Data storage specialist job description

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**Summary:**

+ Lead the interface and negotiations with the relevant ISO and Transmission Owners as studies are delivered, reviewed, and culminate in the signing of the interconnection agreement. Coordinate with internal subject matter experts to get consensus feedback on each aspect of the interconnection agreement.

+ Oversee market and power system analysis to grow the company portfolio through the identification of transmission and distribution interconnection opportunities for energy storage in relevant markets.

+ Coordinate outside consultants and internal teammates to conduct technical and economic evaluation studies of energy storage projects, including congestion and ancillary service studies.

+ Serve as the point of contact and coordinate with the energy storage team to review utility/ISO studies and provide feedback on study results. In case of discrepancies, facilitate resolution discussions with internal and external parties.

+ Effectively manage team and 3rd-party resources to achieve efficient and scalable operations.

+ Monitor tariff and policy changes in relevant ISOs and provide a detailed and complete understanding of the interconnection process to the broader organization.

+ Track key transmission upgrades and constraints in target markets. Develop a thorough understanding of the various revenue streams for energy storage projects and the related costs, benefits, and challenges for each option.

+ Coordinate consultants, vendors, and teammates to prepare and submit generator interconnection applications.

+ Coordinate with accounting and treasury teams to ensure timely payment of invoices and posting of financial security.

+ Coordinate with ISOs and Transmission Owners to ensure on-time completion of interconnection studies and keep track of key milestones and deadlines. Provide estimates for interconnection process schedules and costs.

+ Facilitating cross-functional review and negotiation of generator interconnection agreements.

**Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Finance or a related field

+ Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Finance with a focus in energy markets Preferred

+ 3 years or more Experience in energy related market Preferred

+ Experience with congestion studies and production cost modeling software

+ Experience participating in stakeholder initiatives to improve interconnection processes

**Anticipated base salary range:** $88,000 - $115,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, lift and grab; reach with hands and arms; push and pull; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk, see clearly and hear.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

ReqID:
req2929

ALCF's performance engineering group is looking for a Postdoctoral Appointee to perform research and development on the open source DAOS storage system, in the context of the upcoming exascale platforms, and Aurora in particular.
Three areas of interest for study are:

+ new opportunities for applications to optimize I/O that isn't oriented around file access. DAOS provides very low latency access and the possibility allows applications to write data in a more "read-optimized" format with minimal penalty versus write-optimized formats.

+ DAOS supports a prototype "active storage" interface, and exploration of some HPC type workloads (like pointer chasing, lookup tables, etc.)

+ With the proliferation of CPUs and accelerators with significant dedicated high performance memory, the DAOS client should provide a mechanism to utilize device memory with direct-to-NIC memory movement bypassing CPU memory.

Job Summary:

+ Conducts research and support aligned with Argonne's strategic missions in computation.

+ Conducts work in computational science and leadership computing and promotes findings through publications, presentations, program reports, software dissemination and other means of reporting outcomes.

+ Contributes to discovery and technological advances in domain science, with emphasis on the applications of exascale (and beyond) computer architectures, e.g., to address data architecture challenges and algorithm implementation challenges of high-performance simulations.

+ Strengthens career path opportunities by applying new techniques, developing independent research capabilities and building professional skills such as communication, networking and leadership.

The Argonne Leadership Computing Facility's (ALCF) mission is to accelerate major scientific discoveries and engineering breakthroughs for humanity by designing and providing world-leading computing facilities in partnership with the computational science community. We help researchers solve some of the world's largest and most complex problems with our unique combination of supercomputing resources and computational science expertise.

**Position Requirements**

Required Skills:

+ Ph.D. + 0-3 years of experience in computer science or related field

+ Ability to model Argonne's core values: impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork

Desired Skills:

+ Strong knowledge in System Programming

+ Experience related to parallel algorithms, I/O architectures, or performance evaluation

+ Extensive expertise in parallel I/O, storage systems, or parallel file systems

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

**Job Family**

Postdoctoral Family

**Job Profile**

Postdoctoral Appointee

**Worker Type**

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

**Time Type**

Full time

_As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law._

_Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department._

_All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._

_Please note that all Argonne employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. All successful applicants will be required to provide their COVID-19 vaccination verification as a condition of employment, subject to limited legally recognized exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination._

**STORAGE UTILITY SPECIALIST**

Entry level position into Nicor Gas Underground Natural Gas Storage and Peaking Operations Department.

This position will be responsible for completing a variety of tasks associated with the safe operation of various components and equipment associated with our high pressure Natural Gas Storage and Transmission assets.

This role will work in a team environment as well as have individual assignments. This role will be required to certify after a designated training period and will become enrolled into the Union after 30 days.

**SOME BASIC TASKS SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:**

+ Safely and effectively work to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely manner.

+ Perform asset inspections, including painting and applying protective coatings.

+ Obtain and document surface wellhead pressures and flows as assigned.

+ Change surface equipment pressure and flow recording charts as assigned.

+ Place surface wellhead equipment online or offline.

+ Conduct Transmission City Gate Regulating Station inspections, including changing pressure and flow recording charts as assigned.

+ Recognize AOC's (Abnormal Operating Conditions) and take appropriate actions.

+ Other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education, Certifications/Licenses:**

**Required:**

+ High School diploma or GED

+ Valid drivers license with good driving record and ability to obtain a CDL within probationary period prior to final certification, including passing company driving tests.

**Preferred:**

+ Technical degree or certification with operations or equivalent work experience in technical trades such as welding, machinist, equipment mechanic or engineering.

**Related Work Experience:**

**Required:**

+ Previous experience with Mechanical Systems and Operations.

**Preferred:**

+ Previous experience with Oil and Gas Operations, Petrochemical Operations, or Technical Process Operations.

+ _Applicant May possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience._

**Specific Skills & Knowledge:**

**Required:**

+ Must be able to read, write and interpret written materials, including understanding drawings, blueprints, charts, etc.

+ Must be able to effectively communicate and interpret information in both verbal and written formats.

+ Must be able to utilize computers for accomplishing work tasks.

+ Must be able to pass Operator Qualification written and demonstrative tasks.

**Preferred:**

+ Fork lift experience

+ Aerial platform experience

**Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:**

+ Must be able to work at elevated heights

+ Must be physically able to walk for extended periods, stoop, bend, crawl, walk, climb ladders and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

+ Must be able to utilize hand tools, shovels, brooms, etc.

+ Must have a keen sense of smell, hearing, visual and color identification

+ Ability to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions is required.

+ Will be required to wear Fire Retardant Clothing and Personnel Protective Equipment

**_Disclaimer:_**

_This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job._

_The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job._

_Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities._

**Southern Company Gas** provides for the energy needs of millions of U.S. households and businesses. As the largest natural gas-only distribution company in the United States, with more than 150 years of history behind us, we're working to ensure that Americans have access to an abundant, safely delivered supply of natural gas for decades to come. We offer our customers a wide range of energy services under one umbrella: seven regulated utilities as well as non-regulated businesses that offer retail, wholesale and storage services.

**Southern Company** (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries as of Jan. 1, 2019. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through **electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services** . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

**Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.**

**Job Field:** Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance

**Job Type:** Standard

**Primary Location:** Illinois-Central Illinois-Hudson

**Operating Company:** Nicor Gas

**Job Type:** Standard

**Travel (Up to...):** No

**Union Covered:** Yes

**Work Location(s):**

Hudson - 20487 North 1700 East Rd. (20487HudsonCODE)

20487 North 1700 East Rd.

Hudson, 61748