Manager, Energy

Enterprise Products Partners L.P; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is seeking an Energy Manager to lead the company’s power procurement, utilization, reliability, and optimization across its assets in Houston, TX.

The role interfaces with Operations, Engineering, Commercial, Utilities, and power market participants to ensure reliable, cost-effective energy supply while supporting asset performance and growth. The manager will engage in strategic planning, utility negotiations, and economic analyses, identifying opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Energy Management, or a related field.
• MBA, PE, or advanced degree preferred.
• 3-10+ years of experience in energy management, utility operations, power markets, industrial operations, engineering, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of industrial power systems, utility operations, electric tariffs, transmission and distribution networks, and electricity markets.
• Experience supporting large industrial facilities, midstream operations, petrochemical plants, refineries, or energy-intensive operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in energy economics, utility negotiations, capital project development, and strategic planning.
• Strong understanding of ERCOT and other organized electricity markets is preferred.
• Experience evaluating self-generation and utility power alternatives.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, regulatory organizations, utilities, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electric cost forecasts and support budgeting activities.
• Lead energy procurement strategy across plants, facilities, and export assets.
• Evaluate self-generation, cogeneration, and grid-supplied power alternatives.
• Coordinate resolution of power quality issues, outages, and utility-related concerns.
• Provide technical and economic guidance during acquisitions, divestitures, and integration of assets.

Skills

Energy economics

Utility negotiations

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Energy Management, or related field

MBA, PE, or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Enterprise Products does not accept unsolicitedresumes from recruiting firms. An unsolicited resume submitted by a recruiting firm via-email, hardcopy, the Internet or directly to hiring managers will be deemed the sole property of Enterprise Products, and a fee will not be paid in the event the candidate is hired.

Job Description - Manager, Energy (000H2B)

Job Description

Manager, Energy - 000H2B

Description

The Energy Manager willlead Enterprise Products' strategy related to electrical power procurement, utilization, reliability, and optimization across gas processing plants, fractionation facilities, pipeline pump and compressor stations, storage facilities, terminals, and export assets. This role serves as the primary interface between Operations, Engineering, Commercial, Utilities, and power market participants to ensure reliable, cost-effective energy supply while supporting asset performance and growth objectives.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, utility engagement, energy economics, self-generation evaluations, cost optimization, project development support, and identification of opportunities to improve facility profitability through energy-related initiatives. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with electric utilities, transmission providers, retail electric providers, and independent system operators.
• Negotiate electric service agreements, tariffs, rate schedules, interconnection agreements, and resolution of billing disputes.
• Evaluate utility infrastructure requirements and power supply alternatives for new and existing facilities.
• Support the development of capital projects by providing screening-level power cost estimates, utility scopes, and infrastructure assessments.
• Lead analysis of self-generation, cogeneration, combined heat and power, renewable energy, battery storage, and grid-supplied power alternatives.
• Perform economic evaluations of energy utilization and transportation costs across Enterprise's operating assets.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce operating expenses through energy optimization and reliability improvements.
• Evaluate electrical system reliability risks and develop strategies to improve operational resiliency.
• Coordinate resolution of power quality issues, outages, maintenance activities, and utility-related operational concerns.
• Provide technical and economic guidance during acquisitions, divestitures, and integration of new assets.
• Develop annual electric cost forecasts and support budgeting activities.
• Evaluate demand-side management programs, load response opportunities, and other market-based energy strategies.
• Support studies related to tax, regulatory, and predominant use classifications.
• Communicate energy market trends, utility developments, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Commercial, Regulatory, Accounting, Tax, and Executive Management to align energy strategy with business objectives.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Energy Management, or a related field.
• MBA, PE, or advanced degree is preferred.
• 3-10+ years of experience in energy management, utility operations, power markets, industrial operations, engineering, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of industrial power systems, utility operations, electric tariffs, transmission and distribution networks, and electricity markets.
• Experience supporting large industrial facilities, midstream operations, petrochemical plants, refineries, or similar energy-intensive operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in energy economics, utility negotiations, capital project development, and strategic planning.
• Strong understanding of ERCOT and other organized electricity markets is preferred.
• Experience evaluating self-generation and utility power alternatives.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, regulatory organizations, utilities, and external stakeholders.

1100 Louisiana Street, 10th Floor Houston, TX 77002-5227