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Position Summary
The Manager of Energy Scheduling is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and executing the submittal of Customer daily load requirements into the PJM wholesale energy markets to support large data center customers within the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) service area. This role ensures the accurate and timely scheduling of multiple data centers’ load requirements as well as the support and collaboration of power settlement activities with other Hyperscale Energy Services (HES or Hyperscale) team members while maintaining compliance with PJM market rules and REC’s operational requirements.
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Market Services, the Manager will initially operate independently, with future oversight of an Analyst role as the team expands.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Facilitate the execution of timely and accurate scheduling of daily load requirements for multiple data center customers of REC in PJM’s Day-Ahead and Real-Time Energy Markets.
- Oversee power and scheduling agreements to ensure all load obligations are met in compliance with market requirements.
- Facilitate daily collaboration between schedulers and customers, ensuring timely receipt of load forecasts and effective operational planning.
- Ensure adherence to internal processes and procedures while identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Monitor PJM markets and business rule changes, actively participating in stakeholder meetings and user groups to stay informed of policy updates.
- Support accurate record-keeping by coordinating information exchange between schedulers, settlements, and other relevant parties.
- Work cooperatively with the Manager of Settlements to ensure that all billing and settlements align with the scheduled load of each customer and in accordance with power supply agreements.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and execution of Hyperscale’s business strategy.
- Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, including third-party vendors and customers.
- Coordinate training programs for schedulers and ensure compliance with relevant certifications and industry standards.
- Manage assigned responsibilities and related risk in alignment with company policies and PJM regulatory requirements.
- Provide day-ahead and real-time support to schedulers as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Market Services.
NOTE: The duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of upper management.
Required Skills and Core Competencies
Required Skills and Core Competencies
- Interpersonal: Strong verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to communicate strategically across the organization using multiple methods to ensure accessibility and understanding. Capable of engaging with both internal teams and external stakeholders effectively.
- Technological: Must have a deep understanding of data flows, systems, and processes and apply that knowledge to troubleshoot occasional automation or process failures. Ability to interpret software specifications and oversee technology implementation to ensure seamless interaction with PJM tools and systems.
- Decision-Making: Applies data-driven decision-making to optimize real-time scheduling, balancing efficiency, compliance, and market dynamics. Proactively identifies and resolves process inefficiencies to maintain operational continuity. Applies strong problem-solving skills to diagnose root causes and implement long-term solutions that prevent recurrence. Understands key risk factors impacting scheduling operations and effectively applies risk mitigation strategies.
- Organizational: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Must be highly adaptable, balancing operational execution with strategic problem-solving. Holds self and others accountable for accuracy, efficiency, and performance consistency. Open to constructive feedback and continuously seeks process improvements.
- Leadership: Mentors and develops scheduling personnel, ensuring high performance through structured training and knowledge sharing. Provides guidance on complex technical processes and fosters a collaborative overall HES team environment focused on continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS) in a relevant field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in RTO/ISO operations, energy scheduling, or a related field. A combination of education and relevant experience may also be considered.
- Extensive knowledge of PJM market rules and protocols, with a strong emphasis on energy markets, is highly preferred.
- Hands-on experience with generation or load scheduling, within an RTO/ISO is required. Additional experience with RTO/ISO electrical system operations and or settlements is a plus.
- Prior experience leading teams or supervising is preferred.
Benefits
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Wellness resources
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Wellness resources
This is a remote position.
Compensation: $78,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Hyperscale Energy Services LLC
Powering the Future: About Hyperscale Energy
Driving Sustainable Innovation and Scalable Energy Solutions for a Brighter Tomorrow
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is a consumer-owned electric utility serving homes and businesses across parts of 22 counties in central Virginia. Located to the south of “Data Center Alley” of Northern Virginia’s Fairfax, Loudon and Prince Willliam Counties and north of Virginia’s capital city of Richmond, REC is experiencing unprecedented development, primarily from hyperscale data centers.
In 2023, REC created Hyperscale Energy Services, LLC (HES) and HES in turn created wholly-owned companies to provide power supply services to REC’s large data center customers. This innovative, two-tier structure enables REC to provide flexible solutions to multiple data centers, each with their own specific needs and characteristics, while continuing to provide safe, affordable, reliable, and sustainable power to roughly 180,000 homes and businesses.
Hyperscale data centers who locate in REC’s footprint can expect the same outstanding service that REC’s members have enjoyed for the cooperative’s 85+ year history, while the HES companies provide ready access to the PJM wholesale power markets.
Mission
To meet the unique power supply needs of REC’s large-scale data center members while enabling REC to focus on its traditional membership base.
Vision
To be the essential and valued energy partner that powers our data center customers in an increasingly digital world.
Company Website: hyperscale.energy
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