Energy Scheduling & Portfolio Lead

For our client, a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space, the Energy Scheduling & Portfolio Lead will own day‑to‑day coordination of energy availability, scheduling, and portfolio execution across multiple sites. The role partners with site operations, suppliers, and market participants to align supply, demand, and contractual commitments while supporting business continuity and cost discipline. The position also helps shape forecasting, load flexibility, and response strategies that influence operational reliability and finance planning.

Location: Friendly, WV – US‑based candidates only. No visa sponsorship available.

Compensation

$320,000 – $405,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the live view of energy availability risk and needs across multiple sites, ensuring alignment with workload and energy origination plans.
• Act as the operational liaison with energy suppliers, managing participation in utility and ISO market programs.
• Track and manage curtailment impacts and coordinate load response with site operations and planning.
• Oversee load‑flexibility capabilities and contribute to ratepayer protection commitments.
• Manage and optimize contracts with counterparties, ensuring adherence to scheduling and performance expectations under ESAs.
• Develop gas scheduling strategies that accommodate supply and counterparty dynamics while ensuring site availability.
• Build and maintain forecasting models that reflect energy consumption, site ramp, and market prices for the finance team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in energy markets or related fields with a focus on power scheduling, procurement, or utility operations.
• Hands‑on knowledge of scheduling and settlement processes in ISO/RTO markets such as ERCOT, PJM, or NYISO.
• Fluent in reading and operating ESAs and PPAs with regard to scheduling and pricing terms.
• Ability to predict curtailment and navigate related pricing and reliability events.
• Strong understanding of gas scheduling, including nominations and pipeline constraints.
• Experience designing or operating large load‑flexibility initiatives such as demand‑response programs.
• Proven track record in building or managing energy consumption forecasts tied to contract terms.

Benefits

• Hybrid work policy requiring 25 % in‑office attendance, with flexibility for certain roles.
• Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates.