Energy Trading Jobs

Business Development Manager
Detroit, MI

Company Description: Based in Detroit, Michigan, DTE Gas Storage Company and DTE Pipeline Company own, operate, manage and develop natural gas storage assets and transmission pipelines as wholly owned subsidiaries of DTE Energy. We are one of the leading owners and developers of natural gas storage in the US as well as own and manage interests in several interstate natural gas transmission pipelines serving the Midwest and Northeast markets. Description of Position: The successful candidate will manage new asset projects from commercial conception to physical in-service, ensuring projects are implemented on time and within budget. Some duties the successful candidate will be responsible for include: - Management of internal and third party support activities associated with regulatory, legal, finance, risk, accounting, engineering and construction activities. - Development of project documents required for corporate approvals. - Oversight of commercial and operating aspects of assets to ensure goals of business unit are met. Develops and manages operating budgets and revenue targets. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an accredited college or university At least 5 years of project management experience in the energy industry, natural gas experience preferred At least 5 years experience in managing the commercial aspects of natural gas pipeline and storage assets Self-starter with excellent communication skills and team player Highly developed planning, analytical and problem solving skills Highly developed leadership and interpersonal skills including specific technical abilities and the ability to respond to emergency situations Some travel required depending on location of project

Please send your resume and or cover letter to jozwiks@dteenergy.com

Energy Supply Analyst II 08-0382
Mays Landing, NJ

08-0382 Energy Supply Analyst II Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) is one of the largest electricity delivery and natural gas companies in the mid-Atlantic region. More than 1.8 million customers in Washington D.C., Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia depend on PHI for their electricity and natural gas needs. We are seeking an Energy Supply Analyst II to join the staff at our Mays Landing New Jersey location. In this role, you will: • Perform the daily operation of systems in support of the supply customers' energy process -including the Load Profiling and Settlement System, Market Settlement System, and Energy Procurement System (LPSS, MSS, and EPS). • Assist in the billing, invoicing and analysis of wholesale billing transactions for the ACE, DPL and Pepco zones. • Review and conduct analysis of various data including customer interval data; zonal generator, co-generator, and interchange tieline data; complex wholesale power transactions; wholesale billing data and load settlement data and procurement data. • Support the day-to-day relationships with third party and wholesale suppliers with counterparty transaction analysts. • Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of Business Line budgets. • Monitor expenditures against actual expenditures, analyzes variances and researches expenditures to provide compliance with Corporate Accounting Procedures. Required: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance or related field OR the equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. • Basic knowledge of Budget and Accounting Systems. • Experience demonstrating skill independently performing data verification and analysis of large and complex data sets. • Experience demonstrating skill assessing the quality and reasonableness of data and/or reports (e.g., validating data; comparing budget to actual). • Experience demonstrating skill communicating orally, in writing, and face-to-face with various levels of internal/external personnel (e.g., preparing oral and written responses to complex information requests and communicating results). • Experience demonstrating skill using the intermediate to advanced functions of PC-based spreadsheet (e.g., Excel) and database (e.g., Access) software (e.g., building and using complex queries and/or formulas). • Experience demonstrating skill using the basic functions of PC-based word processing and email software. • Ability and willingness to travel to various locations as required. • Ability and willingness to work extended and non-standard hours and weekends as necessary. • Ability and willingness to function quickly and accurately in a time constrained environment. • Ability and willingness to work with team members remotely as necessary via electronic work techniques. • Must successfully pass a Criminal History Records Check. • Must possess a valid driver’s license. Preferred: • Experience demonstrating skill developing ad hoc programs in order to run queries (e.g., as the result of a research request) and perform analyses. • Experience demonstrating skill creating, processing, modifying, and/or distributing database and/or spreadsheet reports (e.g., wholesale supplier invoices, budget summaries and/or expenditure reports). • Experience demonstrating skill coordinating assignments/projects with others (e.g., preparing business line budgets and SOS cost recovery reports). • Familiarity with corporate accounting procedures. • Experience demonstrating skill working with Inventory Systems. • Knowledge of wholesale and retail energy market environments. • Experience demonstrating skill supporting wholesale energy procurement operations by reviewing and/or analyzing complex data (e.g., customer interval data, complex wholesale power transactions, and/or wholesale billing data). • Experience demonstrating skill communicating process failures to management. • Experience demonstrating skill using Visual Basic. • Experience demonstrating skill working within a dispatching environment to include some basic knowledge of generator and/or interchange tie line metering points. • Experience demonstrating skill using SAP software. PHI is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.


For the complete job listing and how to apply go to: Energy Supply Analyst II 08-0382

Public Utilities Specialist (Load Forecasting)
Portland, Oregon

Headquartered in Portland, OR, we are the Bonneville Power Administration (best know as BPA). We’ve been providing over a third of the electricity consumed in the Pacific Northwest for more than 70 years. While we take pride in helping to “keep the lights on” we also fund and manage one of the largest fish and wildlife programs in the world; invest in new renewable generating resources such as wind and geothermal projects; and are proud to be a leading partner in promoting energy conservation and efficiency programs. How are we able to accomplish so much? It’s simple – our people! Not only is our work diverse but so are our employees who excel in a challenging work environment, where career opportunities and development are encouraged and achieved. We enjoy a range of competitive benefits including flexible work schedules, generous leave, secure retirement, and much more. And the best part of all, our employees know they make a difference every day providing a critical service to the public while they get to work, live, and play in the great Pacific Northwest! You can learn more about BPA at http://www.bpa.gov/.
POSITION SUMMARY
BPA is looking for candidates with a strong background in utility load forecasting to join BPA’s Load Forecasting and Analysis group. This group is responsible for the planning, developing, and administration of programs, systems, and work processes that produce official ad hoc load forecasts and associated analysis, and preparing and maintaining load forecasting processes, policies, procedures, and internal controls. This function is also responsible for building, distributing, and providing data stewardship for load forecasts for use by Power and Transmission services. Load Forecasting and Analysis is the designated agency organization for all internal/external requests for loads information. In this position you will:
Provide policy and technical analyses and guidance on customer issues to management, staff, and Customer Teams.
Evaluate possible strategies and proposed customer actions and make recommendations to management and to Customer Teams.
Analyze the needs of customers such as those with critical demands, many delivery points, great geographic scope, intricate forecasting concerns, and complex load configurations.
Advise on system load balance.
Develop LF models for Short-Term (hourly, out 2 weeks); Medium Term (hourly, out 18 months); and Long-Term (monthly, out 20 years) for assigned customers.
Perform continuing analyses of comparisons between forecasting models and actual load demands.
Provide internal staff with load analyses to ensure system availability and reliability and cost-effective capital investments.
Present and/or explain forecasts to customers, Network Planning, Business Strategy and Assessment, contract support, Customer Service Engineering, Account Executives, and customer’s technical consultants. The presentation explains the results of the forecast, the analytical methods used in the forecast and the assumptions incorporated within the forecast. The forecasts also explain investment implications.
Analyze assigned public customers’ loads, forecasts and deviations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable candidates must have, at a minimum, one year’s experience as a forecaster responsible for the analysis and evaluation of utility load, economic and numerical data which lead to resolution of stakeholder and customer issues.
BENEFITS
BPA was recently selected as one of the top companies and agencies in Oregon to receive the “Families in Good Company” award for demonstrating community leadership in assisting employees in balancing work and family responsibilities. Here are just a few examples of how we do it…
Up to 13 days of vacation time to start
Ten paid holidays per year
Unlimited sick leave accrual
Affordable health insurance
Life insurance provided
Secure Retirement Program
Long-Term Care Insurance
Tax deferred, agency matching investment plan
Complete on-the-job injury/illness coverage
Family friendly leave
Voluntary leave donation/recipient program
Employee Referral Program
Federal Credit Union
Fitness on-site and/or reimbursement program
For more detailed information on benefits please visit http://www.jobs.bpa.gov/Benefits/
HOW TO APPLY
Your application will initially be screened based only on the written material you provide in your application. A complete application includes your resume and your responses to the knowledges, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position as defined in Announcement #005646-08-DE, Public Utilities Specialist available at http://www.jobs.bpa.gov/Job_Search/index.aspx. This announcement will provide you with detailed and specific application instructions.
Applications will be accepted through 8-19-08 from U.S. citizens only.
1 to 5 nights of occasional overnight travel per month is required for this job.
A pre-appointment background investigation is required.
If you have any questions, please contact Terry Klinefelter, HR Specialist at 503-230-5338.
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Senior Marketer
Allentown, PA

Senior Marketer Source Code: 08-0281 Responsibilities: The position is responsible for: marketing and structuring short and long-term products and services in the natural gas marketplace; working closely with counterparties to develop relationships and foster opportunities to realize margin from natural gas marketing opportunities; structuring complex product offerings to a wide range of customer groups to maximize value to PPL while minimizing risk components; performing valuation analysis of transportation and storage capacity on the interstate pipeline system; negotiating short and long-term natural gas wholesale transactions; and providing back-up for physical natural gas traders. -Develop and maintain relationships with counterparties and explore opportunities to secure profitable business for PPL that will compliment our gas trading and supply activities. Responsible for origination and customer acquisition strategies. -Structure, present and close complex proposals for natural gas product and service offerings. -Perform analysis related to transportation and storage capacity valuation and asset acquisition strategy. -Coordinate with other groups within the organization that support the gas marketing effort. -Serve as back-up for Senior Natural Gas Traders. Qualifications: Candidates must meet the basic qualifications to receive consideration. Basic Qualifications: -Four-year college degree in Business or related technical field. -Seven to ten years natural gas marketing/structuring experience. -Knowledge of physical and financial natural gas markets. Other Qualifications: -PC proficiency including Microsoft Windows applications (Word, Excel and Access). -Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. -Attention to detail and strong organizational and analytical skills. -Gas trading experience. -Background in options valuation techniques. 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


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Environmental Protection Specialist, #005620-08-DE
Portland, Oregon

NORTHWEST POWER
NORTHWEST VALUES
The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has been powering the Pacific Northwest for over 70 years. Today BPA is regarded as a world leader, operating one of the nation’s largest high voltage transmission systems with more than 15,000 miles of line and providing half the electricity used in the Northwest. In addition to transmission, BPA helps fund and manage the largest fish and wildlife program in the world; invests in new renewable generating resources for the Northwest such as wind and geothermal projects; and is a leading partner in promoting energy conservation and efficiency programs. Not only is BPA recognized as a world leader in transmission but BPA has received numerous awards including Oregon State’s “Families in Good Company”. How did we become a world leader? The answer is simple -- our people. And the best part of all, our employees get to work, live, and play in the great Pacific Northwest! You can learn more about BPA at http://www.bpa.gov/.
POSITION SUMMARY
BPA is considering applicants at all performance levels to join BPA’s Environmental Planning & Analysis Team. As BPA’s Environmental Protection Specialist, you will:
Prepare and process various types of environmental documents.
Conduct analysis of natural and social resources to determine the scope and effect of impacts created by agency actions.
Ensure the satisfaction of applicable regulations, policies and guidelines.
Serve as a lead contact, at the project level, for environmental matters internally and with external agencies, governments, tribes, and the public.
Identify and implement various project public involvement plans.
Ensure consistency with various laws, regulations, and guidelines related to the protection of natural and social resources (e.g. National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act; National Historic Preservation Act, etc.).
Plan and implement actions to attain necessary environmental clearances for routine and/or more complex customer and/or client proposals. Actions may include determining scope of proposal through contacting proponents, coordinating within BPA, and contacting other agencies.
Ensure timely preparation and the adequacy, accuracy, and consistency of environmental reports and related decision documents, such as Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable candidates should have at least one year’s specialized experience in the application of NEPA requirements, including analyzing environmental impacts, writing technical reports and communicating verbally with peers in an academic or office setting. Applicants may substitute education for specialized experience: Completion of graduate level education in the amounts shown below, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, is qualifying if it provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
GS-9: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master’s degree, a master’s, or equivalent graduate degree.
GS-11: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a PhD degree, a PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree.
Note: If substituting education for specialized experience, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. Photocopies are acceptable.
INTERESTED?
BPA is a federal agency and our application process differs from the private sector in that we initially screen applicants based only on the written material provided in their application. In addition to your resume, you will also be evaluated based on your responses to the knowledge, skill, and ability (KSAs) evaluation statements associated with this position as defined under the heading, How You Will Be Evaluated, in Announcement #005620-08-DE, Environmental Protection Specialist available online at http://www.jobs.bpa.gov/Job_Search/index.aspx or call (877) 975-4272 for a mailed copy.
A complete application requires your:
Resume
Responses to the Knowledge, Skill, and Ability evaluation statements
College Transcripts (if substituting education for specialized experience)
Applications will be accepted through 8-04-08 from U.S. citizens only.
BENEFITS
BPA was selected as one of the top companies and agencies in Oregon to receive the “Families in Good Company” award for demonstrating community leadership in assisting employees in balancing work and family responsibilities. Here are just a few examples of how we do it…
Up to 13 days of vacation time to start
Ten paid holidays per year
Unlimited sick leave accrual
Affordable health insurance with no waiting
Life insurance provided
Secure Retirement Program
Long-Term Care Insurance
Flexi-time
Professional development and training
Tax deferred, agency matching investment plan
Family friendly leave
Federal Credit Union
Fitness on-site and/or reimbursement program
For more detailed information on benefits please visit http://www.jobs.bpa.gov/Benefits/
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Terry Klinefelter, HR Specialist (503) 230-5338.

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Power Trader
New York, NY

Expanding Commodities focused Hedge Fund with 2 billion AUM in New York, NY seeks a Power Trader to trade and build a Power Trading Team. Candidates must possess in depth understanding of the power markets and a proven trading track record. Experience in regional forward markets preferred.

Interested candidates please forward a resume to mgilbert@meeragilbertllc.com