Manager - Power Optimization

Summary

The manager shall oversee the day-to-day activities of the Power Optimization team. Incumbent must be knowledgeable of ERCOT connection data protocols. On an as-needed basis the incumbent shall provide electricity usage and cost analysis. Incumbent will review and approve invoice payment activities.

• Responsible for managing a team of analysts that oversee the establishment and management of electricity accounts for the company.
• Manage, cross-train, and develop analysts to support entire electricity accounts and review and approve invoices.
• Manage power optimization processes within a high volume, high paced environment, meeting designated daily and monthly deadlines by working effectively with multiple individuals and departments in a highly tactful and professional manner.
• Oversee direct reports to ensure invoicing is accurate. Ensure account setup and disconnects are on time and are compliant within the guidelines and contracts.
• Identify opportunities for increased efficiency through system and process improvements and coordinating team projects to implement identified opportunities. Increase productivity and efficiency through automation.
• Assist in integration of new business and reporting synergies for acquisitions. Migrate new assets into ETP business structure. Interface with operations, legal, and engineering on utility account set up after each acquisition.
• Maintain contact utility companies regarding outages or construction repairs to existing service and communication with appropriate operations personnel.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert ("SME") for all power optimization issues.
• Perform necessary tasks for retail electricity provider - calculate allocations, settlements, determine hedging strategies and implementation.
• Prepare regular and as-needed reporting for utility costs and usage for internal recipients.
• Identify trends in variances and make recommendations for financial improvement and optimization. Provide ad-hoc analysis for projects including cashflow analysis and IRR.
• Approve CIAC payment process including securing proper approvals and account coding.
• Approve monthly invoices for payment for third-party services. Approve and execute consolidated bill payments, and multiple ERCOT and TDSP invoices.
• Provide employee training on utility systems and set-up protocols and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of relevant commercial power agreement development and negotiations.
• Experience in developing and negotiating the commercial agreements associated with industrial energy asset transactions, including energy service agreements, project purchase and sale agreements, and utility service and operating agreements.
• Knowledge of cooperatives, municipalities, regulated and unregulated electric utilities and the unique attributes and constraints of each.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self‑starter with ability to learn quickly.
• Knowledge of accounting and treasury functions and information requirements.

• Excel
• Word
• Power Point
• Outlook
• SAP
• ENGIE

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.