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

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

ERCOT offers the flexibility to work both in and out of the office within the state of Texas, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance.

Meter Field Analyst participates (at varying levels of responsibility) in the review and analysis of ERCOT Market's EPS (ERCOT Polled Settlement) Metering Facilities to ensure they are properly certified, inspected, documented, and are providing accurate energy flow information. Uses and validates loss compensation and instrument transformer accuracy calculations used for energy registration. Ensures that the electric energy production and consumption for EPS metering facilities are metered per Protocol and Settlement Metering Operating Guides (SMOG) requirements.

JOB DUTIES

• Broadly applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession. A seasoned, experienced professional with an in-depth/full understanding of area of specialization.

• May provide recommendations regarding issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

• Wide latitude for decisions within assignments, programs, and projects; impact is generally limited to the project or department.

• Acts as a resource to advise and may at times a lead the work of lower level professional and/or support employees. Generally, represents the department on projects and may perform in a project leadership role.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Contributes to the review and approval process for temporary exemption requests from Protocol requirements for EPS Metering Facilities

• Ensures electric energy production and consumption for EPS Metering Facilities is metered per ERCOT Protocol standards

• Interacts on a daily basis with TDSP personal to resolve issues with documentation or address questions on standards and Protocol requirements for EPS Metering Facilities

• Performs site audits of EPS Metering Facilities, throughout the Region

• Performs audits and inspections of Authorized Meter Inspectors procedures

• Performs site audits of EPS Metering Facilities, throughout the Region, to ensure inspection, certification, and documentation of EPS metering installations is in compliance with the Protocols

• Performs audits and inspections of Authorized Meter Inspectors procedures to ensure compliance with Protocols and metering standards

• Assists in the review and approval process for Temporary Exemption Requests from Protocol requirements for EPS Metering Facilities, including assisting in the communication for any data related issue to ensure accurate generation data is provided for settlements

• Assists in systems development, product implementation, and general workflow procedures for the Settlement Metering Department

• Traces physical metering facilities to verify conformance to engineering one-line and three-line schematic diagrams submitted to ERCOT

• Assists in the development and administration of ERCOT Authorized Meter Inspector Training Programs

• Reviews engineering and other technical documentation to administer and verify market participant compliance to Protocols and guides as they relate to EPS metering facilities

• Acts as a point-of-contact for Market Participant related questions and issues for EPS metering

• Provides assistance and expertise in metering related stakeholder groups

• Assists in the development and implementation of ERCOT metering protocols and business procedures consistent with SB7 and ERCOT business rules

• Develops expertise in procedures and business rules related to EPS meter data acquisition, generation aggregation, generation registration and generation settlements

• Develops and maintains working knowledge of operations needed to support business needs

• Clearly communicates complex technical concepts both in a written and oral manner

• Works well independently and exhibits decision making abilities as evidenced by appropriate decisions

• Assists in preparing and delivering presentations within ERCOT and to Market Participant Working Groups

EXPERIENCE

• Prefers experience in electricity metering (REQUIRED for higher level positions).

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree Electrical Engineering or related field

• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is Hybrid. The majority of job duties can be performed remotely from your Texas residence.

• May be required to be on-site at the Taylor or Austin facilities at least once a month, or more based on the business needs and as determined by the Manager

• Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence.

• Work arrangements are subject to business needs and are subject to change accordingly. Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time

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

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. #LI-Remote

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.

Expected Salary Range:

$99,111 - $168,446