Manager, Fuel Supply and Operations

About the role

Oversee generation fuel resources, including natural gas supply, transportation, and storage, ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of power to members. Additionally, this position will oversee the reconciliation of fuel and economy power transactions and fuel-related commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage fuel requirements for generation facilities by coordinating with power dispatchers, fuel suppliers, pipelines, and storage operators.
• Manage operational programs and reporting processes for use with renewable energy resources, including hydro and wind resources.
• Oversee fuel nomination, scheduling, and balancing fuel supply over pipelines and storage systems.
• Manage operational terms of commercial agreements for natural gas supply, transportation, storage, and transactions.
• Manage commercial and operational obligations associated with economic dispatch, fuel supply activities, and economy power transactions.
• Develop and maintain production cost models, fuel forecasting, and the annual fuel budget.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to reconcile natural gas, other fuel resources, and economy power transactions, including Power Pool.
• Assist in the development, technical analysis, and commercial terms of new gas supply and related contracts.
• Monitor real-time Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) information and review correlating data affecting consumer demand such as changing weather conditions, system operations, and submit intraday scheduling changes.
• Collect and analyze monthly fuel system performance data.
• Assist with planning studies to evaluate gas supply requirements and the ability of the Cook Inlet gas system to meet those requirements.
• Develop and implement procedures for dispatchers regarding the scheduling and accounting of power and energy transactions.
• Establish initiatives and manage objectives aligned with Chugach’s overall strategic goals.
• Prepare and present capital and operating budgets relating to the division and contracts.
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency by identifying areas of opportunity and sharing recommendations with management.
• Prepare and administer employee performance reviews. Plan for staffing, training, and development of department personnel.
• Participate in emergency response and take a leading role in storm restoration, natural disasters, and other emergency events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

• Internal:
  • Vice President, Generation and Transmission (G&T): Report to, receive direction, guidance, and decisions from.
  • Managers and Leadership: Confer with, give and receive information.
  • Other departments: Coordinate with, provide assistance to, and exchange information.
• External:
  • Bargaining Unit Representatives
  • State and Federal Agencies: Exchange information and develop relationships relative to assigned duties.
  • Other Utilities: Coordinate with, provide, and exchange information.
  • Vendors and Contractors: Coordinate with, provide, and exchange information.
  • Members: Coordinate with, provide, and exchange information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or a related discipline, required.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory, in the natural gas industry, electric/gas utility sector, or gas transportation operations within an interconnected system with generation facilities, required.
• Experience in a utility or union environment, preferred.
• Additional professional experience in a similarly complex gas/power production and pipeline transportation nominations role or related field may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage fuel transportation, storage, and dispatch operations.
• Ability to interpret, evaluate, and clarify technical data to make informed decisions that support the economic operations of generation facilities.
• Proven ability to make independent decisions based on available information during emergencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract administration, accounting procedures, and energy management processes.
• Proven ability to provide effective leadership by fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment through guidance, training, and mentorship.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in analyzing complex gas dispatch information.
• Proven ability to be self-motivated and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and delegate duties.
• Proven ability to uphold ethical and professional conduct.
• Demonstrated ability to organize workflow, manage multiple priorities, and effectively utilize resources.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and develop effective working relationships.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibility for the Fuel Operations division.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Occasional air travel is required.
• Attendance at Board of Directors’ meetings and conferences outside of the state may be required.
• This position has on-call responsibilities and may require work outside of regular business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

About the Company

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. Chugach provides reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines.

Chugach has been around for over 75 years and is a stable company in a stable industry. We are modern, sustainable, and forward-thinking to ensure reliable services for generations to come. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees, with several having 20, 30, and 40+ years of tenure, fostering an inclusive, innovative corporate environment.

• Corporate Vision: Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.
• Corporate Mission: We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.
• Corporate Values: Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

Benefits

• Health Benefits:
  • Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric.
  • Coverage includes: Medical, RX, Dental & Vision.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Telemedicine.
• Financial Security:
  • 401K Plan.
  • Defined Benefit (Pension).
  • Retirement Investment services.
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric.
  • Supplemental Life Insurance.
  • Short Term Disability.
  • Long Term Disability.
  • Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care).
• Work, Life & Health:
  • 20 days vacation for the first year of employment.
  • 10 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • MetLife Will Preparation.