide active commercial oversight of third-party services
engaged for schedule coordination and dispatch optimization
support.Update key assumptions in simulation and optimization
models for forecast and operational data changes.Evaluate dispatch
optimization model performance and develop new analytical models to
improve optimization strategies. - Collaborate with Market
Analytics to inform the optimal utilization of energy storage,
including performing look-back analyses to enhance planning
processes and bidding strategies.Monitor, analyze, and report on
material market fundamentals and federal, ISO, and state regulatory
issues.Assist internal teams in the development of analytics,
reporting, and risk management tools.QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Mathematics, Engineering,
Economics, Finance, or a related field.5+ years trading physical
and financial positions in CAISO with a minimum of 3 years of
experience dispatching and trading thermal or battery storage
generation. -Specialized experience in one or more of the following
areas: - battery storage dispatch optimization, nodal trading with
CRRs and Day-ahead/Real-Time Virtuals, origination, structuring,
market analytics, and fundamentals.Experience in operational
planning, trading, and analysis of power generation portfolios in
CAISO.Experience in bidding strategy development and
optimization.Strong understanding of electricity market design,
federal and state regulatory rules and issues, tariff structures,
renewable energy, renewable incentives, and their impact on price
formation and revenue streams.High degree of proficiency in MS
Excel and excellent communication skills.
Strong analytical and coding
capability and proficiency with programming tools such as Python,
R, and SQL is preferred.Compensation and Benefits:
GridStor offers an attractive Total
Rewards package, including:Competitive base salaries commensurate
with experience with an annual cash bonus (based on Company and
individual performance)Generous paid leaveEmployee participation in
Long Term Incentive PlanComprehensive benefits package including
medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, including
coverage for domestic partners and eligible domestic partner
childrenHSA/FSA for participating employees401(k) plan with company
match and immediate vestingContinuing education and professional
developmentCellphone reimbursement, hybrid work environment,
healthy snacks, volunteer opportunities, company outs, and
more.About our Location:GridStor's main office location is in
Portland, OR. The office is easily accessible by commuter train and
bus and includes onsite parking. In addition, the building offers
amenities such as a fitness center, a rooftop employee lounge with
an outdoor deck, and periodic social events onsite. -Powered by
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