ERCOT Rules Analyst

General Summary

Tracks revisions to the ERCOT Protocols, Market Guides, and Other Binding Documents (ERCOT rules) and facilitates development of Rayburn comments and feedback. Participates in the implementation of approved revisions into the Protocols, Market Guides, and Other Binding Documents.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities / Knowledge

• Develops, maintains and/or supports policies and processes consistent with ERCOT Protocols, Market Guides, and Other Binding Documents (ERCOT rules).
• Tracks upcoming changes to ERCOT rules and provides input on operating procedure revisions.
• Assists with the development of training on new and existing ERCOT rules.
• Acts as a liaison with applicable ERCOT subcommittees and working groups and participates in ERCOT rulemaking with these groups.
• Incorporates ERCOT rule changes in existing NERC/FERC and Texas PUCT rule frameworks.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with other Electric Cooperative staff and Market Participants.
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of operations needed to support external and internal business needs.
• Develops and maintains strong expertise in business procedures and rules.
• Identifies and participates in appropriate training to maintain current professional or functional skills and develop new skills, as required.
• Has, or can develop, a working understanding of the core concepts behind the generation and delivery of electricity.
• Escalates issues to the Director of Engineering and Transmission Services in an appropriate manner.
  
  

Key Accountabilities

• Complies with all policies, procedures and confidentiality agreements effective as a result of employment with Rayburn.
• Shares information with Rayburn management and staff, contractors, and other third parties in a timely manner, as required.
• Delegates jobs and tasks to appropriate employees, providing complete information and resources to properly complete such jobs and tasks.
• Provides Rayburn management with updates and/or reports on work and tasks as requested or required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or executive management.
  
  

Job Specifications/Skills Required

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Engineering or related discipline, or a combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge equivalent to a major in of such fields.

Experience: 3-5 Years Electric Utility Experience in operations or regulatory compliance

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work effectively in a team environment; willing to assist others
• Evidence of an aptitude for critical thinking
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Ability to coordinate assignments and handle multiple complex tasks concurrently
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation
• Ability to perform repetitive motions in order to use a computer keyboard, mouse, etc.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; open file cabinets and bend or stand as necessary