Fuel Operations Analyst

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At Cleco, we’re not just powering lives—we’re powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we’re transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future—and the future of generations to come—depends on it. If you’re ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco—
where we’re Energizing Your Tomorrow.

The Fuels Operations Analyst II is a professional that is responsible for assisting with the purchase, logistics, and accounting of the various fuels (natural gas, petcoke, coal) and bulk materials (limestone) that Cleco utilizes at its power plants to generate electricity. This professional will assist with negotiating and executing strategy driven fuel transactions, while also capturing details to provide accurate fuel supply and reporting.

Will aid in ongoing fuel supply process improvement efforts and contribute to the increased effectiveness of the Fuels Group’s responsibilities. As the business needs evolve, the Gas Coordinator will perform all tasks associated with the role as defined by the Manager.

• Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Assists with analysis and execution of fuel (natural gas, petcoke, coal) and bulk materials (limestone) supply transactions and strategies that provides reliable cost competitive fuel for the Cleco’s power plants.
• Enter fuel transactions data in Cleco’s Energy Trading Risk Management (ETRM) and other official systems of record.
• Utilizes pipeline nomination systems to schedule gas movement and monitor pipeline operational information postings.
• Assists settlements team on pipeline and supplier invoice reconciliation.
• Participates in a rotational 24/7 duty schedule, covering natural gas supply operational issues.
• Assist with modeling and analysis of forecasting fuel needs and monitoring fuel procurement and delivery activities related to inventory and supply requirements.
• Perform plant liaison function that communicates information with the plant joint owners. Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering or similar disciplines.
  • 3 – 5+ years of fuel commodity and logistics (gas, coal, pet coke) related experience.
  • 2 - 4 years of commodity hedging with the use of financial instruments.
  • 2 - 4 years of natural gas scheduling and pipeline operations.
  • 2 - 4 years of bulk fuel / product scheduling, logistics, and operations.
  • 2 - 4 years of fuels and bulk product contract negotiations and administration.
  • Advanced level Excel skills are required; proficiency in Power Point, Word is preferred.
  • Strong computer skills with databases, operational, informational systems.
  • Strong business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry.
  • Strong knowledge of leading practices for their practice area.
  • Strong planning and project management skills.
  • Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job.
  • Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner.
  Key Competencies Behavioral
  • Building Organizational Talent*
  • Building Partnerships
  • Leading Teams
  • Business Acumen
  • Communication
  • Courage
  • Building Self-Insight
  • Building Talent*
  • Driving for Results
  • Energizing the Organization
  • Driving Execution
  • Building Trusting Relationships
  • Driving Innovation
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Safety
  • Establishing Strategic Direction
  Technical
  • Analytical skills
  • Compliance
  • Technology Utilization
  • Gas Supply Resource Management
  • Gas Supply Risk Management

  May perform other duties as assigned.

  Seniority Level

  Mid-Senior level

  Employment Type

  Full-time

  Job Function

  Management and Manufacturing

  Industries

  Oil and Gas

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