Job Description:

The Market Analysis team is tasked with managing organized market transitions, developing organized market strategies and assessing overall effectiveness of market participation. The team will also be responsible for overseeing the project management for market entry and market modifications, dissemination of market related information and all analysis, assessment and feedback related to organized markets and market strategies.

Under the general supervision of the Senior Manager, Market Analysis, the Training Analyst is for providing training to all Energy Markets personnel, with particular emphasis on the Tri-State’s system-specific requirements. Develop, deliver, and maintain technical training programs to assure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards, NAESB electric and gas business practices, FERC Standards of Conduct, Tri-State’s Energy Trading Risk Management Policy, Organized Market business rules, and related Tri-State and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. This position will also perform operational analysis, develop best practices, evaluate and implement procedures, investigate workflow and improve critical decision making applicable to the functions performed by Energy Markets staff.

Note : There is one position available, and the position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Market Training Analyst I, job grade 6; Market Training Analyst II, job grade 7, Market Training Analyst III, job grade 9; or Senior Market Training Analyst, job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes :

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 50%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Senior Market Training Analyst

Hiring Salary Range: $106,000-148,000

Market Training Analyst III

Hiring Salary Range: $96,000-$133,000

Market Training Analyst II

Hiring Salary Range: $77,000-$105,000

Market Training Analyst I

Hiring Salary Range: $70,000-$94,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and continually update an Initial Training Program for new employees, including the oversight of a Trainee Program for full-time staffed Trainee positions.

• Provide training resources and technical support for NERC System Operator Certification exam preparation.

• Develop, evaluate and maintain a relevant Continuing Training program to support NERC System Operator credential maintenance.

• Promote mentoring, coaching, and On the Job (OJT) training skills of experienced staff to support Initial, Continuing, and continuous cross training of 24x7 personnel.

• Maintain training records for compliance evidence to demonstrate that Resource Dispatch & Trading personnel completed training using a systematic approach.

• Develop and review internal procedures and procedures to support business needs, reliable operations, critical decision making and compliance.

• Develop and conduct training for Energy Markets employees on a variety of subjects including but not limited to organized markets, energy markets, software systems and business continuity.

• Perform periodic analysis as needed to assess Tri-State’s performance in organized markets and provide feedback to Energy Markets teams to effect necessary changes to market operations.

• Investigate abnormalities in market activities to determine causes and develop solutions to resolve or improve market activities

• Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.

• Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Must complete required Learning Management System (LMS) coursework as assigned, particularly Standards of Conduct (SOC) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP).

• Must read, agree and execute acknowledgement of Tri-State’s Risk Management Program and Energy Markets Code of Conduct along with adhering to other applicable policies, programs, guidelines or procedures that ensure compliance.

Qualifications:

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or other related discipline or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Knowledge of electric power and natural gas fundamentals including basic understanding of risk management.

• Analytical capabilities with attention to detail.

• Independent learner with curiosity about energy market dynamics.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Advanced knowledge of computer applications is desired including Microsoft Office Suite, AVEVA PI, and other industry specific software.

• Must have the ability and skill to provide coaching and feedback.

• Prefer prior experience in training development, design, and presentation.

Experience:

• Eight (8) years or more of related experience, preferably in the electric power or natural gas industry.

Other:

• Willingness to travel as required. (Must possess a valid driver’s license.)

• Must be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform all of the essential functions of the position.

DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced knowledge of computer applications is desired.

About Us:

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 44 members, including 41 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.

Job Identification: 270

Job Category: Energy Markets

Posting Date: 2024-11-18T22:49:35+00:00

Job Schedule: Full time

Hiring Salary Range: $70,000-$148,000

Locations: 1100 W 116th Ave, Westminster, CO, 80234, US

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.