PJM Market Operator

Xpansiv®, a trailblazer in the energy and environmental commodities market, operates the integrated, open, and neutral market platform designed to accelerate the global energy transition. Xpansiv provides thousands of market participants and intermediaries with access to the widest possible range of energy transition markets, through its suite of solutions, including the world’s largest environmental commodities trading platform, where billions of assets cross per year. Xpansiv’s end-to-end technology platform services the entire life cycle of environmental commodities, connecting diverse markets and market participants across the world and enabling stakeholders to deliver transparent and trusted environmental claims to address the growing demand for energy transition. Leveraging its extensive industry knowledge and proven technology portfolio, Xpansiv assists companies seeking to identify and mitigate risk, streamline the management of their environmental assets, and comply with regulations, caps and commitments.

Description:

The APX Market Operator is a high-impact role in supporting our wholesale power market operations (wind, solar, energy storage, and load resources) across, ERCOT, CAISO, MISO, SPP, PJM, NYISO, and ISO-NE. APX Market Operators are full-time client service specialists responsible for using proprietary technology and market expertise to facilitate wholesale electricity transactions across several geographic regions. Market Operators communicate with our clients via phone and email to ensure the proper flow of information between them and the operator of the electricity grid. Market Operators are also responsible for research and documentation of market changes, internal product testing and feedback, and the maintenance of Market Operations support procedures.

What you’ll do:

· 24/7 Real-Time Operations

o Support all clients including, but not limited to:

o Resource Management (Dispatch, Outage, 24/7 Agent)

o Transaction Management (Day-Ahead/Real-Time Scheduling)

o Helpdesk support for MarketSuite, APX System/Infrastructure and Market Knowledge

o NERC E-Tag Monitoring and Adjustments

· Monitor all serviced client portfolios and ensure valid submissions prior to Market Deadlines

· Escalate and address all System Emergencies in-line with Operating Procedures

· Assist with internal system testing

· Maintenance and Development of Operational Documentation

· Daily Reporting on market and client activities

What you’ll bring:

o PJM operations certification/experience 

o Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or technical field

o Excellent verbal and written communication skills

o Ability to react to quickly changing priorities and strict deadlines

o Strong analytic skills

o High level of attention to detail

o Ability to work rotating shift work, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

o Knowledge of using ISO systems for outage reporting, scheduling and dispatching

Desired Qualifications:

o Working knowledge of SCADA Systems

o Prior Control Center Experience

o Experience with testing Software or reporting software issues

o Basic SQL knowledge

Skills and Abilities:

· Excellent customer experience and service skills

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Excellent oral and written communication

· Maintaining records

· Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and business judgement

· Be a self-starter, and work well independently as well as in a collaborative team environment

· Comfortable interacting with executive team members

· Ability to quickly absorb business, technical and market concepts

· Proven ability to react calmly under tight deadlines

· Technical proficiency in Microsoft OS and Office Suite

· SharePoint Collaboration

· Basic SQL knowledge

Base Salary

Compensation for this role will vary among specific regions due to geographic differentials in the labor market, actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, knowledge, education and training. However, compensation in the following regions is expected to be as follows:

California: Compensation is expected to be between

$75,000 and $90,000

NYC: Compensation is expected to be between

$80,000 and $90,000

Colorado: Compensation is expected to be between

$75,000 and $85,000

Washington State: Compensation is expected to be between

$78,000 and $90,000

Here at Xpansiv, we cultivate diversity, celebrate individuality, and believe unique perspectives are key to our collective success in building trust and transparency in global efforts toward net-zero future. Xpansiv is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Note to Recruiters: Xpansiv does not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from placement agencies, staffing vendors or other external parties seeking recruiting fees without a signed formal agreement.