Job Description

Position Title: Real-Time Energy Scheduler/Curtailment Specialist

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 Real-Time Scheduler / Curtailment Specialist plays a critical operational role in Applied Digital’s energy optimization strategy across its North Dakota data center footprint. This role focuses on executing real-time and intraday curtailment actions , monitoring price signals, and ensuring operational compliance during high-volatility windows.

This position requires strong situational awareness, rapid decision-making skills, and a technical understanding of grid behavior, LMP price dynamics, and operational constraints. Candidates from power plant operations, utility dispatching, ISO operations, or generation control rooms are highly preferred due to their experience in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Real-Time Operational Execution

• Execute curtailment actions based on live market prices, operational limitations, and approved strategy.
• Continuously monitor LMP price curves, real-time SCADA data, load forecasts, outage impacts, and congestion trends.
• Adjust site operating levels when intraday price deviations or grid advisories occur.
• Coordinate tightly with Operators to ensure precise and timely execution of curtailment instructions.

Utility / Market Coordination & Compliance

• Submit curtailment notifications, operating adjustments, and required communications to utilities or market operators.
• Interpret and act on system advisories, transmission congestion notices, outage reports, and tariff requirements.
• Monitor for imbalance risk, schedule deviations, or non-compliance conditions and escalate as needed.
• Ensure all actions align with utility tariffs, operational limits, and internal compliance standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Analysts to refine optimization models, deliver real-time data feedback, and strengthen short-term forecasting.
• Provide operational insights to Engineering and Operations Leadership based on real-time system behavior.
• Support training of Operators on foundational optimization principles and response pathways.

Continuous Improvement & SOP Development

• Participate in daily review of prior-day events to evaluate execution quality and identify optimization improvements.
• Assist in the development of SOPs, escalation ladders, and response playbooks.
• Support the expansion of automation, dashboards, and tracking systems.

Peak Volatility Coverage

This role is part of a rotating coverage schedule for the hours most critical to optimization:

• 6 AM – 10 AM (morning volatility)
• 5 PM – 9 PM (evening volatility)

Additional availability may be required during extreme weather, unplanned grid events, or market anomalies.

Required Qualifications:

• 2–5+ years of experience in any of the following:
• Utility real-time operations or load dispatch
• Power plant control room operations
• Generation dispatching or merchant power scheduling
• Transmission or balancing authority operations
• Strong understanding of:
• LMP pricing behavior and congestion impacts
• Transmission constraints, reliability events, and operational limits
• Ramp rates, load flexibility, and industrial operating profiles
• Proficiency with SCADA systems, dispatch consoles, or utility/ISO operational portals.
• Ability to interpret operational and pricing data quickly and accurately.
• Strong verbal communication skills and calm decision-making under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating within MISO, SPP, ERCOT, or similar markets.
• Familiarity with large industrial loads, data center operations, or flexible load management.
• Exposure to demand response programs, curtailment workflows, or load optimization.
• Experience building or using real-time dashboards or plotting/analytic tools.

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 e-mail 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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, H1b, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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