Tesla Motors, Inc.
Operations Analyst, Energy Markets
Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
What to Expect
We are seeking an Operations Analyst to operate Tesla's in-house automated trading platform, Autobidder, which manages the largest fleet of battery storage projects in the world, ranging from utility-scale batteries to virtual power plants.
As part of the Autobidder Operations team, you will leverage your knowledge of wholesale energy markets and energy storage systems to bid batteries into multiple wholesale energy markets, ensuring the assets meet contractual obligations and comply with market rules.
In this role, you will contribute to Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy by driving continuous improvement in battery revenues and accelerating the storage adoption needed to support high renewable power systems. You have a bias towards action, are an effective cross-functional communicator, and excel on collaborative fast-paced teams.
What You'll Do
Ensure smooth Autobidder market participation by actively monitoring Autobidder through structured on-call rotations
Monitor battery physical health and collaborate with internal teams to understand and resolve issues impacting battery health
Manage site outages to ensure minimal risk to revenue and maximal site uptime
Be an essential part of real-time battery trading team participating in wholesale energy markets by continuously improving operational efficiency, creating and maintaining procedures and tools
Aid the team in executing trading strategies, monitoring automated trading systems, and making real-time trade decisions during key market opportunities
Create operational procedures, data visualizations, and supporting analysis of asset performance and market conditions, as well as communicate complex situations to broad audiences
Develop your expertise in electricity market fundamentals and operations into systematic trading strategies by working alongside developers of machine learning models, optimization models, and software services
Collaborate, challenge, and learn from the broader Autobidder team
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Economics, or equivalent experience
Ability to quickly make analysis-based decisions in uncertain situations
Experience in energy storage and/or electricity markets
Structured, detail-oriented, systematic thinker
Ability to manipulate, analyze and visualize data and to build analytical tools programmatically (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, VBA)Collaborative teammate excited to compete as a team
Proficiency in: Python, SQL, Git, Docker
Experience with both energy and ancillary services products in one of the following wholesale electricity markets: US (ERCOT, CAISO, ISO-NE), European (UK), or Australian (AEMO)
Experience on an electricity or gas trading desk, or in the stationary storage industry
Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation $68,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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As part of the Autobidder Operations team, you will leverage your knowledge of wholesale energy markets and energy storage systems to bid batteries into multiple wholesale energy markets, ensuring the assets meet contractual obligations and comply with market rules.
In this role, you will contribute to Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy by driving continuous improvement in battery revenues and accelerating the storage adoption needed to support high renewable power systems. You have a bias towards action, are an effective cross-functional communicator, and excel on collaborative fast-paced teams.
What You'll Do
Ensure smooth Autobidder market participation by actively monitoring Autobidder through structured on-call rotations
Monitor battery physical health and collaborate with internal teams to understand and resolve issues impacting battery health
Manage site outages to ensure minimal risk to revenue and maximal site uptime
Be an essential part of real-time battery trading team participating in wholesale energy markets by continuously improving operational efficiency, creating and maintaining procedures and tools
Aid the team in executing trading strategies, monitoring automated trading systems, and making real-time trade decisions during key market opportunities
Create operational procedures, data visualizations, and supporting analysis of asset performance and market conditions, as well as communicate complex situations to broad audiences
Develop your expertise in electricity market fundamentals and operations into systematic trading strategies by working alongside developers of machine learning models, optimization models, and software services
Collaborate, challenge, and learn from the broader Autobidder team
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Economics, or equivalent experience
Ability to quickly make analysis-based decisions in uncertain situations
Experience in energy storage and/or electricity markets
Structured, detail-oriented, systematic thinker
Ability to manipulate, analyze and visualize data and to build analytical tools programmatically (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, VBA)Collaborative teammate excited to compete as a team
Proficiency in: Python, SQL, Git, Docker
Experience with both energy and ancillary services products in one of the following wholesale electricity markets: US (ERCOT, CAISO, ISO-NE), European (UK), or Australian (AEMO)
Experience on an electricity or gas trading desk, or in the stationary storage industry
Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation $68,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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