Role and Scope of Position

We at NSTAR are seeking a Senior Level Electric Supply Analyst in our electric procurement area. In that position this individual would be responsible for all aspects of procuring energy for our default service with the key objectives of low cost and reliability. This would include in depth analysis of the markets and the forces driving them. This person would need to possess or develop a keen understanding of the NEPOOL markets rules and procedures. Additionally this person would be involved in analyzing and producing testimony in various legal proceedings locally, regionally and nationally. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must.

Essential Functions

• Understands wholesale markets for power and natural gas and how these specifically relate to NSTAR.
• Develops high level of understanding of the market rules, procedures and plans of ISO-NE/NEPOOL and how they impact NSTAR.
• Develops positions that reflect NSTAR's business objectives through coordination with others within/outside the departments and with internal/external legal support.
• Develops analysis and supporting documentation to allow NSTAR to evaluate alternative strategies.
• Drafts filings at FERC that advance NSTAR's objective of lowering costs while maintaining acceptable levels of reliability.
• Supports filings through testimony and analysis.
• Coordinates joint action with other organizations having similar objectives to NSTAR.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge/Skill: Requires technical, quantitative and analytical skills, along with good oral and written communication skills. Requires in depth knowledge of power and natural gas industry as well as regulatory framework.

Education: Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Business, related discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years related experience.

Apply online at www.nstar.com/careers

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and support a diversified environment. It is the policy and practice of NSTAR Electric & Gas to employ persons and to assign work, pay, promote and offer training to all persons on the same basis without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran.

080402

These five (5) positions will be located in either Columbus, OH; Cincinnati, OH; or Waterford, OH.

(#2012) Turbine Engineer (1 opening) - Experience involving gas turbines, checkout and trouble shooting; turbine component repair, vibration analysis, mechanical knowledge of generator, torque converter, steam turbines, and major steam valves.

(#2014) Controls/Electrical Engineer (2 openings) - Electrical and controls, checkout and trouble-shooting. GE Mark V knowledge is a plus for any candidate; breakers, motors, transformers, emissions and combustor tuning, AVR, relay setting, and CEMS equipment.

(#2015) Mechanical Engineer (2 openings) - Balance of plant equipment and/or Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG), checkout and trouble-shooting; pumps, fans, air compressors, boiler code, safety valves, boiler chemistry, control valves, expansion joints, hydraulic systems, and condensers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: BS in Engineering required and 2-13 years of engineering experience. PE or EIT is encouraged.

Note: In order to be counted as an applicant, you must apply via AEP.com.

080115

Unit ID & Department Name: E1-00-0B / Origination – Corp
Office Location: Los Angeles, CA
Reports To: BU39
FLSA Class / EEOC Code: Exempt - tbd / tbd
Effective Date: May 2007
Title Code / Position #: tbd / tbd
Grade: SP06
MRP: $tbd

Summary of Responsibilities, Essential Duties & Expectations:
Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. is seeking a Product Director, Load Response for a position in our West Region located in Los Angeles, CA.  This position reports to the Sr. Director, Product Management – Energy Technology Services.

The Product Director, Load Response will support leading edge products that enable our customers to use energy more efficiently and cut overall energy costs in accordance with the opportunities and requirements of specific control areas.  The program will involve interaction with internal departments, retail customers, third party vendors, and the ISO to coordinate the sale of products, deployment of information technology, and payment for performance. The Product Director will have revenue/gross margin responsibility in addition to accountability for business line profitability for NewEnergy’s Load Response products in the CALIFORNIA ISO(s).

• Provide expertise on specific ISO Load Response programs, applicable ISO market products, and technological requirements for participating in those programs

• Work with Legal, Operations, Pricing and Marketing to ensure all capabilities are developed and/or in place to sell and deliver the products (such as development of contract, creation of process flow materials, development of marketing collateral)

• Coordinate with, and support, Sales to monitor the pipeline, provide information to customers, and close deals

• Manage to launch of products into the marketplace via tradeshows, customer events, etc.

• Manage vendor relationships

• Liaise with regulatory department to monitor ongoing regulatory and legal environment affecting Load Response programs

• Coordinate operational support for installation of meters, settlement and customer compensation

• Continuously track P&L for the products

• Coordinate collection and analysis of customer data in order to develop or improve products

• Evaluate our position relative to competition, including products, business model, strengths, and weaknesses

Qualifications (Skills/Competencies, Experience, Education/Training):
Skills / Competencies:

• Ability to understand complicated power pool rules and coordinate a technical program involving many internal departments and external vendors

• Ability to team with other internal departments and drive them to a common goal

• Ability to communicate directly with retail customers to convey value propositions, technical requirements, and close deals

• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills

• Excellent interpersonal communications, writing and presentation skills

• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years experience in the wholesale or retail energy industry

Education/Training:

• Bachelors degree required

Apply online Job ID# 1374 (CA)

 080401.

System Coordinator
Experienced, NERC certified System Operator responsible for controlling Seminole's generating units/transmission system to provide reliable & economical energy while supporting the integrity of Florida's power grid in accordance with national & regional standards. Requires AS/AA degree in electrical technology or equivalent training. 5 years in power systems operations, including transmission switching & clearance procedures, generating plant control & interconnected system operations. Must establish & retain applicable NERC certified operator status. Subject to 24 hour on call, rotating shifts & some holidays. Occasional overnight travel.

System Operations Scheduler
Plan operational scheduling of power supply resources & demand side management. Requires BA/BS or equivalent power system operation experience (may substitute 2 years experience for each year of academics); 6+ years experience in power system operations involving analysis of power supply costs/load forecasting/evaluation of interchange scheduling costs; & thorough understanding of economic dispatch concepts & electric generation.

EOE. Smoke/drug free workplace. Excellent salaries/benefit plans. Apply online: www.seminole-electric.com (use Employment Opportunities link) or fax to 813-739-1317.

080328

Portfolio Optimization Analyst (Boston)
Location: Suez LNG NA, LLC Boston, MA
Reports to: TBD
Status: Salary, Exempt
Purpose
The responsibilities of the position fall into the following main categories:

Developing Downstream LNG Business Expertise on LNG Portfolio level

• Work closely with the Sales Group and Commercial Operations to understand the Northeast physical gas market, the SLNGNA sales structures, the portfolio of sales, storage and transportation assets and the risks and opportunities for growth.
• Work closely with SLNGNA Portfolio Management Group to understand the existing valuation and hedging models for deals originating from the Sales Group and how these deals relate to downstream asset optimization.
• Work closely with SLNGNA Portfolio Management Group, Commercial Operations and Global LNG Group to better understand our LNG supply chain and how it relates to downstream asset optimization.

Market research and Economic Analysis

• Research trends and stay abreast of developments in Northeast Energy markets.
• Perform economic modeling and analysis to help develop asset optimization, risk mitigation and growth strategies.

Financial Modeling with focus on Physical assets optimization strategy

• Work closely with SLNGNA Portfolio Management Group and SENA Quantitative Services on development of new sophisticated asset optimization and risk management models/tools.
• Work closely with SLNGNA Portfolio Management Group, Sales and Commercial Operations to identify and model the risks and opportunities relating to our effort to optimize SLNGNA’s gas sendout, storage and transportation capacity.
• Work closely with Supply Portfolio Optimization Manager to coordinate SLNGNA’s downstream physical asset optimization strategies with LNG supply optimization strategies.
• Work closely with SLNGNA Portfolio Management Group and SENA Project Advisory and Business Development Groups to model growth opportunities in New England and Northeast energy markets.

Portfolio Monitoring, Optimization and Reporting

• Work closely with SLNGNA Portfolio Management Group and Commercial Operations to develop models to continuously identify, monitor and optimize the underlying Intra-month Sales Portfolio (i.e. operation and logistic problems, supply disruptions, spot opportunities).
• Responsible for creating, improving and running reports to effectively track and monitor changes in market conditions and how these could impact the underlying portfolio.
• Improve the Intra-month Hedge Requirement models to better manage volumetric risks and cash price risk.

Portfolio Models integration

• Work with the rest of SLNGNA Portfolio Management Group on portfolio model integration.

Requirements
Essential Skills and Capabilities

• Requires knowledge of commodity and financial derivative markets.
• Requires knowledge of derivatives valuation, structuring, VAR and hedging.
• Requires knowledge of mathematics, statistics and optimization principles.
• Requires knowledge of economics and modeling of supply and demand.
• Requires strong analytical and modeling skills.
• Requires strong market research skills.
• Requires sufficient programming skills and familiarity with numerical procedures.
• Requires knowledge and exposure to modeling in Excel, Access/VBA/Matlab/SAS/S-plus and/or other business modeling software applications.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• Requires the ability to manage the details without losing sight of the bigger picture and validating results with real world situations and examples.
• Requires ability to think independently.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Requires exceptional organizational skills, with an ability to remain flexible.
• Requires strong report development and reporting skills.
• Requires the ability to travel on short notice if required.
• Ability to meet the highest attendance requirements.

Experience/ Education

• Advanced degree in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Applied Economics, Operations Research, Quantitative Finance or Financial Engineering is required.
• Certifications in Finance (CFA, FRM, PRM), Mathematics or Statistics related are a plus.
• 1-3 years of business, financial, economic, quantitative or optimization analysis and modeling experience required.
• Natural Gas / LNG / Electric Power / Energy industry background is desirable.
• Experience in structuring and valuation of real options is a plus.
• Experience in scheduling, storage, pipeline capacity, power generating assets optimization is a plus.

Working Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SUEZ North America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Forward resume and letter of interest online at www.sueznergyna.com.

080328.

Director Corporate IT System Planning
Columbus, OH 43226

American Electric Power is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. AEP ranks among the nation’s largest generators of electricity, owning more than 38,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the U.S. AEP also owns the nation’s largest electricity transmission system, a nearly 39,000-mile network that includes more 765 kilovolt extra-high voltage transmission lines than all other U.S. transmission systems combined. AEP’s transmission system directly or indirectly serves about 10 percent of the electricity demand in the Eastern Interconnection, the interconnected transmission system that covers 38 eastern and central U.S. states and eastern Canada , and approximately 11 percent of the electricity demand in ERCOT, the transmission system that covers much of Texas.

Job Description:
This position serves as the main liaison between IT and the corporate functions of AEP.  A primary role is bringing IT expertise and strategy to bear as an enabling resource to support both current business activities and future strategic direction.  As planning director, the incumbent will actively guide and participate in the formulation of the IT strategic plan as it relates to the business strategy.   

This individual will collaborate with business management in the planning, definition and implementation of information technology solutions to maximize AEP’s return on technology investments. The candidate will directly manage professional staff including Business Systems Analysts, Systems Architects and Project Managers. This individual will work closely with application development and support, infrastructure and external vendor resources to coordinate the activities across the IT System Development Lifecycle.

• Plan and coordinate the delivery of IT system development projects, whether internally or externally sourced, to the Corporate functions.

• Provide thought leadership and strategic direction in meeting business goals and solving business problems through the application of technology.

• Provide oversight and direction for the Corporate portfolio of IT projects, including facilitation of joint prioritization of IT work.

• Manage the financial aspects of the Corporate IT Systems Planning department as well as the IT capital budget allocated to the Corporate functions.

• Participate as a member of the IT Leadership Team.

• Partner with key users, business leads, and project sponsors to understand the needs of the business and determine appropriate solutions to meet them.

• Lead cross-functional work groups to identify and document detailed requirements, workflow, information sources and distribution paths, and system specifications.

• Coordinate work with software vendors as necessary.

• Determine short and long term solutions to resolve pressing business process and technology issues.

• Develop comprehensive business cases with cost/benefit component for proposed investments in information technology.

• Work closely with application development, support and infrastructure to provide business management with a clear and accurate assessment of project status.

• Chair regularly scheduled meetings to review project status, prioritize new requests and address outstanding issues.

• Direct the growth and development of Corporate IT planning personnel

Experience Required:

Education:  BA or BS Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience: 10 Years (15 preferred) of IT-related experience demonstrating steady progression in responsibilities held.

• At least 10 years of corporate business process experience, with a strong preference to candidates with electric utility corporate support experience.  

• More specifically, the candidate should have an intimate working knowledge of the finance and accounting, human resources, supply chain and information technology functions.   

• Working knowledge of legal, audit, and corporate communications functions would be preferable.   

• Successful experience managing and performing within consultative work environments and highly matrixed organizations is a must have.

Apply Online
Employer Job Code: 26023

080328

Manager, Project Management
Reports to: Director of Business Services
Location: Houston
Status: Exempt
Job Functions
Essential Functions

• Manage the full lifecycle of Project management activities; both strategy and execution, for enterprise-level Information Technology projects including Siebel, Lodestar, and custom built in house applications.
• Lead cross functional teams in development of business requirements and facilitate meetings with subject matter experts to support Retail business projects. Build consensus within team on project goals and requirements. Facilitate detailed requirements gathering and project documentation.
• Develop project plans, set and manage timeline for projects, delegate and track results, act to keep cross functional team on schedule and on budget. Report project status regularly with retail leadership team and raise issues and recommend solutions as needed.
• Oversee user acceptance testing of system improvement projects and facilitate creation of new business processes as needed by the new system functionality. Act as project leader/change agent to ensure effected business groups within retail group embrace process changes. Bring team to consensus on which department will own new system functionality and or business processes.
• Work with out side consultants as needed to develop applications necessary to deliver business requirements.
• Supervise allocated staff, including evaluations, feedback on job performance and goal setting.

Requirements

• Essential Physical Abilities
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy.

Education /Experience
The ideal candidate will have:

• Completed an undergraduate degree in Computer science, MIS/CIS or Engineering
• 5+ years experience in technology related project management around enterprise IT systems, proven experience leading project teams a must
• Experience with energy related IT system projects strongly preferred. Experience with risk management related projects a plus.
• Industry certification or formal training in Project Management preferred

Working Environment

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SUEZ North America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Forward resume and letter of interest online at www.sueznergyna.com.

080328.

Manager
Power Scheduling, Transmission and Reconciliation

Shell Trading Gas and Power Company, Coral Energy, is seeking a Power Scheduling, Transmission and Reconciliation Manager for their Two Houston Center office in Houston, Texas. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• All power scheduling for the South Region, which encompasses the ERCOT, SPP, Entergy, SOCO, FCC and TVA markets
• Procurement and proper utilization of all South Region Transmission
• Reconciliation of all power transmission, trading and ISO settlement disputes

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage South Region Power Scheduling Personnel
• Power Scheduling
  • Ensure all scheduling functions for the South Region are completed in a timely fashion
  • Ensure all deal entries for day ahead trade desk are complete and correct
  • Ensure proper handling of congestion and portfolio transfers
  • Stay current with EEI and requirements of regional scheduling authorities in order to prevent economic loss
  • Nucleus
    • Work with IT to ensure the maintenance of Nucleus to allow for the timely entry and disposition of all trades
    • Ensure the upkeep of points, pools and such information as needed in Nucleus to allow for the correct scheduling/disposition of all power trades
  • nMarket

• Work with the Structure Group to ensure nMarket allows interface between Nucleus and the Texas Market LinK

• Open Access Technologies, Inc  (OATI)

• Provide direction and training in all aspects of tagging and adjustments using OATI

• Transmission
  • Ensure access and integrity of access to all regional transmission providers
  • Stay current with all functions and information concerning transmission providers – Open Access Transmission Tariff
  • Coordinate all long term transmission request and required agreements and studies
• Reconciliation

• Provide for all reconciliation of all customer discrepancies and problem trades
• Reconcile and enter all book outs, damages, mismatch fees and trades resulting from such occurrences
• Settlement of all disputed trades – research and determine the corrective action needed for all disputed trades
• Reconciliation and settlement of all transmission billing
• Main point of contact between Trading and Accounting
• Work with accountants to ensure proper dispersal of all debits and credits from ERCOT ISO and other regional transmission providers

• Position works closely with marketing, accounting, IT, legal and credit
• Some travel will be required

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant experience
• Minimum of three years power scheduling experience (preferably in the ERCOT market) preferred
• Familiarity with ERCOT Protocols, specifically those sections pertaining to power scheduling
• Working knowledge of EEI
• Familiarity with ISO/TSO tariffs in the South Region Markets
• Basic understanding of the upcoming ERCOT Nodal Market rules
• Prior experience in managing professionals preferred
• Must be well organized and comfortable working in a stressful, demanding, fast paced and constantly changing working environment
• Proven quantitative/qualitative analytical abilities, coupled with ability to produce high quality/accurate work under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with: Nucleus, n-Market, Endur, Microsoft Excel, and Access

The Shell Group offers an outstanding benefits package.  In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online candidate profile at www.shell.com/careers .  No phone inquiries will be accepted.. 

080110.

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform valuation of retail electric supply deals in support of Energy Marketing’s efforts in the electric retail market.

ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate customer electric requirements to develop supply proposals. Develop pricing and prepare contracts for various types of supply products.
• Develop a thorough understanding of competitive electric markets to be able to determine cost to serve customers.
• Analyze utilities bundled and unbundled tariffs to be able to compare utility pricing with the company’s offerings.
• Maintain and support retail pricing models for electric operations.
• Provide training and support to Sales for building market expertise and in presenting supply options to customers.
• Assist in developing, implementing and timing entry for the new electric retail markets.
•  Perform billing interface and problem resolution.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• An undergraduate degree in operations research, marketing, accounting or related field is preferred.
• 2-5 years experience in a marketing or customer service environment, preferably in an energy environment preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a commitment to customer service.
• Quantitative, analytical problem-solving skills. Strong Excel skills required.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work in a high volume work environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work as a team player.

Apply online

080326

Sr. Director, Product Management – Electricity Products

Summary of Responsibilities, Essential Duties & Expectations:

The Sr. Director, Product Management – Electricity Products has end-to-end responsibility for product development and on-going management of the electricity product category. Draws on CNE capabilities to establish strategic positioning, target market, sales and marketing approach, pricing and legal requirements, and any other support needed to maximize the value to CNE and its customers from the product category. Extensive travel may be required. Specific responsibilities include:

Work with management team to shape and develop product strategies that will increase the long term growth and profitability of CNE.
Work with multi-disciplined teams to enhance products and develop new products that meet customer needs.
Provide a market-centered and integrating influence across the company.
Ensure operational capabilities exist to support and bill the products.
Coordinate product pricing activities as necessary.
Provide product expertise to support sales as necessary to close deals.
Ensure sales force is trained and prepared to sell the products.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Manage relationships with vendors/suppliers, if applicable.

Qualifications (Experience, Competencies, Skills, Education):

Skills / Competencies:
Proven track record developing and growing commercial business opportunities
Ability to think strategically and tactically in a competitive business arena
Ability to effectively build, motivate and coordinate teams
Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with internal and external clients
General knowledge of state electric retail access rules; general knowledge of regional power pool rules a plus
General knowledge of the order-to-cash process specific to a retail energy business a plus
Initiative, creativity, follow-through, and a strong work ethic
Excellent interpersonal communications, writing and presentation skills

Experience:
A minimum five years experience in the wholesale or retail energy industry, or prior experience working as a Product Manager in another industry

Education/Training:
A Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree a plus

Apply online

080103

PPL Services is seeking three Accounting Specialists in our office in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities:

• Perform highly specialized accounting work requiring comprehensive knowledge of accounting and financial theory and principles (including SFAS 133), with a particular emphasis on accounting for wholesale electricity markets.
• Utilize accounting and management information systems to identify, analyze and interpret financial information including profitability, budget/actual variance analysis and balance sheet reviews.
• Prepare various reports for internal and external customers, including quarterly SEC reporting.
• Identify efficiencies and lead efforts to automate and/or improve accounting processes and controls.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal customers and/or functional business lines.
• Perform special ad hoc analyses, as required.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must meet the basic qualifications to receive consideration.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting/Business/Finance required.

Other Qualifications:

• A minimum of four years accounting experience is preferred. Professional certification (i.e., CPA, CMA, CIA, etc.) or MBA desirable.
• Ability to interpret and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to complex energy transactions.
• Derivative experience preferred. Utility industry experience preferred.
• Highly dependable and accountable, with strong degree of ownership over work.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Familiarity with PeopleSoft General Ledger, Zai*net, and/or Fuelworx helpful.
• Willingness to work overtime required to meet the demands of rigorous accounting deadlines.

For consideration for this position and to view other opportunities at PPL, use on-line tool at www.pplweb.com. Click on “Careers”, “Job Postings”, select position interested in, then “Online Response Form”.

PPL is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace - M/F/D/V

080324

Analyst I to Principal Analyst

This position will be posted in a range from Analyst I to Principal Analyst (Natural Gas)

Will pay relocation, position based in Columbus Ohio. Salary range from 69K to 108K

Responsible for North American natural gas price forecasting to support resource and strategic planning including assessment of: natural gas demand, supply, storage, financial instruments (forwards), basis differentials, transportation rates and integration with other fuels.   

Additionally responsible for near-term natural gas fundamentals and the impact to company assets including storage inventories, extreme weather and force majeure events. Must also maintain a global perspective of LNG demand, supply, transportation and infrastructure.   

Responsible for monitoring federal and state natural gas-related policy issues in order to contribute to the development of AEP positions.  Other ad hoc analysis to address immediate problems or needs.

Work Hours/ Travel Requirements
Traditional work hours with additional hours as needed.   Infrequent overnight travel.

Bachelor’s degree (technical emphasis preferred).  Minimum of five years direct natural gas production, marketing, transportation, regulatory or market analysis experience.

Special qualifications
Proficiency with MS Excel; working knowledge of statistical data analysis.

In order to be tracked and considered, all applicants must apply via AEP.com

080324.

Manager of Power Fundamental Analysis

Our client has us doing a search for a Manager Fundamental Analysis.  This person will provide short and long term fundamental analysis of North American Power Markets in the Northeast and PJM.  Candidate will be responsible for providing market outlooks thru developing and implementing fundamental models of demand, supply and pricing in US power markets.  Responsible for leading and mentoring analysts.  Bachelors in Quantitative oriented field, masters a plus.  6+ years of fundamental analysis experience.

Director Producer Services, Houston

Houston based and a leader in Asset Management, Trading, Optimization, Storage & Transportation, Scheduling, and Producer Services.  You will use your experience in building and maintaining business relationships with the natural gas producing community to provide supply diversity to existing and growing marketing and asset management business.  This requires broad experience within the natural gas marketplace and firm understanding of the producer business. This position will market risk management and gas aggregation services to the E&P community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Negotiate binding contracts for the purchase of short term and long term natural gas supply.
• Develop new suppliers to provide aggregation and risk management services too. 
• Drive profits and  develop the existing customer base.  You will also perform as a member of a trading/marketing team.
• Ability to effectively respond to inquiries from management, colleagues and customers.  Supply and purchasing in Appalachia and northeast region. 
• Utilization of key relations in Appalachia and northeast region.

Risk Control Analyst, Houston

Fast growing, energetic energy company located in Houston, Texas.  Core business revolves around Asset Management, Gas Storage, Trading & Marketing.  You will analyze and report position, and profit and loss (P/L); (e.g., cash monthly physical, cash monthly financial, cash month transportation, storage) by region. Assists in developing and implementing models and applications for reporting risk information. Analyzes and reports compliance.

Responsibilities: Analyzes, reconciles and reports daily position and P/L for market moves, day over day shift, and impact of changes to new and existing deals.  Aggregates and reviews Daily Position Report for accuracy, mark-to-market, valuation, liquidity, and operational risks Monitors Value At Risk (VAR) for limits associated with risk; Values options to track daily pricing.

Senior Quantitative Analyst
Current position openings in St. Louis,  Houston, Chicago, Ann Arbor, Newark.

Non regulated energy services provider, integrated trading & marketing, and major utility needs Senior Quantitative Analyst to perform highly complex energy market analysis.

Core focus includes:
Advanced model development for pricing energy derivatives, retail load deals, structured transactions and physical energy assets.  Additional requirements include understanding of physical and financial instruments, options, FTR, ARR, cross-commodity products, price and load forecasting, optimization, simulations, risk management)  Advanced computer skills in Visual Basic, VBA, Matlab, C/C++, @Risk, SQL.  Degree in Engineering, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.

You will provide complex quantitative analysis of cross commodity markets, electricity, natural gas, emissions, to extract value and structure transactions.

Vice President Of Origination (Gas & Power) – Midwest

Fortune 500 Energy Trading with focus in the development of Power and Gas origination services in the northeast.  This executive level position requires a unique background in team development, P/L, strategic planning, and most importantly, experience with both power and gas.  This position will be responsible for the development of a team of professionals focused on business development with LDC’s, Municipals, Large Commercial End-Users and related in the northeast.

Sr. ISO Reporting Specialist Northeast

Our client is one of the leading Merchant Energy company’s in the country.  They are a wholesale power generation company, primarily engaged in the ownership and operation of power generation facilities and the sale of energy, capacity and related products in the United States and internationally.

• This position is responsible for the accurate and timely daily and monthly analysis of ISO statements and dispute resolution for power marketing.
• Working closely with the power trading desks, regulatory affairs personnel and FERC legal counsel, monitor and reconcile ISO statements  using nMarket to analyze data and resolve discrepancies with ISO statements.
• Compile disputes discovered during analysis of ISO statements, prepare documentation to support claims, submit to ISO, and follow through with ISO to obtain maximum dollar value for products sold to the ISO.
• Analyze settlements with respect to special contracts with the ISO.  Consistently update and review changes to ISO market rules.  Create Daily Management reports to reflect ISO revenues, unit expenses for analysis of trading strategy. 

Sr. Pricing Analyst New Jersey

Responsibilities:
Model energy assets and complex transactions including power generation, tolling transactions, load following/full requirements transactions, sales off of existing assets, asset acquisitions, storage options, fuel transportation, and long term fixed price energy purchases and sales by utilizing a variety of internal and external valuation models.

Manage large scale and complex valuation projects from the perspective of the Structure desk.  Perform various sensitivity and scenario analyses on current and potential transactions.

Qualifications:
Experience with structured transaction valuation and electricity and fuels forward analysis. Experience in a consulting/project-oriented environment is a plus. Advanced knowledge of asset valuation, transaction valuation, and electricity and fuel pricing fundamentals.

Sr. Market Analyst Transmission, New York, New Jersey

You will be  part of the Power Finance’s quantitative analysis team.  Responsibility’s include  market tracking, fundamental power market forecasts and gross margin projections for existing generation portfolios and prospective projects.  Developing forecasts of fuel, emission and power prices, using both in-house fundamental models and external market sources; forecasting the profitability of a portfolio of generating units, load contracts and hedges.  This includes  third-party assets or development opportunities, for use in economic cost benefit analysis of potential transactions, major investments, asset life-cycle decisions, business planning and strategy; and effectively communicating these forecasts to the rest of the company and fostering the development of a consensus forecast view.  

Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Economics, or other quantitative discipline, or equivalent experience.  Experience in wholesale power markets. In-depth production cost modeling experience (e.g. Promod, Prosym, Aurora, UPlan, etc.), preferably in nodal configuration. Good understanding of LMP construct.

Director Power Origination, Northeast
Fortune 300 Energy Trading

Business development of mid & long term structured transactions in NYISO and NE ISO.  Full requirements load serving transactions.  Developed relationships with market participants

For details or to apply, please send resume and contact Steven at: shadnot@rwr.com

If you are interested in or need a more detailed description of these job opportunities email your resume to:

Steven R. Hadnot
Director Energy Search
Richard, Wayne & Roberts
713-358-7261 or email: shadnot@rwr.com

Renewable Energy - Wind Developers
Location is Open

Growing Renewable Energy company is looking for Wind Developers to develop new Greenfield sites and evaluate potential acquisitions throughout various regions in the U.S. and Canada. The group is actively developing projects alongside landowners across the country and currently bidding on projects in various stages of development. The group also works with regional wind developers in a joint-venture to enhance their development activities and expedite the process.

This company is looking for someone who wants to build a wind business in an entrepreneurial environment and to join a team of successful executive level managers from the energy and environmental industries. They offer competitive salary, excellent benefits and a work environment that offers ample opportunities for learning and career development. Great opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit and is dedicated to success and looking for a challenge.

If you are interested in or need a more detailed description of these job opportunities email your resume to: Kpickett@rwr.com 

Kristi Pickett
Energy Search Consultant
Richard, Wayne & Roberts

Power Scheduler – Austin, TX– World leading renewable energy company is looking for a Power Scheduler/Analyst to work on a Real Time desk. This person will be managing the company’s ERCOT portfolio. They will be doing some trading, but not a large book. ERCOT experience is a plus! Looking for candidates that are up and coming with a few years experience who are creative and who can show initiative. This is a great opportunity to get in with a growing renewable energy company. If you are interested then please contact Kristi Pickett at kpickett@rwr.com. For additional opportunities in the renewable space, including wind or solar development then please forward your resume to Kristi Pickett.

Basis Trader – Austin, TX – World leading renewable energy company is looking for a Basis Trader. This person will be trading around transmission and work with the schedulers and traders. Responsible for transmission strategy and commercial transmission deals. For additional information please contact Kristi Pickett at kpickett@rwr.com.

Southwest Origination Manager

Our client is a leading Gas and Power Marketing organization that plans to increase their focus on Origination, specifically in the Southwest.  They are currently conducting a search for a Southwest Origination Manager to be located in their Southern California office. 

Key accountabilities for the role include the following:

• Assist VP in development and implementation of strategic growth initiatives such and the long term strategy.
• Perform direct management of region origination staff including development of performance contracts and mid year and year end performance reviews.
• Maintain and manage relationships with key target accounts.
• Maintain and foster internal relationships with key internal customers – trading, financial products and strategic origination.
• Assist VP in Delivery of the SW P&L group target with an associated individual component.
• Continuously Identify origination candidates for succession planning.
• Coordinate account allocation and responsibility for each originator/marketer with VP.
• Take primary role in training and developing new origination hire(s).
• Maintain focus on region expenses to ensure cost target is met.
• Network with internal management team peers to identify opportunities for sharing of best practices.

This is a natural gas related position.  However, some knowledge of the western power markets would be very beneficial. 

Please contact Ryan Allen for more details.
Office:  713-358-7209
E-mail:  rallen@rwr.com

Fundamental Analyst- Emissions - Houston
Client has us doing a search for a Fundamental Emissions Analyst will assist in efforts to design, build and maintain  models for  emissions, coal and power markets.  The candidate will monitor and incorporate emission regulations into models, evaluate market fundamentals and create balance sheets to support commercial opportunities.  4+ years of fundamental analysis of energy markets.  Ability to work with large datasets.  Programming experience Excel/VB, Matlab is a plus

Sales Rep- Houston
Leading provider of fundamentals-based market intelligence to the wholesale power trading industry has us doing a search for an Account Manager to call on Power Traders in the Houston market.  The ideal candidate will either have experience in a sales role calling on the trading industry or a trader/broker that would like to make the transition to a sales role.  Very competitive base and total comp package.

Meteorologist- Houston
Investment bank has us doing a search for a Meteorologist to set up their desk.  The person will be responsible for setting up and managing the forecasting, analysis and valuation activities required to manage the weather exposures faced by traders

Power Structuring Analyst- Houston
Investment Bank in Houston has us doing a search for a Structuring Analyst with experience structuring and pricing power transactions.  Candidate must have strong Structuring experience in the Northeast markets.  3 + years experience.  Advanced degree a plus. 

Power Fundamental Analyst- Houston
Client has us doing a search for a power fundamental Analyst.  The candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining models to predict power market demand and supply fundamental drivers and corresponding prices in the power markets.  These are both short and long term models.

Physical Gas Trader- 2 positions- West and Rockies– Houston
Natural Gas marketer has us doing a search for a physical Gas Trader.  This person will be responsible for ensuring the companies trading strategy around transportation and storage is properly executed on assigned pipelines. 

Gas Schedulers- Houston
Investment Bank in Houston has us searching for multiple gas schedulers to schedule Northeast, Midwest, West AND Gulf Coast Pipes. This is an opportunity for someone to help create processes and systems by which the bank will conduct their scheduling.

Power Schedulers- New York
Investment Bank in NYC has us searching for multiple power schedulers to Schedule in each of the markets ERCOT and West. 

Large C&I Retail Sales Reps- Houston, Dallas, NY, NJ, NEPOOL

Established, reputable REP is looking for strong sales candidates in the Houston, Dallas, NY, NJ, and MA market places.  Candidate must have a strong quantifiable track record selling to large C&I’s.  Territories wide open.

Quantitative Analyst- Structuring Experience
Develop models supporting the portfolio valuation and risk management functions.  Candidate will provide advanced and technical quantitative methods in support of portfolio optimization, risk management and trading.  Valuation of physical and financial trading instruments and derivatives.  Work with Structured Deal group to understand how deals have been modeled, how they will be entered into trading system and how they are to be modified over time.  Develop reporting and analysis tools for trading group.  Measure impact of stress tests, hedging strategies, and risks across various commodities and regions.  PHD preferred, MS required.

Credit Analyst- Houston
Credit Analyst will join a team responsible for setting and maintaining credit limits and relationships with external counterparties while also seeking to minimize and mitigate the credit risk in new transactions and existing portfolio.  The credit analyst will work with the Origination, trading, and market risk group to prioritize opportunities and streamline the execution of transactions.

Contract Negotiator/Administrator- Houston
Our client has us doing a search for a Contract administrator that will request and negotiate industry standard terms and conditions in agreements for gas, power, and other contracts.  Candidate must possess 2+ years in negotiating standard terms in natural gas OR power contracts, including NAESB, ISDA OR EEI. 

Sr. Risk Control Analyst- Houston
Leading Energy Marketing Company has us doing a search for a Sr. Risk Control Analyst that will be responsible for measuring, reporting and monitoring various risk metrics. This candidate will be responsible for trade data reporting, VaR explanation, limit monitoring (stop loss, authorized trader, position limit, and VaR limits) This position will interact with trading, operations, controllers, and strategies groups.   Candidate must possess experience in a risk control environment.

Risk Analyst- Houston
This candidate is going to assist in developing risk projects and risk modeling.  Responsible for identifying, assessing and monitoring all aspects of risk management process.  Strong knowledge of risk management, VaR, Monte Carlo simulations and/or option pricing models.  Requires experience with power and gas transactions and associated assets.

Other jobs we are actively working on:

• Credit Manager- Houston
• Settlements Analysts (financial, gas and power positions available)- Houston and New York
• Settlements Manager (financial, gas and power positions available)- Houston and Northeast
• Sales Manager- Houston- C&I Sales Reps.
• Structuring Analyst- Houston
• Pricing Analyst- Houston
• Power Schedulers- ERCOT, PJM, MISO- Houston
• Quantitative Analyst-Houston
• Manager of Quantitative Analytics- Houston

Some of our clients provide relocation assistance so contact me if that is something you need.  If you are interested in or need a more detailed description of these job opportunities email your resume to: tallen@rwr.com 

Truett Allen
Energy Search Director
Richard, Wayne & Roberts

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• Responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the 600 MW pulverised coal fired power plant located on the island of Luzon, Philippines.
• Manage all aspects of plant operation, maintenance, administration, staff management (250 people) and budgeting activities at the facility.

Reporting Line: Reports to the Calaca Chief Executive Officer.

Location: Calaca, Philippines

Special conditions: Based at the plant.

Principal Functions:

• Ensure implementation of effective and economical operating and maintenance methods, techniques, policies and procedures to optimize availability and efficiency.
• Develop plant budgets in accordance with corporate budgeting practices. Monitor and control plant expenditures within the developed budgets.
• Establish and maintain effective plant monitoring and reporting systems.
• •Ensure that all necessary operating permits and consents are obtained and maintained.
• Ensure that the facilities are compliant with all regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that adequate, well-trained personnel are available to effectively carry out plant activities.
• Ensure that Root Cause Analyses of incidents are performed and reported in accordance with company procedures.
•  Ensure operational coordination with commercial (trading) activities.
• Negotiate and administer operation and maintenance contracts, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• 4 year Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering.
• Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.

Languages:

• Fluent in English: ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English, both internally within the company and externally with customers, suppliers, governmental organizations and others as required.

Experience:

• 10 to 15 years of professional experience in Power Generation facilities.
• Experience with coal-fired power plants is preferred.
•  Experience with a multi-national corporation in a cross-cultural environment is a plus.

Competencies:

Ability to:

• Develop and manage budgets.
• Administer commercial contracts.
• Resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Culturally adaptable and sensitive to the Filipino working environment.
• Autonomous: take initiative and organize work in an independent manner.
• Team management, team player, stress-resistant.

SUEZ Energy International, a division of SUEZ-Tractebel S.A., is an equal opportunity employer

Thank you for applying online through the career section of Suez:

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Area of Responsibility: Leads the refurbishment project of a coal power plant of 600 MW.

Reporting Line: Reports to the Calaca Chief Executive Officer.

Location: Calaca, Philippines

Special conditions: Contract duration: 2 years.

Principal Functions:

• Manage the Consultant’s activities for the Calaca Refurbishment Project.
• In conjunction with the Project Development team, Calaca management, and the Consultant, evaluate and select the EPC Refurbishment Contractor(s).
• Manage the EPC Refurbishment Contractor(s).
• Evaluate the condition of the Calaca plant (all systems; all equipment), identifying those items which require refurbishment / replacement; prioritize by urgency.
• Determine which items can or must be done immediately to maintain reliability, current capacity, mechanical integrity, environmental compliance and safety.
• Identify environmental concerns, which require remediation (urgent and long term).
• Determine which items require long lead times for delivery and treat their evaluation as high priority.
• Develop a scope of work, a draft schedule and a cost estimate for the immediate work and the refurbishment work; discuss with and obtain approval from CEO and Lead Project Developer.
• Draft requests for proposals and EPC refurbishment contracts for the EPC Refurbishment Contractor(s)
• Evaluate the EPC Refurbishment Contractor bids and present the evaluation with a recommendation to the CEO and Lead Project Developer.
• Negotiate the EPC Refurbishment Contract(s).
• Manage the EPC Refurbishment Contract(s).
• Evaluate the plant staff organization and recommend changes, if any, to the CEO.
• Evaluate the plant staff’s capabilities and recommend changes, if any.
• In conjunction with the Plant Manager manage the plant Operation & Maintenance activities, including outage planning, until the Director of Operations is brought on board.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• 4 year Bachelor’s degree required. Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.

Languages:

• Fluent in English.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in coal power technology and power generation.
• Proven knowledge of coal power plants.

Competencies:

• Advanced project management skills.
• Working in team.
• Good financial skills.
• Advanced leadership skills.
• Experience in working in international environment.
• Experience in working with contractors and engineering offices.
• Excellent reporting capabilities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to coordinate others.
• Ability to bridge cultural differences.

SUEZ Energy International, a division of SUEZ-Tractebel S.A., is an equal opportunity employer

Thank you for applying online through the career section of Suez.

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Location: Ras Laffan (Qatar).

Time Requirements:

• Immediate availability.
• Position until COD + 2 months.

Special conditions:

• Project is composed of a power plant (2730 MW, 8 gas turbines, 4 steam turbines) and a seawater desalination plant (63 MIGD, MED).
• Turnkey EPC Contractor is Mitsui, HDEC & Sidem.
• Early commercial operation date (ECOD) scheduled for 1st May 2010.
• Commercial operation date (COD) scheduled for 1st April 2011.

Principal Functions:

• Follow up the plant construction with the assistance of the Owner Engineer to ensure that it is performed properly in terms of quality, schedule and budget in line with the EPC Contract.
• Monitor the work at site and liaises with and coordinates the efforts of the Owner Engineer, the local contractors (if any), the local Authorities, interface parties and the EPC Contractor. The Construction Manager is their direct contact at site.
• Timely report variances to the CEO and proposes jointly with the Owner’s Engineer mitigation or alternative solutions.
• Makes sure that agreed corrective actions to mitigate the effects of variances are planned and carried out.
• Assist the Company in claims management to and from the EPC Contractor. Will thoroughly understand and apply the commercial terms of the EPC Contract, as well as of other project agreements where relevant.
• Monitor and keep updated when needed the overall schedule of the plant construction integrating the EPC schedule with the schedule of permits, authorizations and other contractual obligations.
• Direct and control the work at site by contractors working directly for the Company, if any.
• Make sure that those activities are coordinated with the overall activities in the plant.
• Report to CEO on work health and safety and environmental conditions at site.
• Work with the Owner’s Engineer support staff except otherwise agreed with the CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Mechanical / Electromechanical Engineer.
• Languages:
• Fluent English

Experience:

• Must have project and site work experience in power generation/international projects.
• Has preferably worked as a Contractor in project management/site position.
• Experience in Qatar, or in the region, is a plus.

Competencies:

• Excellent communication and reporting capability. Must be able to work independently and being integrated in an international team.
• Ability to coordinate and direct others. The Construction Manager should show capability of leadership.

Technology:

• Able to work in an IT environment.

Others:

• Able to bridge cultural differences.

SUEZ Energy International, a division of SUEZ-Tractebel S.A., is an equal opportunity employer

Thank you for applying online through the career section of Suez.

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• Conduct market research and generate profits while fulfilling contractual obligations.
• Assess real time market positioning, market trends and conditions that effect gas/electricity movement.
• Coordinate and maintain hourly energy and ancillary balances between contract requirements and the company's supply resources.
• Maintain and revise hourly load forecasts and market assessments throughout the day as system conditions change.
• Coordinate and schedule power and transmission, obtain OASIS reservations, create E-Tags, and accurately maintain scheduling information within the trading/scheduling system.
• Provide coordination, feedback and backup for the next day schedulers and traders as required.
• The real-time trader position requires shift work as part of seven-day, 24-hour operation.

Qualifications (Experience, Competencies, Skills, Education):

The Supply Portfolio Analyst (Real Time Trader) must possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Statistics or equivalent applicable experience.
• One or more years of related experience in the energy industry (preferably with real time trading) and strong quantitative and analytical skills (mathematics, statistics, economics).
• Ability to prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions and meet hourly and daily time deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency with spreadsheet and database applications.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Must be highly accurate and detail oriented.
• Experience in fossil fuel electric plant operations, wholesale energy and ancillary markets, regional ISO operations, and/or forward market pricing preferred.

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• Actively market financial and risk products to Utility, Commercial, and Industrial customers in 14 states bounded by North Carolina and Florida in the east to Kansas and Texas in the West
• Close coordination with trading, credit, contracts and other commercial groups to affect the sale of financial products to all these customer classes
• Play a lead role in developing relationships with gas and power consuming companies in the South Region in order to sell simple through highly complex financial derivative products to meet margin goals, customer growth goals, and open channels for others in the organization
• Success in this role