Energy Data Acquisition Specialist (Remote within commuting distance)

Company Description

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.

As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.

The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers. It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others. In the same way, the California ISO operates independently—managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own—making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.

The California ISO is committed to the health, safety, and work/life integration of its employees, and is proud to offer flexible work arrangements. This position would be eligible to participate in a remote work capacity, but requires the ability to commute in as needed.

Relocation assistance is available.

Job Description

The Telemetry Real-Time Engineer (Energy Data Acquisition Specialist) performs and provides technical support on activities related to the configuration, testing and implementation of revenue and telemetry metering equipment and processes. Interfaces with market participants (Generator owners, developers, third party engineering companies, Utility representatives, etc.) regarding development and/or modifications of power generation for the California markets. Ensures that all ISO Data Acquisition (ISO Metered Entities) and Control entities are thoroughly inspected, documented, certified and provide accurate data acquisition information and control capacity according to CAISO approved certification procedures and standards. Supports, maintains, and modifies current tariff and BPM language in support of all related CAISO revenue metering and telemetry policies and practices.

What's In it for You

• An opportunity to work on interesting and challenging assignments involving the mathematical and economic analysis of the California ISO markets.
• You will play a key role in the strategic vision of the California ISO.
• Join an innovative organization that is working hard at keeping its reputation as a leader in the energy industry!

What You Will Be Doing

• Providing technical assistance in the design, development and maintenance of standards according to requirements associated with telemetry and revenue metering including but not limited to, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), Digital Control Systems (DCS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) and CAISO approved Remote Intelligent Gateway (RIG) and Approved ISO Meters.
• Providing technical expertise, assistance and troubleshooting to market participants and associated engineering companies related to issues affecting proposed and/or existing designs, development and configuration of standards according to requirements outlined within the tariff and business practice manuals associated with telemetry and revenue metering.
• Researching, evaluating and developing technical solutions to meet current or proposed Tariff / BPM requirements related to telemetry or revenue metering, including troubleshooting activities to resolve issues related to entities facing non-compliant issues outlined within the CAISO tariff or Business Practice Manuals.
• Support of Full Network Model (FNM) Builds including deliverables affiliated with telemetry (Database Builds) and revenue metering (Certificate of Compliance) outlined within the New Resource Implementation (NRI) process to ensure commercial operation dates are met according to projected timelines.
• Coordinating and analyzing data for certification of resources desiring to participate in the California ISO market and contractual resource reserves.
• Providing guidance and training to various internal and external customers including entities such as ISO Authorized Inspectors, Meter Inspection Companies etc. related to matters involving the collection and processing of telemetry and revenue metering.
• Creation and maintenance of related documented business processes (internal & external), along with supporting desktop procedures to ensure consistent practices are maintained according to ISO standards captured within the tariff and BPM's.
• Verifying the integrity of resources certified