Interconnection & Transmission Manager
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Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role Overview
Title: Interconnection & Transmission Manager
Hours: Full-time; Salaried
Location: Salt Lake City UT possibly open to remote or hybrid
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Manager: Ryan McGraw
Mission Why we exist and why we need you
Geothermal energy is the most abundant renewable energy source in the world. However historically its been hard to find and expensive to develop. At Zanskar were using better technology to find and develop new geothermal resources in order to make geothermal a cost-effective and vital contributor to a carbon-free energy future. We are revolutionizing the exploration process setting new industry standards for discovery rates and finding new prospects at an unprecedented scale.
The growing development team at Zanskar is advancing a multi-gigawatt portfolio of firm carbon-free energy projects. We have submitted a number of interconnection requests to date with many more to addition we are requesting firm transmission rights across WECC. We need your help to build our strategy for interconnection and transmission file applications manage processes and ensure timely outcomes to deliver our projects on-time. Youll be working in close coordination with teams across Zanskar as well as third-party consultants in preparation for managing all things interconnection and transmission across WECC.
Outcomes - Problems youll solve
Success in this role includes obtaining interconnection and transmission rights for Zanskars geothermal projects that align with our goals to place these projects in-service. This will require cross-functional alignment with our teams building a plan for when where and how to file new requests and building key relationships at the utilities we partner with.
Primary Duties will Include:
- Develop and execute an interconnection strategy across WECC and CAISO with an eye toward expanding Zanskars footprint in other markets across the US;
- Lead queue submissions study analyses and negotiations relating to interconnection and transmission;
- Lead technical diligence efforts on potential acquisitions of 3rd party projects;
- Oversee technical analysis performed in-house and/or via external consultants in order to drive business decisions and increase the value and viability of Zanskars queue positions;
- Engage directly with transmission owners utilities ISOs and regulatory stakeholders;
- Attend meetings pertaining to transmission planning on Zanskars behalf to understand and communicate current and pending changes in market structures and ensuing strategies for success;
- Track timeline and budget for each interconnection and transmission request and provide clear recommendations on whether to proceed with requests at appropriate milestones including a transparent description of associated risks.
The Ideal Candidate Should Demonstrate:
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong project management team leadership and technical writing/communications skills
- Entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit with team-player mentality and ability to lead cross-functionally
- Top-notch communication skills allowing for cross-functional leadership excellent stakeholder engagement and providing clear and compelling recommendations to management
- Success leading interconnection requests and/or firm PTP transmission service requests
- Familiarity creating desktop-level reviews for project viability pertaining to interconnection and transmission
All Candidates Require:
- BS in related field; Masters in a relevant subject area a plus
- 5 years of interconnection or transmission project leadership with direct experience in WECC and/or CAISO
Location and Benefits
- The position is located in Salt Lake City UT (possibly open to remote or hybrid)
- Full Time; Salaried
- Paid holidays and 18 days PTO
- Medical dental vision coverage
- 401k
- Paid Parental Leave
- A direct impact in displacing carbon emissions and growth opportunities in a growing startup environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
Zanskar is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local fair employment practice laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
