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Posted: 12-Aug-24
Location: Little Rock , Arkansas
Type: Full Time
Purchases natural gas to supply fuel for AECC’s gas generation fleet and provides decision support for AECC power marketing desk. Develops and uses spreadsheets and other tools to quantify the comparative value of gas supply alternatives and optimize the use of existing gas supply assets
- Monitors pipeline conditions to ensure available transport. Must be able to accurately communicate possible constraints or outages that would limit AECC’s fuel supply including mines, railroads, natural gas pipelines and other carriers, to Market Operations. Analyzes gas economics daily and communicates information to market operations to be used in day ahead and real time electric market offers.
- Analyzes gas plant dispatch decisions from a gas procurement perspective to implement strategies that will improve economics. Monitors and analyzes AECC's fuel usage, fuel inventories, natural gas imbalances and fuel transportation activities to avoid penalties related to fuel transportation.
- Prepares and transmits Request for Quotations to fuel suppliers based on plant needs when either self-scheduled or at market clearing. Compiles, organizes and analyzes fuel quotations and transportation rates and uses this data to determine which fuel supply would be the most economical for AECC's plants and submits timely and accurate nomination to pipelines as required.
- Coordinates the purchase and delivery of fuel to be used at AECC's power plants after hours, weekends and holidays.
- Manages data needed for the approval of monthly fuel supply, and monthly pipeline invoices for fuel delivered by four natural gas pipelines. Communicates with Accounting Department, as needed, to ensure fuel supply and fuel transportation invoices are paid and associated costs are properly recorded.
- Assists in analyzing economics and reliability of various natural gas transportation contracting options to ensure optimal delivery of gas to power plants for current and future needs.
- Identifies new supply sources and coordinates NAESB contract approval. Maintains current information on fuel suppliers and fuel transporters used to supply and transport fuel to ensure available transport for contracted fuel transporters to AECC's seven natural gas power plants.
- Monitors fuel and fuel transportation activities related to coal-fired plants that AECC co-owns with other utilities.
- Conducts gas-related economic studies requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
- Analyzes short-term and long-term forecasts produced by others to help plan for AECC's fuel needs. Obtains needed data from outside sources to use as reference in studies of AECC Fuels needs.
- Maintains knowledge of compliance requirements of AECC, FERC and Power Markets as it relates to Fuels and ensures that those requirements are met, immediately reporting any potential violations to the Compliance Department.
- The ability to handle necessary stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
- Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or similar field plus 4+ years related experience and/or training.
Operator II - 4 years related experience
Operator III - 6 years related experience
Sr Operator- 8 years related experience
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Driver’s License
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be proficient in the following:
- Advanced knowledge of gas supply and transportation contracts
- Performance information on AECC’s gas generation assets
- Must have the knowledge and ability to purchase and schedule autonomously
- Knowledge of power marketing practices and strategies
- Knowledge of the different pipeline tariffs and practices
Benefits
- 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for-Dollar Company Match
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 9 Paid Holidays
- 2 Floating Holidays
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Time Off Accrual
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities 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 and expectations.
Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; and color vision.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Must be able to understand the basic processes and fundamental concepts of the fuel systems that serve our power plants. Must follow explicit job-related instructions and be able to pay attention to detail. Must be proficient in language and technical writing skills
EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED
Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.