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

Remote

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Energy, Utilities, Clean TechIndustries

Requirements

  • Located in U.S. Pacific or Mountain time zones
  • Availability for 8-hour weekday shifts between 9am - 5pm PT and occasional spot coverage
  • Reliable and available for a 24/7 shift-based role
  • Bright, gritty, and good
  • Operations-minded
  • Ambitious and willing to learn quickly
  • Strong communicator
  • Self-motivated with bias for action
  • Disciplined
  • Well organized
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strong computer skills: comfortable working with a variety of web-based tools
  • Fluency in at least one of Google Sheets, Python, and/or SQL

Responsibilities

  • Primary Responsibilities
  • Maintain a state of readiness to receive dispatches from grid operators and utilities
  • Become an expert in executing dispatches across grid operator and utility programs
  • Maximize customer participation in dispatches through a dispatch management process that makes customer participation simple and successful
  • Lead seamless internal communication during dispatches, leveraging other internal team members in support of the shared goal for flawless dispatches
  • Capture lessons learned following a dispatch. Track and follow through on any customer inquiries or issues
  • Facilitate the daily transition from the day time and overnight teams
  • Leverage data to identify, diagnose and resolve customer performance issues. Maintain a repository of best practices and lessons learned that can be applied to improve dispatch performance over time
  • Secondary Responsibilities
  • Ensure swift diagnosis, action, and resolution on lessons learned coming out of each dispatch. Collaborate across internal and external stakeholder groups to drive efficient and thoughtful action
  • Support process documentation, internal and external, stakeholder communications, and customer readiness
  • Work cross functionally to ensure key program milestones are complete ahead of season start dates
  • Create and deliver seasonal communications to customers in partnership with Voltus's Customer Success team
  • 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’ market testing processes

Skills

Dispatch Operations
Distributed Energy Resources
Grid Operator Programs
Utility Programs
Customer Engagement
Process Optimization
Shift Management

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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