Natural Gas Scheduler and Analyst

Position Location:
Customized Energy Solutions – Philadelphia, PA

Position Description:

Support the efforts of the Fuels and Retail teams through the facilitations of new clients’ entry into retail natural gas markets and the management of customer information for our clients. This role will involve analysis of retail Natural Gas markets, pipeline scheduling, forecasting, settlements and LDC/pipeline imbalance management. This position will also support the marketing efforts of the Fuels and Retail Team as well as the company as a whole.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

This candidate will work with large amounts of transactional data associated with multiple clients’ participation in wholesale and retail natural gas markets. The candidate will be responsible for managing “market entry” enrollment forms for clients, exchanging data with utilities, exchanging data with the client, verifying LDC and pipeline statements, verifying enrollment and billing data analyzing monthly , daily and intraday gas needs, forecasting future requirements related to gas, portfolio analysis, or other natural gas marketplace functions. The candidate will possess and maintain an ongoing understanding of LDC and interstate pipeline market rules and apply this knowledge on behalf of clients in various marketplaces.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Retail and Wholesale Natural Gas energy markets.
• Working knowledge of LDC scheduling, pools, and imbalance management
• Exceptional attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
• Experience in dealing with databases (can be developed)
• Commitment to working seamlessly and openly with a small team devoted to outstanding customer service, personal improvement and company growth.
• Experience with Northeastern LDCs a plus

Relevant Experience:

• Two or more year’s natural gas industry experience in scheduling/analyst position.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field.

TO APPLY: Email cover letter and resume to rgilkey@ces-ltd.com.

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Northeast Power and Natural Gas Trader

Green Mountain Energy Company is looking for a Northeast Power and Natural Gas Trader for our Austin, Texas headquarters location. This highly specialized position will be responsible for the purchase of power products on the OTC and NYISO markets. This role is highly analytical and detailed. The Northeast Power and Natural Gas Trader position reports to the VP of Supply and works closely with the supply team to fulfill the needs of the New York Green Mountain customer base.

Please respond if you think you have what it takes to be a Northeast Power and Natural Gas Trader. For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to us at: bestjobs@GreenMountain.com. The subject field of your email must include the job code PMA051076. Please submit the document in PC compatible Word or rich text file. For a full job description, please visit our website at www.greenmountainenergy.com.

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The Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (www.veic.org), which provides services for Efficiency Vermont - the nation's first statewide 'energy efficiency utility’, is very pleased to announce that we created a three-year partnership with American Municipal Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, to form a new venture known as Efficiency Smart Power Plant (ESPP). VEIC’s wide range of energy efficiency and implementation services will initially serve approximately 50 publicly-owned municipal electric utilities that represent more than 200,000 customers in Ohio.

We are looking for five creative and industrious business leaders to start-up, lead and pave the way for this program to deliver long-term electrical efficiency savings to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, as follows:

Director of Efficiency Smart Power Plant
Director of Business Energy Services
Director of Key Accounts
Retail Efficient Products Market Manager
Senior Technical Specialist

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and proven experience in being a team leader with start-up experience, who delivers results, don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization!

Director of ESPP

Summary:

This position will provide executive management, leadership, and oversight of Efficiency Smart Power Plant service delivery, strategic planning, marketing, policy, and public affairs. This individual will have a primary responsibility for the development, execution, and oversight of agreements with American Municipal Power and their participating member utilities as well as for the achievement of performance goals, including saving 70,000 megawatt hours of electricity annually.

Requirements:

MBA and minimum ten years of management experience, including executive leadership, and a minimum five years supervision of senior managers focused on operations in an organization with an annual budget of $10MM +.

Director of Business Energy Services

Summary:

This position will direct, manage and oversee the operations of the Business Energy Service (BES) work of ESPP, including the development and delivery of energy services to business customers (commercial, industrial, municipal and institutional. This individual will also support the development, and proactive implementation of, the BES team’s strategic plans and initiatives and supervise BES operational staff as needed.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field plus at least ten years of professional experience, and five years experience supervising professional engineering staff and five years of business management experience.

Director of Key Accounts

Summary:

The Director of Key Accounts will lead, direct, and have primary responsibility for the Key Accounts Division for Efficiency Smart Power Plant (ESPP). This position will establish strategic relationships that will deliver qualified business projects from ESPP key business accounts on a continuous basis and provide primary accountability for the delivery of qualified projects on an annual basis that meets specified targets. The Director of Key Accounts will also supervise Key Account staff as necessary.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in business, plus a minimum of 10 years experience and demonstrated success in leading business development strategy and implementation. Experience in a consultative sales organization preferable in business to business energy or professional services.

Retail Efficient Products Market Manager

Summary:

This position will lead the development, implementation and operation of services that affect the consumer, supplier and manufacturer of energy efficient products sold at retail and will collaborate with other Market Managers, both Residential and Business, and supporting services, e.g. Marketing, IT, Planning & Evaluation, Fiscal Administration, etc., to pro-actively identify market needs and develops plans and strategies to address these needs and to achieve Efficiency Smart Power Plant (ESPP) goals and contractual objectives.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in business, or relevant technical field and 8-10 years relevant experience or Master’s degree and 5-7 years relevant experience.

Senior Technical Specialist

Summary:

The Senior Technical Specialist will lead the development and coordination of technical policies, systems and engineering resources for ESPP to ensure the delivery of high quality technical information and services to ESPP staff, subcontractors and customers. This position will also oversee the development, procurement, and maintenance of the technical analysis tools necessary for efficient, appropriate and accurate technical analysis and reporting of efficiency measures while providing assistance and training for ESPP staff in use of technical analysis tools and methods, and assists staff with custom analysis and screening.

Requirements:

Masters degree in engineering or environmental science plus minimum 5 years relevant professional experience. Strong proficiency with detailed engineering analysis, documentation of analysis procedures, development of analysis tools. Strong understanding of building and industrial systems, energy use, construction, and energy analysis techniques.

Complete job descriptions may be found on our website at http://veic.org/jobs

Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to resume@veic.org with the title of the position they are applying for in the subject line. These positions are open until filled, but candidates responding by July 23, 2010 will be considered first.

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Director West Power Mid-Marketing, Houston, TX

Identify, qualify, and develop accounts for the purchase and sale of wholesale energy commodities in the Western US.

Mid-market customer focus: 1. Retail Electric Providers, 2. Small to Mid-Size Utilities, 3. Municipalities, 4. Independent Power Producers and 5. Large Commercial Industrial customers.

The mid-market function will work closely with the West power traders and credit and legal departments to execute profitable transactions.

Bachelor's degree; 5 years direct experience in power mid-marketing. Familiarity with market supply/demand fundamentals and futures market trends. Understand credit and legal aspects of document negotiations including ISDAs, EEIs, NAESBs and WSPPs.

Senior Director, Structured Transactions, Houston, TX

Originate, negotiate and execute complex long-term energy commodity transactions with an emphasis on structured finance (VPP’s, MPP’s, etc).

Work with wholesale buyers, LDC’s, municipalities and power generators to build relationships and negotiate structured commercial transactions.

Responsible for creating, developing and implementing new businesses sectors that focus on energy finance and capital requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, MBA preferred. Direct experience originating and negotiating structured financial transactions with a major energy company or investment bank.

Regional Director- West Origination, Houston or Calgary

Originate, structure, and implement wholesale, long term natural gas transactions in the Western US and Canada.

Network with wholesale buyers, municipalities, LDC’s, oil and gas producers and power generators to originate high value transactions.

Manage a diversified internal deal team to move transaction from start to finish.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 5 years direct experience in gas origination.

Please contact: Randy Ross

R. J. Ross Company
Executive Search
The Woodlands, TX
Office: 281-296-6060
Email: rj@ross-energysearch.com
Website: www.ross-energysearch.com

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Sales Director - Demand Response – Sales103-10

World Energy Solutions Inc. (TSX: XWE; NASDAQ: XWES) is seeking a Director Sales for our Demand Response product line. This position is located at our corporate headquarters in Worcester, MA. World Energy Solutions, Inc. is an energy management services firm that applies an award-winning combination of people, process and technology to help clients manage energy as a strategic asset. To date, the Company has transacted more than $20 billion in energy, demand response and environmental commodities on behalf of its Government, Commercial & Industrial, and Utility customers, creating more than $1 billion in value for them. World Energy is also a leader in the growing global carbon market, where its World Green Exchange® supports the ground-breaking Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative’s (RGGI) cap-and-trade program for CO2 emissions.

World Energy Solutions, Inc., is seeking an experienced, consultative salesperson who is capable of joining and contributing to the growth of the company with a short to little ramp-up period (30 to 90 days). Customer segments may include commercial, industrial, wholesale and government depending upon your area of expertise and geographic area of responsibility.

The ideal candidate must have:

• Unquestionable integrity and solid market reputation
• An Undergraduate Degree (at a minimum)
• Experience selling Demand Response a strong plus
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic and team based work environment
• An understanding of the energy industry
• Experience selling energy related products or services to Fortune 500 companies
• Specific personal and professional goals
• A strong work ethic and the desire to achieve higher levels of income
• Strong organizational and communication skills with both clients and teammates
• The ability to flourish in a commissioned environment
• A demonstrated track record for closing at above-average industry rates

You will be expected to:

• Consistently prospect, qualify and close new business opportunities
• Consistently close “big-ticket” deals
• Identify and present to the decision maker within an organization
• Live up to commitments made to clients, prospects and teammates
• Travel up to 50% of the time
• Work 60 + hrs. per week
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times
• Prioritize responsibilities and plan the day to maximize results
• Track your sales behaviors as well as results
• Sell top of the line products and services on value, not price

Employee Benefits: We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes medical & dental insurance, prescription drug coverage, confidential employee assistance program, pre-tax accounts for health care, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(K) plan, life insurance, 10 paid company holidays, paid vacation and sick time.

To Apply: Please paste the following link into your browser and follow prompts. https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=512663

For additional information please visit our website at www.worldenergy.com

World Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Power Supply & Generation Planner

Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Allegheny), a generation and transmission (G&T) rural electric cooperative, and the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association (PREA), a statewide trade association—both located in Harrisburg, Pa.—seek a candidate for the position of Power Supply & Generation Planner. Both entities are managed by Continental Cooperative Services who will employ the successful candidate. This position reports to the Principal Engineer – Power Supply and is responsible for planning and organizing necessary activities to ensure short-term and long-term, low cost, adequate power supply to the member cooperatives of Allegheny. This position is also responsible for modeling the owning and operating costs of various generation technologies and comparison to market forecasts. The successful candidate should have a minimum of five to 10 years of general experience in the electric utility industry with an emphasis in power supply, modeling, PJM markets, as well as system planning and engineering operations. Candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, economics, business, or finance. Advanced degree in engineering or business desired. P.E. license desirable but not required. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of managing the wholesale procurement of energy and related services in PJM and as such, requires a strong quantitative background with a corresponding understanding of all business and financial implications. The ideal candidate will have a working familiarity with various kinds of generation technologies commonly used in the industry, and pros and cons of each; the ability to evaluate the economics of generation alternatives, including market purchases; and the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with senior management and the board of directors. Candidate must possess proven leadership abilities, work ethically and with integrity, and display original thinking and creativity.

Allegheny is a wholesale power supplier to 14 member electric distribution cooperatives located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and has a total utility plant of approximately $900 million with projected revenues of $215 million in 2010. Allegheny owns 260 MW of generation, with a peak load of approximately 713 MW, and has a diversified power supply portfolio with minimal reliance on carbon-based fuels and significant investment in nuclear and hydropower resources. About 65 percent of Allegheny’s energy supply comes from its clean, stable and relatively low-cost resources. The remaining 35 percent of Allegheny’s power supply comes from market purchases. PREA is a statewide trade association that provides services to 14 member electric distribution cooperatives in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, which enable the member cooperatives to deliver electricity and other programs at the highest value to the consumers and communities they serve. The organizations offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Please submit resume, salary history and expectations, and a minimum of three references to energy@execquest.com. Resumes will not be accepted from third-party contingency recruiters nor a fee paid for any resume that is submitted to be considered. Please submit resumes through the e-mail address provided.

Continental Cooperative Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Robert Half Finance & Accounting

Commercial Analyst

Hartford, CT Energy company is looking for a Commercial Analyst. Responsibilities will include financial, economic and statistical analysis on markets for electricity and related commodities. Other responsibilities will include financial and statistical modeling and data analysis, options evaluations and risk analysis. Required experience includes strong financial modeling experience, strong analytical skills, options evaluations, product cost modeling and analysis and risk analysis. Experience in power analysis or analysis of commodity trading a big plus. VBA experience also a big plus. BS degree required. BS in a quantitative field ( Economics, Math or Engineering preferred. Will consider Finance degrees with strong relevant experience. The salary range is $65,000 - $75,000 plus bonus.

How to Apply
Should you meet the qualifications and want to be considered for this position, please e-mail your resume to Duane E. Sauer @ duane.sauer@roberthalf.com. Reference code DS110680. Should you already be registered with Robert Half, please contact your Robert Half Recruiter directly. All emails are confidential. No relocation.

Founded in 1948, Robert Half Finance & Accounting is the world's first and largest specialized financial recruitment service. We specialize in placing experienced professionals in all areas of accounting, finance, credit and collections, bookkeeping, payroll, audit and taxation. For more than 60 years, we have developed lasting relationships with the industry-leading companies we serve, which gives us access to the best career opportunities for our candidates.

Our parent company, Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI), was the first company in the staffing industry to be added to the S&P 500. We are consistently named to FORTUNE® magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" list and the Forbes Platinum List, and were recently added to The Forbes Global 2000 listing of the world's largest companies.

Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Power Operations Analyst (US Northeast) 

The client, a well-known merchant energy firm, is seeking a Power Operations Analyst to support its North American trading desk. The analyst will work closely with the front office -- Power Trading and FTR teams --as well as back office functions including settlements and IT and liaison with legal and senior management. The person would also be the interface with various ISOs as well as FERC for reporting and compliance. Responsibilities also include analyzing, reporting and communicating on major outputs and market dynamics such as market, regulatory, economic or technical developments, developing and implementing power market strategies and models, continually monitoring and updating all North American ISOs and major utilities. Preferred background: Utilities/IPPs, merchant energy, Wall Street. Career path may lead to trading.

Location: US Northeast
Compensation: Competitive

FTR Strategist for Major Alternative Asset Manager (US NE)

The client, a major international alternative asset manager, is seeking an FTR Strategist for its power trading desk. Strong candidates will have an engineering background, ISO knowledge and experience modeling flows and pricing on US power transmission grids, including the mechanics and dynamics of energy flows and power switching. Hands-on familiarity with power flow modeling software (Dayzer, Promod, PowerWorld, PSSE) required. Preferred candidates will have 7-8 years involvement with power, a proven ability to produce tradeable insights and stints at pedigreed trading firms, power trading desks at investment banks, hedge funds, merchant energy firms, utilities, ISOs.

Location: US Northeast
Compensation: Competitive

Power/Gas Trade Documentation Negotiatior (US NE)

The client, a brand-name investment bank with a top-ranked commodities division, is seeking an experienced negotiator to work on master agreements involving physical commodity trading of power and gas, including ISDA agreements, EEI, NAESB, WSPP. Strong candidates will have knowledge of commodities business and/or related trade issues and 3+ years experience preparing and negotiating master agreement documentation and related credit annexes. Preferred: Experience at utilities, merchant energy firms, bank trading units, independent trading groups. A critical factor is the proven ability to work well internally with sales & trading, credit, legal, regulatory, risk management and operations teams and externally with producer, consumer and financial clients. Knowedge of ISDA North American Power and Gas annexes a must.

Location: Greater New York
Compensation: $120K - $150K. Bonus

Apply to: ghstein@commoditytalent.com +1 917 545-9850

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