Master Coordinator

• Maintains power system reliability by ensuring operations are in compliance with applicable NERC standards and PJM operating and emergency procedures.

• Evaluates the submission, dispatch, curtailment and reload of energy transactions.

• Performs control area checkout processes and procedures.

• Processes all customer inquiries and requests for energy transactions, scheduling, and generation outage information in a timely and effective manner.

• Directs the scheduling of generating units of the PJM participants to meet the PJM load and reserve requirements for future operating periods to gain maximum system economy within established PJM reliability criteria.

• Monitors generating unit (over 1000 generators) capability changes, return dates, operating constraints, start-up and minimum run times. Works in conjunction with PJM’s Market Operations and Reliability Engineers to determine the generator unit scheduling strategy and directs the implementation of that strategy through the PJM participants. Monitors and adjusts the strategy as changes on the actual system occur.

• Forecasts (and revises) the PJM system load forecast for the next seven days by monitoring weather forecasts throughout the PJM service territory.

• Monitors all input data to the scheduling and transaction database for accuracy and resolves discrepancies with the PJM participants.

• Maintains records and logs of all pertinent scheduling and transaction related information used in market settlements and after-the-fact analysis and reviews.

• Prepares hydro schedules in coordination with member companies.

• Prepares appropriate reports in support of other dispatch and supervisory positions as they relate to normal and emergency conditions including minimum generation and maximum emergency conditions.

• Manages and approves generation and maintenance outage tickets in PJM’s outage management application.

• Assists in administration of PJM Transaction and Energy Markets.

Characteristics & Qualifications:

Required:

• HS Diploma or equivalent work experience Note: Candidates with only a HS diploma will be expected to demonstrate a higher degree of relevant industry-related experience

• 0-5 years of work experience

• Ability to visualize and solve complex problems

• Ability to apply analytical and mathematical solutions

• Experience in customer service/support

Preferred:

• BS, Engineering

• AS, Computer Science

• NERC Certified System Operator Upon Hire

• PJM Operator Certifications Upon Hire