California ISO
A Transmission Dispatcher manages daily planned outages and matches energy schedules to meet system energy needs in real-time while ensuring compliance with reliability standards. The role involves monitoring grid operations, coordinating with transmission owners, and responding to emergencies.
Headquarters
Folsom, California, United States
Company Size
501-1000 employees
Founded
1998
California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is a nonprofit grid operator that manages the bulk electric transmission system and wholesale power markets across California and parts of the Western U.S. It runs day‑ahead and real‑time markets, coordinates transmission and resource scheduling, and ensures system reliability while enabling large‑scale integration of renewable energy. CAISO also performs regional transmission planning, market design, forecasting, and provides data and tools to stakeholders to support efficient, transparent operation of the regional electricity system.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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