Real Time Optimization Manager

ENGIE is a global energy company, a leading provider of electricity, natural gas, and energy services. With 100 000 employees in more than 70 countries worldwide, ENGIE achieved revenue of €93.8 billion in 2022. ENGIE is committed to being a leader in the energy transition. We are looking for talented and motivated people to create the future of energy. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity, and help us meet the energy challenges of today and tomorrow.

The Global Energy Management & Sales (GEMS) business unit is the fully integrated trading arm of the ENGIE Group. GEMS teams manage a large and highly diversified energy portfolio, including electricity, natural gas, biomass, LNG and other fuels, CO2 and environmental products, and provide a range of trading risk management solutions to all types of market participants in Europe, Asia and in the US. GEMS manages the B2B supply business within ENGIE, including supply contracts and Power Purchase Agreements.

Real Time Optimization Manager will support the implementation of real-time dispatch strategies for optimizing a portfolio of ENGIE and third party owned generation assets, monitoring plants and grid conditions, and manage a team supporting dispatch activities.

This position is located in Houston, TX and reports to Vice President, Asset Manager.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

What you’ll do:

• Manage real time dispatch desk and its personnel, ensuring appropriate actions are taken by the desk in compliance with Market rules and ISO procedures.
• Responsible for implementation of asset dispatch strategies for optimizing ENGIE’s portfolio of generating assets.
• Support on-boarding of new facilities, including training of any new procedures for desk and set up of tools required by the desk.
• Develop and maintain desk procedures and protocols.
• Coordinate training and certifications for desk personnel.
• Coordinate shift schedules and coverage.
• Coordinate on-boarding and training of new desk personnel.
• Support the setup and maintenance of Real Time Dispatch facilities and the Disaster Recovery site, ensuring appropriate and effective setup and resource availability.
• Act as a team member with all employees of ENGIE Energy Marketing North America staff.
• Comply with all ENGIE North America policies and procedures.
• Carry out other duties as assigned

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum 7 years of energy experience in Real Time Operations optimizing generating assets or Power Plant Operations, previous direct experience working in ERCOT, PJM, or other ISO markets
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and Word.
• Willingness and ability to obtain PJM or NERC certification.
• Understanding of power markets and ISO rules is required. 
• Must possess strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Adapts to working in a constantly changing environment, bidding strategies, unit commitment strategies

Additional Information/Conditions:

• Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to use a company computer, calculator,
• Could involve some lifting
• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with the needed assistance to perform the essential functions 

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone. 

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy!  ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions.  Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future.  Are you up for the challenge?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.  ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

• Salary Range: $114,135 - $ 175,812, annually
• Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors
• In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
• At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
• More information can be found here: Discover our employee benefits

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

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