[Remote] Dispatch Operations Associate (West Coast) at Voltus

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Requirements

Passion for decarbonization of the electric grid
Interest in distributed energy resources and their role in the future grid
Knowledge of grid operators and utilities in North America
Strong communication skills
Self-motivated and bias for action
Disciplined and well-organized
Detail-oriented
Strong computer skills (Google Sheets, Python, and/or SQL)
Reliability and availability to work shift-based hours (9am - 5pm PT weekdays, occasional spot coverage)
Located in U.S. Pacific or Mountain time zones

Responsibilities

Maintain a state of readiness to receive dispatches from grid operators and utilities
Execute dispatches across grid operator and utility programs
Maximize customer participation in dispatches through a dispatch management process
Lead internal communication during dispatches
Capture lessons learned following a dispatch
Track and follow through on customer inquiries or issues
Facilitate the daily transition between teams
Leverage data to identify, diagnose, and resolve customer performance issues
Maintain a repository of best practices and lessons learned
Ensure swift diagnosis, action, and resolution on lessons learned
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Support process documentation, stakeholder communications, and customer readiness
Work cross-functionally to complete program milestones
Create and deliver seasonal communications to customers
Take ownership of reporting tools and ad hoc analysis projects
Assist in the operation of grid operator and utility programs in the CAISO territory
Assist in the operation of Voltus’s market testing processes

Skills

Voltus

Manages virtual power plants and demand response

About Voltus

Voltus operates in the energy sector by managing virtual power plants and distributed energy resources (DERs). The company helps clients, including businesses and homeowners, reduce their energy use during peak demand times, which is known as demand response. This process not only helps prevent blackouts but also allows clients to earn money and save on energy costs through various payment mechanisms. Voltus has a strong track record, managing 5.8 gigawatts of DERs and executing over 7,500 dispatches to maintain grid stability. With 60 different programs available, clients can optimize their energy usage and financial returns. Voltus stands out from competitors by focusing on demand response and providing tangible financial benefits to its clients. The goal of Voltus is to contribute to a more sustainable and reliable energy future.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$161.6MTotal Funding

SPAC_PRIVATE_PLACEMENTCompany Stage

Energy, Social ImpactIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Phone/Internet Stipend

Risks

Increased competition from other virtual power plant operators like CPower.

AI integration may face data privacy and security challenges, leading to scrutiny.

Partnerships may expose Voltus to risks from partners' financial stability and reliability.

Differentiation

Voltus operates 5.8 GW of distributed energy resources, showcasing significant market presence.

The company offers 60 programs optimizing energy usage and financial returns for clients.

Voltus's AI Adjuster maximizes demand response revenue through real-time load flexibility predictions.

Upsides

Partnerships with Sparkion enhance energy storage benefits for EV charging.

Expansion into residential markets increases demand response services in new territories.

Strategic advisory from Neil Chatterjee strengthens regulatory navigation and market opportunities.

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