Balancing Authority Market Operations and Compliance Manager

Manager, Balancing Authority Market Operations and Compliance
Palm Beach Gardens, FL (onsite)

Responsible for managing operations, compliance, and integration of a NERC-registered Balancing Authority into CAISO’s Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM) and other markets such as EDAM. This position supports daily grid reliability, control center operations, regulatory compliance (NERC, WECC, AESO, ARS), and internal/external training. Works closely with stakeholders, consultants, and transmission partners to develop procedures and ensure ongoing compliance and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and real-time operations of the Montana control center, including BA, GOP, and energy resource scheduling.
• Lead and support participation in WEIM and potentially EDAM; oversee real-time resource optimization (T-5, T-15, hourly).
• Coordinate integration of new generation projects and third-party energy services into NOC operations.
• Supervise NOC System Operators and EIM Analysts; complete Manager Task Qualification program and qualify as System Operator within 6 months.
• Support generation and outage coordination (planned/unplanned) across all compliance requirements.
• Execute and support real-time system operations during normal and emergency grid conditions.
• Represent operational interests in external groups, stakeholder meetings, and coordination with CAISO, AESO, WAPA, MATL, Northwestern, Western Power Pool, and ADI.
• Ensure full compliance with NERC, WECC, AESO ISO rules, Alberta Reliability Standards, and internal reliability standards (BA, GO, GOP).
• Conduct daily compliance assessments; track risk, identify non-compliance, and draft reports or mitigation plans.
• Submit and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reports for BA functions.
• Maintain and implement procedures for record-keeping, real-time logging, audits, and reliability standard updates.
• Support NERC audit preparation, performance reviews, and internal training program development for compliance.
• Attend compliance, regulatory, and internal committee meetings.
• Develop, review, and revise on-the-job training and operator qualification materials for WEIM, EDAM, and BA operations.
• Deliver training to employees and interns on regulatory standards and NOC procedures.
• Support internal compliance training program tracking and updates.
• Support implementation and use of Generation Management Systems, EMS, forecasting, AGC, SCADA, Historian, and network automation tools.
• Adapt protocols to support EMS, Generation Management, and Outage Management systems.
• Supervise scheduling and dispatch tasks; coordinate and manage switching operations.
• Identify revenue optimization opportunities in current NOC operations.
• Support energy trading, balancing strategy, and third-party energy customer development.
• Evaluate energy market trends and manage energy off-taker network (utilities, cooperatives, LSEs).
• May participate in PPA negotiation, execution, and settlement reporting support for internal and external generation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy studies, economics, finance, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years in energy markets (WECC, CAISO, AESO preferred), trading, or renewable energy; 5+ years managing real-time operations.
• Experience with balancing authority operations, scheduling, power marketing, and real-time energy markets.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance with NERC, WECC, ARS, AESO ISO rules, and GO/GOP/BA functions.
• NERC System Operator Certification (Balancing & Interchange or Reliability Operator) required and must be maintained.
• Knowledge of economic dispatch, generator efficiency, demand response, and microgrid operations.
• Experience in WEIM, EDAM, AESO, and familiarity with ERCOT, MISO, PJM is a plus.
• Technical proficiency in EMS, SCADA, AGC, Historian, and other OT systems.
• Experience in high-voltage grid control, switching, and real-time system disturbance coordination.
• Demonstrated ability in business development, customer engagement, and market strategy.
• PPA negotiation and third-party customer management experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical, math, and computer skills.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, including three-part communication.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and make time-sensitive decisions during emergency events.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $168,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person