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CORE Electric Cooperative · 2 weeks ago

Commercial Energy Operations Program Manager

Sedalia, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities. The Commercial Energy Operations Program Manager oversees the Cooperative’s short term energy trading and scheduling activities, ensuring reliable and cost-effective operations of CORE’s energy portfolio.

CommercialElectrical DistributionEnergy

Responsibilities

Oversee the short-term and long-term trading activities that are conducted by a contract real-time trading consultant/desk

Lead CORE’s efforts to procure and manage short-term power supply and portfolio optimization

Responsible for power trading activities for short-term power supply contracts

Ensure employees and consultants adhere to compliance requirements. Ensure that risks are effectively evaluated and managed, and decisions appropriately and proactively presented

Works collaboratively with Control Center, Electric Resource Planning, Transmission Planning, Member Services, Accounting, Enterprise Risk and Regulatory Affairs

Sets clear expectations and holds consultants accountable for performance of energy portfolio goals and targets

Develops pricing models and recommends security requirements for large load development and off-system sales

Leads weekly trading meetings with consultants

Supports accounting and settlements, assists in preparation of reports concerning daily operation of generation resources, including owned and those under long-term contract

Responsible for origination activities for short-term power purchasing and sales

Oversee the development and implementation of generation dispatch and portfolio optimization

Leads effective development and ongoing implementation of operational processes that deliver efficient, effective, and agile merchant activities

Supports analysis and development of an execution plan to manage transmission congestion, financial transmission rights and commercial aspects of COREs physical and contract transmission portfolio in an evolving structured power market

Leads development of advanced analytical techniques and tools that help the utility see and react to dynamic market conditions

Provides input on regulatory matters and member-facing program evaluation and implementation

Prepare reports and presentations for the Board, management, internal and external stakeholders

Supports development and implementation of strategic marketing plans for the organization's power or fuel supply

Stays informed of state, local and federal regulatory actions that impact energy procurement

Reviews load and generation forecast models for validity and gives directives where necessary and within limits set by corporate policies

Performs other duties as needed and/or as directed

Qualification

Energy tradingPortfolio optimizationContract managementRisk managementVendor managementMicrosoft OfficeData assessmentCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, business administration or related field and 5+ years of experience in energy and power supply management in the electric power sector, preferably in an electric utility

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Extensive experience and proficiency in energy trading, portfolio modeling and optimization; fuel procurement and risk management; integration of long-term strategic portfolio and electric transmission goals

Experience in vendor or contract management

Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Requires valid Colorado driver's license with satisfactory driving records within CORE standards

Basic computer skills, and have ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to quickly assess complex data and make clear, actionable decisions within short timeframe

Visual demands are normal, however, must be able to distinguish the full range of colors

Benefits

9/80 work schedule: every other Friday off!

Eight paid holidays per year

160 Hours of accruable PTO per year

Paid parental leave

Education and training reimbursement

Volunteer paid time off

100% Cooperative paid benefits, including:

Defined benefit pension plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

HSA with employer contribution

401(k) with up to 4% match. Immediately 100% vested

Wellness reimbursement: Up to $300 per year

Travel assistance & identity theft support services

Length of service program

Free Onsite EV charging stations (at certain locations)

Onsite micro market (at certain locations)

Onsite gym with golf simulator and massage chairs (at certain locations)

Company

CORE Electric Cooperative

CORE Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility that provides more than 300,000 people along Colorado's Front Range The Energy to Thrive.

Founded in 1938

Sedalia, Colorado, USA

201-500 employees