Analyst, Energy Procurement (Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics)

Description

This role is responsible for coordinating the nominating, scheduling, and monitoring of transported gas supplies, coordinates and assists with the release of company capacity assets, assists the manager with administration of gas supply contracts, and gas transportation and storage agreements, provides support for the various Retail Choice programs through interaction and capacity release activity and pipeline confirmations. Reconciles counterparty invoices and provides necessary gas cost information to accounting and regulatory groups. Interacts with internal and external stakeholders including Competitive Energy Suppliers, Producers, Marketer’s and pipeline personnel pertinent to the operation of the utilities’ day-to-day activities.

• Stays abreast of applicable industry and tariff changes and advises management of possible impacts
• Balances scheduling needs, capacity release, and acquisition activities to ensure economic, reliable supplies for customers.
• Utilizes contracts efficiently and advises Gas Managers of current procurement and transportation opportunities.
• Weekend and early morning on call rotation for scheduling duties.
• Ensures that gas supplies are scheduled and delivered in a reliable and highly accurate manner consistent with best-cost supply strategies.
• Assist in the release of firm transportation and storage capacity for AMA capacity assignments, utilizes the various electronic bulletin boards to release and acquire pipeline capacity as required and in accordance with company guidelines.
• Provides gas cost information to regulatory and financial accounting for use in forecasting and reconciliation.
• Supports the various Retail Choice programs through capacity release activity as well as customer and supplier interactions.
• Monitors contracts and pipeline tariffs to assure rules are followed and utilized for procurement decisions.
• Reconciles pipeline, supplier, hedging, and other transactional invoices and routes for appropriate signature.

Requirements

• BS/BA in a quantitative discipline or equivalent experience preferred.
• Able to react quickly and effectively under changing conditions
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Works well in a team environment
• Strong analytical skills required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Strong PC skills with the application of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) with the ability to prepare reports and/or exhibits in the development of investigations and analysis required
• Valid passport with flexibility to travel within the US & Canada required

Benefits

Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)

Company funded Pension program

Share purchase/match plan

Achievement fund

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

Defined Contribution savings plan

401k with Company match

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance