Data Analytics Engineer SR - Event Analysis

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources.  We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

Data Analytics Engineer provides technical data analysis to find, track and communicate operational and market trends for the ERCOT System.  Queries, compiles and develops visualizations of ERCOT data and develops presentations of various analyses. Operational trends can relate to, but is not limited to: generation output or outages, forecasts, demand response, resource performance or other elements of the ERCOT system at various times of day or seasons of the year. Supports the Event Analysis team that conducts analysis on the performance of the transmission system and Generation Resources during ERCOT power system events. This position requires the Data Analytics Engineer to work independently, interact professionally with internal and external personnel of various position levels from individual contributors to senior management, meet deadlines, and work well within a team environment.

JOB DUTIES

• Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and ERCOT's culture
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects
• May respond to inquiries and/or provide assistance and/or guidance to less experienced members of the team
• Other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Develops innovative ways of looking at ERCOT operational data to provide insights and early indicators of changes, issues and trends
• Proactively analyzes data to help identify and document existing, evolving, and emerging ERCOT Operations trends
• Formulate conclusions and recommendations based on existing, evolving, and emerging ERCOT Operations trends
• Responsible for creating databases, dashboards, or other tracking methods as needed to collect and maintain data and trend analysis for reporting
• Responds to executive and management inquiries and special reporting requests
• Demonstrates skills as an expert user of software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs.
• Appropriately reports findings and recommendations and communicates results of analyses to appropriate stakeholders, including maintaining regular communication with the team
• May coordinate, provide presentations, and participate in stakeholder meetings with ERCOT personnel, Market Participants, and industry Regulatory agencies
• Possesses the ability to recognize upstream and downstream impacts
• Fosters and leverages strong working relationships with team and other internal departments
• Participates in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments, and perform studies
• Creates, reviews, and updates departmental and organizational processes and procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency
• May provide on the job training or help oversee the work of other engineers/analysts
• Acts as mentor and advisor to less experienced engineers/analysts
• Lends professional expertise to guide projects and help teammates assigned by manager

• Serves as a recognized technical expert for the department within the organization
• Communicates and coordinates with multiple engineering groups within ERCOT
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate with diverse groups in a tactful and diplomatic manner
• Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including regulatory and safety requirements as well as organizational policies and procedures
• Develops and maintains a good understanding of the ERCOT competitive energy markets

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree: Engineering or related field (Required)
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required.

CERTIFICATION

• Data Analytics related certification(s) preferred but not required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Data analysis and data visualization experience
• Tech savvy with strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Must have strong skills with software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and database programs

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with the electric utility industry
• Familiarity with the ERCOT system
• Experience working with large data sets
• Experience querying databases
• Experience with using SQL
• Experience with PI data
• Experience coding

Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT.

WORK LOCATION – Taylor, TX:

• Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at minimum 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management
• On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager
• Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence.  
• Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time

The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.  It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.  This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT.  Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time.

ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.

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