Enrg Mkt&FrcastAnlyst [MKT]

About the role

We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about making an impact in the company and the community. Apply now and become part of the dynamic energy industry!

Responsibilities

• Analyzes the Company’s Western Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) daily dispatch decisions, including evaluating plant performance, demand forecasts, and market imbalances, and communicates findings to management.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets market and operational data to create reports, prepare presentations, and wholesale power market commentaries.
• Performs forecast to actual variance analysis and reports results to EIM personnel.
• Develops load and renewable generation forecasts for TEP, UNS Electric, and UNS Gas.
• Maintains and updates generation values, pricing and corporate data required in the planning and forecasting process.
• Performs variance analysis to validate forecast and explain deviations to management.
• Maintains an active role in EIM activities, boards, committees, and groups, including the Regional Issues Forum and other stakeholder meetings.
• Stays up-to-date on WECC, NERC and FERC compliance requirements. Supports department during internal and external audits.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, economics, business administration or comparable quantitative field.
• Two years of experience in wholesale power marketing or relevant utility industry experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively and to work in an environment with ambiguity.
• Must have knowledge of wind & solar renewable generation.
• Ability to comprehend and analyze meteorological data.
• Strong data analysis, benchmarking, monitoring and business/financial analysis skills required.
• Must have knowledge of utility scale generation and transmission systems.
• Must have an advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint.

Preferred

• Prior experience with the Western EIM, CASIO Market or other wholesale power markets preferred.
• Knowledge of varied analytical methods preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and ability to identify solutions.
• Strong communication and writing skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical materials and concepts.
• Ability to provide practical and feasible solutions to problems while taking multiple conflicting considerations into account.

Senior Energy Market and Forecast Analyst

• Minimum qualifications for Analyst plus:
• Superior analytical, relationship management, facilitation, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop management style reporting and presentations (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel).
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of management and workforce.
• Project management skills including ability to multitask, prioritize, set and meet deadlines, work independently, and perform tasks with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates deep understanding of at least a few business areas and technology used in those areas.
• Successfully engages in multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Preferred

• 5 years of utility experience in a related business area.

Lead Energy Market and Forecast Analyst

• Demonstrated strong project management capabilities, including the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, with emphasis on accuracy and attention to details.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain project budget and stay within budget.
• Demonstrated ability to recommend innovative solutions to support complex business requirements.
• Has the ability to lead large business process initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provides mentoring and support to other analysts on the team.
• Highly proficient at understanding the needs of clients from a business perspective.
• Can look at business areas from a strategic perspective and recommend forward-thinking solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership and innovative skills.

Preferred

• 8-10 years of utility experience in a related business area.