Company Description
Customized Energy Solutions (CES), a privately-held company, is a leading service provider of market intelligence and operational support services to companies participating in the retail and wholesale electric and natural gas markets. Utilizing deep know-how developed since the inception of the deregulated energy markets, CES provides accurate & timely analysis on regulatory changes, market opportunities, and operational efficiencies for electricity and natural gas commodities.
CES offers software solutions, back office operational support, and advisory and consulting services focused on asset optimization and energy market participation efficiency. CES is also a third-party asset manager of more than 27,000 MWs of renewable and conventional generation resources across all ISOs in the United States, Ontario, Canada and Guam. CES empowers clients to achieve their goals by helping them navigate the evolving energy markets, complex market rules, and new energy technologies.
The CES 24-hour Market Operations Center (MOC) provides real time monitoring and control center services remotely from our Center City Philadelphia offices. The MOC manages over 500 power generation assets across the U.S., including hydro, wind, solar, energy storage, natural gas, and other traditional fossil fuel sources. With over 27,000 MWs under management, CES’s MOC monitors and controls more energy than any other third-party provider in the U.S.
Customized Energy Solutions Ltd. has been recognized regionally and nationally for its impressive and sustained growth, including INC. 500 | 5000 and The Philadelphia Business Journal as a Top 100 Companies in Philadelphia, Hall of Fame for five or more consecutive years. It was ranked as one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Our team of associates at CES is highly motivated, innovative, and passionate about providing excellent Services to our clients. We look for individuals interested in growing with our company, and working in an exciting, open and collegial work environment. Our main office is in Philadelphia, with satellite offices in various U.S. states, Canada, Japan, India and Vietnam.
Job Description
CES is expanding its team and is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator / GridBOOST Optimization Analyst to support our GridBOOST Optimization Energy Market Scheduling software and the Market Operations Center.
The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in the energy sector (experience with CAISO, ERCOT, ISONE, MISO, SPP, or PJM preferred). This position requires a commitment to a 3-week rotating schedule that includes some weekends and on-call responsibilities. We are looking for a proactive individual who is eager to assist our clients and contribute to the company's growth. Successful candidates will be quick learners who can manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work a rotating 3-person, 8-hour shift schedule, including weekends and occasional holidays.
- Submit Real-Time and Day-Ahead Energy bids and offers on behalf of clients, adhering to ISO/RTO market timelines.
- Monitor the operation of utility-scale battery storage facilities, wind turbines, hydroelectric plants, and solar sites.
- Ensure the economical dispatch of generation assets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate maintenance activities and implement corrective measures as necessary.
- Utilize monitoring tools and software to analyze performance metrics and optimize energy production efficiency.
- Participate in training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
- Coordinate notifications for planned, unplanned, and emergency outages.
- Communicate effectively with team members and clients.
Qualifications
- A two-year college degree in Electrical Technology, Finance/Economics, or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience.
- Preferred PJM or NERC Operator Certification (CES is willing to provide training and certification; candidates must be willing to maintain certification through continuing education).
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, even under stressful conditions.
- Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., email, internet, word processing, Excel).
- A responsible individual who can work independently and take accountability for their actions.
- Experience monitoring GE, Siemens, PI, or other Generation SCADA/EMS Systems is a plus.
Additional Information
Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include performance bonus and profit-sharing Medical Savings Account, comprehensive health Insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, and 401K matching and tuition reimbursement. Excellent opportunities for advancement.
Customized Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
What We Do
Customized Energy Solutions is at the forefront of competitive energy markets. Established in 1998, CES was created to assist clients in managing the changes in the wholesale and retail electric markets. As the industry restructured, many participants recognized the value of creating sound market rules and staying abreast of market changes. Thus, Customized Energy Solutions was created to address the need to simplify, analyze, and influence the markets on behalf of our clients. Our clients can focus on running their businesses, while we focus on removing barriers to them doing so.
Our MISSION
Customized Energy Solutions is committed to promoting economic development through the advancement of transparent, efficient, and nondiscriminatory wholesale and retail electricity and natural gas energy markets. We focus on empowering our clients by sharing our understanding of the workings of the energy markets and related new technologies and supporting our clients’ operations in those markets. Through all things, we desire to honor God and our clients through the quality of our services and solutions.
Our VISION
To have a world-wide presence wherever deregulated electricity or natural gas markets exist. To materially accelerate the commercial application of new energy technologies and free energy market structures. To represent the highest level of energy information technology and services available to clients world-wide.
Our AWARDS
Customized Energy Solutions Ltd. has been recognized regionally and nationally for its impressive and sustained growth, including INC. 500 | 5000 and The Philadelphia Business Journal as a Top 100 Companies in Philadelphia, Hall of Fame for five or more consecutive years. It was ranked as one of the “Best Places to Work” in 2013 by the Philadelphia Business Journal.