Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, LES is customer-owned and is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We are recognized for low costs, unmatched reliability, financial stability, cutting-edge innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a culture that celebrates passion, talent, and high standards. If you're not just looking for a job but a fulfilling career in a workplace that values excellence, the environment, and the community we call home, LES might just be the perfect fit for you. Join us and power a brighter future!

• LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.
• LES is unable to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas.
• This is not a remote position and requires residency within a reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Are you passionate about the dynamic and evolving landscape of the energy industry? We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Energy Market Operator. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the real-time operation of energy markets, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity to meet the demands of our customers. The ideal candidate will possess a understanding of energy market dynamics, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive on challenges, excel in problem-solving, and are eager to contribute to the sustainable and innovative future of the energy sector, we invite you to apply and be a key player in shaping the future of energy markets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & CORE COMPETENCIES  

Responsible for day-ahead and real-time operations in the assigned energy market. Specific responsibilities include the creation, modification, and submittal of day-ahead and real-time energy offers, ancillary offers, bilateral settlement schedules, interchange schedules, and demand bids to the appropriate energy market. This position works a 24/7/365 rotating shift schedule during normal, emergency and restoration conditions. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.  

• Creates, modifies, and submits day-ahead and real-time energy offers, ancillary offers, bilateral settlement schedules, interchange schedules, and demand bids to the SPP energy market.
• Develops strategies to maximize generating assets and load obligations in the day-ahead and real-time markets.
• Responsible for the start-up, dispatch, and shutdown of generation resources.
• Analyzes energy market performance, identifies trends and opportunities for improvement, and ensures reliability and regulatory compliance. 

Adaptability - Maintains a positive attitude in the face of change; appropriately adjusts behavior and activities to changing conditions.

Communication - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner whether verbally, written, or other means; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling.

Decision Making - Moves quickly to make good decisions and commit to a clear course of action; comfortable making sound decisions based on partial information; willing to take appropriate risks in order to maintain momentum; shows a strong bias toward action.

Initiative - Takes action on their own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.

Job Technical Skills - Keeps their technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with their job; shares technical expertise with others.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Associates degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related fields, and

• At least two years of experience in area of assignment preferred, or

•An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

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