Power Markets Analyst

Position Title: Power Markets Analyst

Organization Name: Applied Talent Resources

Reports To: VP of Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt/Full Time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Primary Location: Fargo or Jamestown, ND

At Applied Digital, we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow's technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms.

We are

• Forward-Thinkers: With a keen eye on current market trends and future innovations, we adapt swiftly and lead technological evolution.
• Resilient: We navigate complex challenges and emerge stronger, delivering robust and reliable solutions for industry pioneers.
• Innovative Designers: Leveraging the latest technologies, we create visionary solutions that redefine industry standards.

We remain committed and steadfast in solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.

Job Overview:

The Power Market Analyst supports Applied Digital's energy optimization program through comprehensive forecasting, market analysis, and operational intelligence. This role is responsible for creating high-quality day-ahead and real-time forecasts, modeling LMP price behavior, interpreting weather and grid fundamentals, and providing insights that guide curtailment strategy.

This position requires strong quantitative skills, familiarity with power market fundamentals, and the ability to translate large datasets into actionable operational recommendations. The ideal candidate comes from a utility forecasting team, ISO market analytics group, merchant analytics desk, or industrial load forecasting environment, and is comfortable working in fast-evolving market conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

Forecasting & Price Modeling

• Produce day-ahead, intraday, and real-time LMP price forecasts for relevant utility/ISO markets.
• Develop load, weather, and price models to identify volatility windows and optimization opportunities.
• Analyze congestion patterns, generation stack shifts, outages, and transmission constraints.
• Maintain hourly and sub-hourly forecasting tools in Python, Excel, or similar platforms.

Market Fundamentals & Operational Analysis

• Monitor grid conditions, weather impacts, load forecasts, and system advisories to inform operational decisions.
• Evaluate supply/demand trends, renewable output patterns, and risk factors that influence price formation.
• Provide pre-volatility reports and operational runbooks for morning (6–10 AM) and evening (5–9 PM) peaks.
• Validate real-time performance against forecasts and refine models accordingly.

Data, Reporting, & Decision Support

• Produce daily market summaries, volatility reports, constraint updates, and forward-looking guidance.
• Build dashboards to visualize pricing trends, forecast error, and optimization KPIs.
• Develop analytic tools to support decision-making around curtailment, energy budgeting, and operational planning.
• Conduct retrospective analysis of curtailment performance, highlighting savings opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Real-Time Schedulers to refine price triggers, curtailment thresholds, and intraday playbooks.
• Partner with Operators to communicate expected volatility windows and operational considerations.
• Support Engineering and Data Center Leadership with forecasting inputs for planning and equipment operations.

Model & Process Improvement

• Continuously refine models using historical performance, weather variability, and improved data sources.
• Enhance internal tools for transparency, tracking, and decision support.
• Contribute to documentation, SOPs, and strategic roadmap development.

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of experience in:
• Power market analysis
• Utility or ISO forecasting
• Generation/load modeling
• Industrial energy analytics or grid operations
• Strong understanding of:
• LMP formation and congestion dynamics
• Grid reliability principles and transmission constraints
• Weather-driven load behavior and renewable forecasting
• Proficiency with Python (preferred), R, or advanced Excel modeling.
• Ability to analyze large datasets, identify patterns, and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with MISO, SPP, ERCOT, or relevant regional markets.
• Familiarity with SCADA data, telemetry systems, or load forecasting platforms.
• Experience building dashboards (Tableau, Power BI, or Python-based visualization).
• Background in meteorology, applied math, engineering, or data science.
• Experience supporting industrial flexible loads or demand-side programs.

Physical Requirements:

Able to remain in a seated position for an extended period and to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. (office manuals, case notebooks, case files, case materials, standard boxes, report binders, etc.) as needed.

Please note that Applied Digital is currently unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, visa categories such as H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, and any Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) or other work authorizations that require employer sponsorship.

Working Conditions by Location:

Remote: The Company agrees that Employee may work from home provided employee is in good standing, has a continuous secured internet connection, necessary equipment, and is accessible by MS Teams, phone, fax, and email during business hours. (See Telework policy.)

Office Environment: Business office hours, with work hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions. Some overtime may be required to accomplish timely work demands and meet the company's professional commitments. Overtime hours worked are paid to nonexempt employees at one and a half times their hourly pay rate.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents acknowledge that they possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.