Operational Planning Meteorologist Lead

Conducts long-range weather forecasting for the ERCOT service area. Provides seasonal weather forecasts for 3 years in support of variance planning, outage, and operations studies. Provides weather expertise on events within ERCOT.

JOB DUTIES

• Broadly applies principles, theories and concepts related to the weather profession. A seasoned, experienced professional with an in-depth/full understanding of area of specialization.
• Acts as a resource to advise and may at times a lead the work of lower level professional and/or support employees. Generally, represents the department on projects and may perform in a project leadership role.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Serves as the recognized technical expert within the field of Meteorology both inside and outside the organization
• Maintains and expands strong professional relationships both internally and externally
• Serve as the representative on cross-functional teams and projects
• Maintains knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices
• Communicates results to appropriate stakeholders, including maintaining regular communication with the management team, providing relevant information to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements
• Responds to executive and management inquiries and special reporting requests
• Demonstrates skills as an expert user of weather software applications and tools, spreadsheet programs, and forecasting models
• As needed collaboration on current and next day forecasts during day shift
• Gathers and analyzes meteorological data from public and private sources in support of weatherization and planning efforts.
• Maintains and develops tools that visualize medium and long-term weather conditions
• Supports need for mid- and long-term weather information, including mid-term temperature forecasts and seasonal outlooks for a three-year outlook.
• Prepares a brief weather discussion for the management and executive teams on seasonal outlook for the coming year and potential for modifying outliers.
• Calls attention to the potential for high-impact weather features beyond the short term, such as long stretches of cold or hot weather, strong fronts, severe weather, etc
• Creates own weather forecast as necessary, for input into load forecasting models

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Requires minimum 8 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• Requires minimum 8 years progressively responsible experience in operational meteorology and weather risk analysis
• Requires proficiency in MS Office application suite, specifically Excel

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Prefer minimum 2 years’ experience with power systems grid operations and assessing impact of weather conditions on load
• Prefer experience with solar and wind forecasting techniques
• Prefer computer programming knowledge

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree: Meteorology or related field (Required)
• Master's Degree: Meteorology or related field (Preferred)
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

WORK LOCATION – Taylor, TX:

• Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at a minimum of 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management
• On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager
• Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence.  
• Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time

The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.  It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.  This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT.  Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. #LI-Hybrid, #LI-MH1

ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.

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