Tampa Electric ยท 2 days ago
Unit Commitment Portfolio Analyst (I or Senior)
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expTampa Electric Company is a leading utility provider in Florida, and they are seeking a Unit Commitment Portfolio Analyst to assist in optimizing their generating system's daily and weekly unit commitment and dispatch. The role involves conducting power resource reliability evaluations, transaction pricing, and system economic assessments to ensure cost-effective and reliable energy services for customers.
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Responsibilities
With limited supervision, assess, communicate, and execute the short-term resource availability and preparation of the Unit Commitment Plan for review and approval by Grid Operations. This includes topics involving economic analysis, unit status, expected unit runs, natural gas requirements, and short-term outage plans. Communicates and coordinates with plant personnel, Grid Operations, Wholesale Marketing, Planning & Fuels, and other departments. All communications must comply with the FERC Standards Code of Conduct
Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly power transaction pricing and system economic evaluations for Marketing and Fuels department
Conducts short-term analyses to develop energy resource utilization alternatives and makes recommendations on each alternative. The alternatives are recommended based on providing cost-effective, reliable energy service to customers and maximizing customer fuel savings
Conduct independent studies and analyses in areas such as, capacity utilization, modeling techniques, and operational effectiveness. Makes technical recommendations for process improvement
Independently assess, communicate, and execute the short-term resource availability and preparation of the Unit Commitment Plan for review and approval by Grid Operations. This includes topics involving economic analysis, unit status, expected unit runs, natural gas requirements, short-term outage plans, and storm management plans. Communicates and coordinates with plant personnel, Grid Operations, Wholesale Marketing, Planning & Fuels, and other departments. All communications must comply with the FERC Standards Code of Conduct
Lead the morning video conference call with station availability coordination, Environmental constraints, Grid Operations reliability issues and Gas and Power trading economics
Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly power transaction pricing and system economic evaluations for Marketing and Fuels department
Conducts short-term analyses to develop energy resource utilization alternatives and makes recommendations on each alternative. The alternatives are recommended based on providing cost-effective, reliable energy service to customers and maximizing customer fuel savings
Conduct independent studies and analyses in areas such as, capacity utilization, modeling techniques, and operational effectiveness. Makes technical recommendations for process improvement
Conduct bench-marking activities and review of existing modeling methods. Recommend continuous improvement revisions in either the models or methods
Provide technical analysis in support of various strategic business issues and develop policy and strategic initiatives that further the interests of Tampa Electric Company and TECO Energy
Independently coordinate with plants and PPAs to develop long-term and short-term generator outage scheduling for use in the long-term Generation, Fuels & Interchange budgeting process and short-term unit commitment modeling
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the field of business, economics, finance, accounting, science, math, or another technical field
Minimum of one (1) year of related work experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Attention to detail and the ability to perform under deadlines
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Self-starter and motivated
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Ability to work closely with a team in an open trade floor environment
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
A bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the field of business, engineering, economics, finance, accounting, science, math, or another technical field
Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Attention to detail and the ability to perform under deadlines
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Self-starter and motivated
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Ability to work closely with a team in an open trade floor environment
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Advanced knowledge of Excel (use of pivot tables, macros, etc.)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA): Proficient knowledge of SharePoint
Preferred
Basic knowledge of SharePoint
Advanced knowledge of Excel (use of pivot tables, macros, etc.)
A graduate degree in engineering or business
Understanding of power plant unit commitment and economic dispatch
Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience
Minimum of five (5) years of related work experience
Benefits
401k Savings plan w/ company matching
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid Holiday time
Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
On-site Fitness Centers
Bonus Plan and more!
Company
Tampa Electric
TECO Energy Inc. is an energy-related holding company.
1001-5000 employees
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