Energy Markets & Optimization Specialist

NorthWestern Energy; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Healthcare & vision for you and depend

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

NorthWestern Energy in Montana is recruiting a dedicated Energy Supply professional to serve as the primary liaison with SPP and coordinate membership activities. You will help develop understanding of the SPP market and identify issues impacting our company.

You will monitor committee activity, engage appropriate NorthWestern teams, and develop monthly to annual reporting. Expect to work cross-functionally on settlements and regulatory matters to support MT and SD resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, engineering, or related field.
• Two years' experience in electricity markets, utility operations, or related field; SPP experience a plus.
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply operating agreements, standards, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Act as Energy Supply's primary point of contact with SPP.
• Coordinate activities related to membership in SPP.
• Develop understanding of SPP market and identify issues affecting NorthWestern Energy.
• Monitor SPP committee activity and coordinate engagement by NorthWestern personnel.
• Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly and annual reporting related to SPP activity.
• Develop relationships with SPP staff and perform settlements activity.
• Collaborate with multiple internal groups to implement strategies for MT and SD.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral & written communication

Read/interpret complex agreements

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or comparable field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NorthWestern Energy in Montana is recruiting a dedicated Energy Supply professional to serve as the primary liaison with SPP and coordinate membership activities. You will help develop understanding of the SPP market and identify issues impacting our company.

You will monitor committee activity, engage appropriate NorthWestern teams, and develop monthly to annual reporting. Expect to work cross-functionally on settlements and regulatory matters to support MT and SD resources.