Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) is an organization with a rich history and a bright future. As a leader in the energy industry we look to our employees to help us grow, change, and provide power to over 500,000 members of our 17 electric distribution cooperatives.
A Load Forecasting Analyst is responsible for maintaining, modeling, analyzing, and reporting on large amounts of demographic, economic, and load data for AECC. In this position, you will be given the opportunity to work alongside peers who are versatile, enthusiastic, and continuing to strive to push AECC and our mission forward.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the successful implementation of organization’s Short-Term Load Forecasting (Operational Forecast) and its tool(s) and train other staff as needed.
Prepare the Long-Term Load Forecasts for AECC and its distribution cooperatives by using econometric modeling in accordance to RUS's guidelines.
Responsible for error analysis of internal Short-Term load forecasts and implementation of external (Steel Mill or other erratic load) load forecasts. Determine cost of errors to AECC's members and recommends improvements.
Keep current Short-Term Load Forecasts continuously available to Power Market Operations and provide training as needed on the use of load forecasting tools.
Prepare an annual Demand Response Survey that evaluates the peak shaving efforts of AECC, and its member cooperatives.
Coordinate AECC's Appliance Saturation Survey (End-Use Survey) for Long-Term forecasting as mandated by RUS.
Responsible for maintaining all weather data needed for Short and Long-Term Forecasting.
Coordinate enhancements of Short and Long-Term Forecasts with Power Market Operations and other departments. Responsible for the acquisition, manipulation, and maintenance of necessary related data.
Provide expertise in electronic data storage, organization, and retrieval to provide support to the department on routine data needs and/or software support for Power Market Operations tools and applications.
Responsible for obtaining and maintaining economic, demographic, and load data for use in various studies and forecasts conducted.
Develop methodologies whereby the Short and Long-Term forecasts may be adjusted for different needs.
The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Meteorological Sciences, or similar field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Driver's License.
Minimum Experience Required
Load Forecasting Analyst II: Minimum 2 years of related experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with statistical software, such as SAS.
Experience with programming, such as SQL
Benefits
2 Retirement Plan Options
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
9 Paid holidays
Educational assistance
Paid time off accruals
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program
EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED
Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days, but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.
About Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) is an organization with a rich history and a bright future. As a leader in the energy industry we look to our employees to help us grow, change, and provide power to over 500,000 members of our 17 electric distribution cooperatives.
