Manager,Fuel Supply and Operations Job Anchorage area,Alaska USA,Management

Job Description Summary

The Manager, Fuel Supply and Operations will 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.

Essential Functions

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 requirements associated with economic dispatch, fuel supply activities and economy power transactions.

Develop and maintain the production cost models, fuel forecasting and 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 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 to Chugach’s overall strategic goals.

Prepare and present capital and operating budgets relating to 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) System Control:
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.

Competencies

Demonstrated ability to manage fuel transportation, storage and dispatch operations.

Ability to interpret, evaluate and clarify technical data to make informed decisions that supports the economic operations of the 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…