Specialist Solutions - Mississauga, Canada - Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Description
Specialist Solutions:
Date:
May 7, 2024
Location:
CA
Company:
Independent Electricity System Operator
INDEPENDENT ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATOR (IESO)
Requisition ID:
- 19741
Location: - Mississauga
Status: - Regular
Business Unit: - Information & Technology Services
Why join us?
We also know that ensuring Ontarians have access to affordable and reliable power doesn't happen by accident.
So we give you the tools, flexibility and support you need to achieve your goals, and development opportunities to help you grow.
You'll thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment that values your unique skills and experiences - and recognizes that when you do better, we become even better too.
Who we are
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) works at the centre of the province's power system, ensuring Ontarians have access to reliable and cost-effective electricity when and where they need it.
We operate the province's electricity grid 24/7, design, run and oversee the wholesale electricity markets, and plan and prepare to meet Ontario's electricity needs - now and into the future.
The opportunity:
Provide life cycle management of information technology solutions to the core components of IESO business related to operating the IESO Administered Markets, providing reliable operation of the electrical system (IESO controlled grid), and other corporate requirements.
What you'll do:
- Develop integrated computer based information solutions for business and operations processes for the reliable operation of the power system, operation of the IESO Administered Market, and for other corporate needs of the IESO. Conduct analysis of customer requirements, the production of functional specifications, and the development of a satisfactory information solution (ie, impacting areas of software, hardware, communications and business processes).
- Oversee the evolution of existing information systems and tools related to the market operation, supply, security and settlement services related to the management of the power system and other corporate requirements by conducting/developing/monitoring enhancements to provide additional functionality, improved reliability/maintainability and problem correction.
- Identify opportunities for information solutions that will provide effective and economic benefits for customers. Address the total solution in terms of communications, data sources, software tools, integration with existing functions, user interfaces, algorithms, etc.
- Monitor and oversee assigned projects for the development and expansion of information systems and tools. Provide periodic or limited work assignment, organizing, scheduling and checking work of others delegated to assist in specific work projects.
- Provide project management support to projects or teams involved in the expansion and improvement of information systems and tools.
- Maintain a close customer relationship and be alert to identify potential improvements to existing systems and to propose new information system requirements.
- Participate in the development of strategic plans and standards.
- Act as a teacher or mentor to associates to advance their learning and facilitate their problem solving skills within their respective area of expertise.
- Perform other duties as required.
What you need to succeed:
- Requires communication skills, including report or business presentation skills.
- Requires significant exposure to the overall power system operation and electricity market operation as might be acquired through experience in positions related to the power system operation and market operation.
- Requires specific experience as applicable to the particular specialty of the group.
Background should be related to the fields of:
- (a) utilization of generation resources, including interconnections,
- (b) secure operation of bulk power system,
- (c) reliability,
- (d) means of operation including control equipment, staffing, techniques and procedures for the practice of operating,
- (e) market entry, maintenance and exit,
- (f) bidding and market information management,
- (g) market scheduling and dispatch,
- (h) metering and market settlement,
- (i) billing and market funds administration,
- (j) prudential risk management,
- (k) forecast and assessment,
- (l) market administration such as dispute resolution, waiver process, compliance and surveillance,
- (m) Financial accounting and reporting, and
- (n) Payroll services.
- A period of over eight years, up to and including ten years, is considered necessary to gain this experience.
What's in it for you
- A comprehensive total rewards program, including bestinclass be
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