Create Alert

Assoc Merchant Operations Controller

Apply now »

Date: Apr 9, 2025

Location: JACKSON, MI, US

Company: Consumers Energy

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.  

 

Location: This position is onsite at Parnall located in Jackson, MI.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify). 

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Associate Merchant Operations Controller directs Consumers Energy resources to satisfy Consumers Energy obligations maximizing return on company generation assets. Working a 24/7 rotating shift, this position is directly adjusting the generation resources plan and compliance with all NERC and Regulatory Requirements. The Associate Merchant Operations Controller is also responsible for supporting the evaluations of decisions made as it pertains to scheduled outages and additional unit performances which both have financial impacts to the energy and capacity markets. This position must be NERC Certified and is the Balancing Authority for Consumers Energy Electric Supply with the authority to take all actions to ensure reliable and economic operation of the Bulk Electric System including firm load shed if necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • React and adjust energy sourcing plans based on sudden changes to the system and market conditions
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable NERC Standards
  • Make complex financial decisions on shift with moderate guidance
  • Manage intermittent generation real-time requests and alarms
  • Assist in Company’s response to Emergency situations and associated NERC Standards (EOP-004, EOP-008 and EOP-011)
  • Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • In-depth knowledge of Real Time operational systems (SCADA,OSI, PCI, OATI, CROW)
  • In-depth knowledge of utility/MISO market practices and procedures
  • Ability to interact with internal and external clients to give and receive moderate to complex information
  • Ability & skill to solve a range of complex problems and analysis

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field 
    • [OR] Associate's degree in a technical or business-related field with two (2) or more years of experience at or interacting with generating facilities, ability to analyze and evaluate economic situations, experience interfacing with the MISO Market and experience in a control room environment or dispatch center as well as experience with Microsoft Office and database management
    • [OR] High school diploma/GED with four (4) or more years of experience at or interacting with generating facilities, ability to analyze and evaluate economic situations, experience interfacing with the MISO Market and experience in a control room environment or dispatch center as well as experience with Microsoft Office and database management

Certifications

  • NERC Certification (Must be obtained within one year of hire)

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 13 paid Holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

 

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.


Job Segment: Operations Manager, Supply Chain, Compliance, Database, Accounting, Operations, Legal, Technology, Finance