Energy Supply Manager I/II

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for reliable and cost-effective fuel and power resource planning to meet the Association’s load requirements including assisting in negotiations for fuel supply and purchased power agreements. Manages forecasting, contract compliance, and cost modeling while supporting accurate settlements and strategic decision-making. This position fosters internal collaboration and external partnerships, promotes operational excellence and a strong safety culture.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

1.Responsible for load and resource planning, forecasting and various analyses pertaining to load, fuel supply, and generation requirements of the Association. 

2.Provide leadership to the Energy Analyst team with performance management/development, hiring, training, discipline, etc., in accordance with Association expectations and/or policies.  

3.Responsible for ensuring the daily, monthly, and annual settlement transaction data is accurate, complete and in compliance with all processes/procedures and contracts.

4.Responsible for the cost production modeling of generation and purchased power and the processes for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data.

5.Responsible for the monitoring of gas pipelines, correcting imbalances, and minimizing imbalance penalties.

6.Responsible for providing guidance and accountability to direct reports.

7.Manage the various fuel supply and purchased power agreements ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance and advising leadership on potential discrepancies. 

8.Manage the forecasting, reporting, and documentation of fuel, generation, and purchased power costs.

9.Prepare and monitor department budget and provide Key Performance Indicators on the department’s progress towards strategic goals.

10.Advise and communicate with leadership on various issues or anything needing escalation that may arise.

11.Participate on regional energy industry forums or working groups representing and advocating the Association’s interests and positions.

12.Monitor, review and advise leadership on regional fuel supply and purchased power contracts and related regulatory filings.

13.Perform analyses in support of and assist in negotiations for fuel supply, purchased power, and other contract arrangements with gas producers, pipelines and independent power producers.

14.Collaborate with Power Supply, Dispatch, Regulatory, and Accounting to ensure costs of the Association’s generating resources are routinely reviewed, accurately represented and in compliance with various contracts and/or agreements.

15.Coordinate fuel usage with other Railbelt users to ensure the Association’s fuel needs are met.  Review, verify and track interchange transactions of energy purchases and/or sales with other entities.

16.Support and review the preparation of fuel and fuel delivery related regulatory filings.

17.Foster relationships with Alaska’s Railbelt utility stakeholders to maintain support and rapport of the Association.

18.Develop and implement daily management processes to ensure fuel deliveries by the generation load.

19.Develop and maintain alternate fuel supplies sufficient to support the Association’s load under crisis circumstances.

20.Communicate with all necessary stakeholders regarding fuel service interruptions when needed via effective communication and regular in-person outreach.

21.Support and verify daily nominations for the Association’s fuel supplies.  

22.Promote a safety culture in which safety is a value.  This culture is based on joint and individual engagement, ownership, and accountability regarding job safety and responsibility to perform work safely and adhere to safe work practices.

23.Perform the essential functions of the position in a safe and efficient manner.

The above items are not intended to be all inclusive of the essential functions or requirements of this type of work as they are subject to change based on operating necessity.  The employee will also perform other related business duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Energy Supply Manager I

Qualified candidates are required to have:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Three (3) years’ relevant experience.
• A valid driver’s license and a driving record, which is acceptable by the Association’s Driving Policy and insurable by the Association and the Association’s insurance carrier at standard group rates.

Prefer experience in the electric utility industry: utility generation and transmission system operations, power purchase/sales, understanding FERC and NERC regulations, operating policies and contractual requirements.

Energy Supply Manager II

Qualified candidates are required to have:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Five (5) years progressively responsible relevant experience preferably in the utility industry.
• Three (3) years of supervision and/or management experience.
• A valid driver’s license and a driving record, which is acceptable by the Association’s Driving Policy and insurable by the Association and the Association’s insurance carrier at standard group rates.

Prefer experience in the electric utility industry: utility generation and transmission system operations, power purchase/sales, understanding FERC and NERC regulations, operating policies and contractual requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•Supports a culture of safety excellence through active involvement in safety improvement and promotes a sense of shared responsibility for safety.

•Knowledge of the utility industry and infrastructure.

•Knowledge of economic and financial analysis of regulated utilities. 

•Knowledge of utility tariffs and applicable statutes and regulations.

•Knowledge of Cook Inlet fuel supply history, infrastructure, and current situation.

•Knowledge and skill in Alaska regulatory environment and utility tariff issues. 

•Knowledge of Windows environment, including the use of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

•Advanced skill and ability in designing and operating common database software, spreadsheet and project management applications as well as defining and extracting management information for logistical support.

•Advanced skill in mathematical concepts. 

•Skill in analytical tools, system simulation tools and relevant software packages.

•Skill in researching and analyzing data and developing recommendations and/or plans.

•Skill and ability in collaborating when working under deadlines sometimes with multiple concurrent projects and/or activities. 

•Skill in effective and professional verbal and written communication with diverse audiences.

•Skill in negotiation and persuasion with the ability to assertively influence others to reach agreement(s).

•Ability to balance various factors when developing creative solutions.

•Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team setting.

•Ability to produce cogent presentations, contracts, and other written documentation.

•Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex legal documents. 

•Ability to logically solve problems using sound judgment and decision-making methodologies. 

•Ability to facilitate cooperation between work groups and work functionally across all levels of the organization.

•Ability to self-motivate improvement based on successes and failures.

•Ability to analyze processes for efficiency and make recommendations for improvements.

•Embrace and embody the Association’s Core Values through decisions, actions, attitude, and behavior to directly contribute to the success of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; this list is not inclusive of all the physical demands that may be required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•Physical demand activity percentages:

• Major occurs 60% or more of work time.
• Moderate occurs between 20-60% of work time.
• Minor occurs less than 20% of work time.

•Physical demand requirements:

• Ability to understand, read, and carry out written instructions.
• Ability to understand, read, and verify documents electronically, verbally, or hard copy.
• Major amount of standing, sitting, finger use, eye-hand coordination, communicating, hearing, and seeing (near & far).
• Moderate amount of handing of items.
• Minor amount of walking, lifting/pushing up to ten (10) pounds, carrying up to fifty (50) pounds, stair climbing, ladder climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, turning/twisting, bending at waist, feeling/touching of items, foot-hand-eye coordination, and depth perception.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

•The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•This position works primarily in an office setting but will be required to visit generation sites and travel to locations outside the State of Alaska. 

•Noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud in the plant areas.

•Exposure to fumes, dust, mechanical, electrical and safety hazards.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

This position is classified as an exempt, non-represented position; and therefore is not eligible for overtime compensation.  All Association employees are expected to work widely varying amounts of time outside the normal shifts to assist in power restoration or other needs of the Association.

MEA requires a post offer drug test. Any positive test result or refusal to consent will disqualify an applicant from employment.

MEA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Individuals with disabilities requiring a reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in any portion of the application or interview process should advise MEA in advance by calling 907-761-9218.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

To apply, please visit www.mea.coop to submit an application by the closing date.

Matanuska Electric Association, Inc.

163 East Industrial Way (P.O. Box 2929), Palmer, Alaska  99645

Telephone: (907) 761-9218/ Fax:  (907) 761-9264

MEA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Veterans/Disabled employer.

Benefits Include 

•401(k) matching 2%

•Medical, Dental, Vision insurance - $120/month for entire family

•Life insurance 100% paid by MEA

•Long Term Disability 100% paid by MEA

•Employee assistance program

•Paid time off starts at 3.385 hrs/wk

•11.5 paid holidays per year.

•Retirement Defined Benefit plan/Pension