Supervisor, Load Forecasting & Reporting

Job Description

Position Title: Supervisor, Load Forecasting & Reporting

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Department/Location: Resource Planning & Rates/Bismarck, ND

Company: Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Position Purpose:

Manages the technical development, member coordination, and execution of intermediate and long-term load forecasts for the cooperative and its members. Intermediate and long-term load forecasts represent the foundation for power supply planning, financial planning, transmission planning, and rate analysis. Manage the processes and execution for load reporting.

Essential Duties:

• Manages the development and coordination of intermediate and long-term load forecasts with and to assist management with planning for future generation, transmission needs, determining rates, and for financial planning. This will include but is not limited to:

• Member Class C Load Forecasts

• Member Class A Load Forecasts

• Basin Electric Load Forecasts

• Diversity and Delivery Point Studies

• Fixed Member Load Forecasts

• MISO / SPP Resource Adequacy Forecasts

• Coincident Peak Forecasts

• Transmission Loss Forecasts

• Planning Reserve Margin Forecasts

• IRP Load Scenario Forecasts

• Manages the process documentation governing intermediate and long-term load forecasting processes and methods.

• Ensures the technical competency of the staff performing statistical and econometric modeling and calculations. This includes creating training plans, prescribing continuing education, and mentoring.

• Represent the cooperative in RTO Load Forecast stakeholder groups, and/or supports our representatives interfacing with Load Forecasts.

• Manage the evaluation of intermediate and long-term load forecasts to assess forecast performance. Develop methodologies for improving forecasting techniques for future load forecasts.

• Manage the development and execution of End-Use Surveys as required by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS).

• Coordinate with other distribution and Generation & Transmission (G&T) member cooperatives, other industry and government organizations, and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO), relating to load forecasting.

• Manage the processes and execution for load reporting for various compliance requirements, member use and other internal stakeholder uses.

Qualifications :

• A bachelor's degree in mathematics, business, economics, or an Engineering Accreditation Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) accredited engineering degree; and

• Seven years of related load forecasting or other technical utility related experience.

• Knowledge and experience with econometric methods and computer software with a strong mathematical background.

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Experience providing technical oversight, guidance, and developing quality controls.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Resume Required

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties and requirements for personnel in this position. This incumbent is responsible for performing all duties in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with safe work procedures and safety regulations. Prompt and regular attendance is a requirement for this position.

Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:

This position requires frequent sitting and standing/walking; and occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, use of keyboard/computer, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination. This position requires good hearing and vision, and the ability to speak. It also requires the ability to develop plans, procedures and goals; present information to others; and work under stress to complete projects within deadlines.

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Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.

Position Supervisor, Load Forecasting & Reporting

Category Asset Management, Resource Planning and Rates

Employment Type Full-Time

Location US:ND:BISMARCK

Req ID 2070