Operational Load Forecasting Lead (Hybrid

Position: Operational Load Forecasting Lead (Hybrid)
At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

JOB SUMMARY Provides analysis and technical support for ERCOT’s operational and planning load forecasting processes to ensure continuing reliable operations of the electric power grid in compliance with NERC Standards, ERCOT Protocols and Market Guides. Implements appropriate demand and load forecasting modeling, develops tools and procedures to monitor forecast performance, input data quality, model outputs, weather and demand conditions in support of system operators.

Develops solutions for current or future demand and load forecasting issues, and appropriately reports findings and recommendations. Supports the evaluation and adoption of advanced analytics and emerging forecasting tools to improve forecast quality, situational awareness, and operational decision  this role, we are looking for an Operational Load Forecasting Lead with strong operational forecasting judgment, load forecasting experience, and the ability to guide day-to-day forecast decisions.

The role is responsible for reviewing, selecting, and approving load forecast models for operational use, communicating the 0-to-11-day operational forecast, and providing daily/intraday load forecast and demand response recommendations to Operations. Strong candidates will have experience with operational load forecasting, weather-driven analytics, forecast uncertainty, model performance, and communicating forecast risks to Operations and management.

JOB DUTIESOperational Load Forecasting — Level 2 / Level 3

Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the ERCOT culture.

Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.

Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed.

Operational Load Forecasting Sr Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and ERCOT's culture.

Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects.

May respond to inquiries and/or provide assistance and/or guidance to lower level workers.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIESOperational Load Forecasting — Level 2 / Level 3

Works under the direction of a senior-level analyst, Lead, supervisor, or manager to support ERCOT’s 0-to-11-day hourly and sub-hourly operational load forecast and related planning load forecasting assignments.

Provides technical expertise to the ISO and Load Forecasting team for operational and planning load forecast analysis, including forecast production support, monitoring, and performance review.

Supports the development , testing, implementation, documentation, and training of load forecasting methodologies , models, tools, and procedures.

Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

Supports load forecasting model runs, data quality checks, input/output validation, and historical database updates.

Reviews and analyzes historical load, weather, calendar, and operational event data from ERCOT and other relevant independent sources to validate, maintain, and improve statistical and time-series load forecasting models.

Creates estimates for the ERCOT Control Area annual…