JOB TITLE: Director, Energy Management
REPORTS TO: SVP, Finance
SUMMARY:
This person will support the SVP of Finance reporting to him as well as the Executive Leadership Team in leading the following efforts:
- Formulating and Executing Aligned’s Energy Supply Strategy.
- Partnering with Utilities and Customers to identify opportunities to provide well-located, firm demand for Utilities while progressing their initiatives.
- Leading Hedging Efforts.
- Collaborating with customers on establishing and executing their procurement strategies.
- Negotiating Commodities Trading Agreements – ISDAs, EEIs, etc.
- Evaluating and executing long-term physical, financial, and renewable products – PPAs, VPPAs, RECs, etc.
- Negotiating and Tracking Utility Rate Cards.
- Negotiating Electrical Supply Agreements and inducements to prioritize Aligned’s load with utilities.
- Monitoring Scope 1 & 2 emissions and collaborating with customers to source and report their Scope 2 emissions with Aligned.
- Supporting evaluation of new solutions and technologies.
- Cogeneration of primary load via natural gas or other technologies.
- Grid paralleling to export power and optimize self-generation economics.
- New Technologies such as SMRs, hydrogen, multi-hour battery storage, onsite diesel alternatives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
5-15 years’ experience in the utility industry that could include:
• Commodities trading directly or in a support function of Risk, FP&A, Accounting, or Scheduling (experience with ICE, CME, NYMEX, NGX exchanges and/or bilateral trading via ISDA’s, EEI’s, etc.).
• An engineer with direct operational experience with generation assets (coal, combined cycle gas, nuclear, and/or renewables like wind or solar – strong preference that they have been in/around thermal).
• Education can be Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or can be trumped by experience well north of 5 years in energy and finance/accounting in general.
COMPETENCIES:
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
- Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
- Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
- Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Frequently required to stand
- Frequently required to walk
- Frequently required to sit
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Aligned Energy is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.