Director, Grid Transition

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on more than 11,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines, dispatching power from hundreds of generating units across the state.

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) applies cutting-edge technology to operating a reliable electricity system, managing competitive markets for wholesale electricity, and planning for the Empire State's energy future. The NYISO’s System & Resource Planning department invites applications for a full-time Director, Grid Transition.

SUMMARY:
Lead a cross functional team comprised of key stakeholders in Operations and Planning focused on successfully preparing the organization for managing the NYS power system as it transitions. The team will primarily be focused on preparing Operations and Planning for the reliable and standards compliant integration of a large number of inverter-based carbon free resources, including intermittent and energy limited storage resources.

Develop a “center of excellence in grid transition” at the NYISO to facilitate information sharing within the world wide electrical industry.

Represent NYISO with external regulatory and industry organizations as well as with other neighboring ISOs and interconnected systems. Serve as NYISO representative on national, regional and local committees and task forces.

This position will require significant understanding, knowledge, and experience of both the New York high voltage transmission system and generation infrastructure and NYISO real-time energy market operations.

• Provide technical expertise and leadership in support of all NYISO departments for matters pertaining to all aspects of NYISO Grid Transition.
• Manage the implementation of policy and procedural changes in Grid Operations and System and Resource Planning Departments as required to reliably implement the New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA)
• Assist in the determination and need for key operational performance metrics in collaboration with the NYISO Operations Analysis team.
• Assist in determination of need and the development of NYISO energy and ancillary market design changes in collaboration with the NYISO Market Structures Department to efficiently implement the New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).
• Represent the NYISO by leading technical discussion of NYISO Operations at the Operating Committee and associated working groups. Represent the NYISO at external committees, including NERC, NPCC, NYSRC, Transmission Owner groups and neighboring Reliability Coordinator (RC) areas groups.
• Direct the activities of the Gas Electric Coordination function and participate in the NYISO Gas Electric Coordination committee, FERC conferences and the Northeast Gas Association.
• Maintain and recommend enhancements to control room situational awareness for the NYISO Grid Transition, including the Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) applications.
• Supervise staff, conduct performance appraisals, make departmental decisions, and provide career guidance necessary for employee development. Ensure sufficient bench strength is achieved across organizational functions and develop successions plans for key positions.
• Forecast and monitor resources, operating costs of department and direct preparation of budget requests.
• Direct departmental activities to ensure high quality results, that tariff and time schedule requirements are met as well as compliance with internal procedures.
• Develop and maintain annual objectives for the group, ensuring alignment with the NYISO Strategic Plan.
• Develop objectives for department productivity measures and work with staff to accomplish…