Manager, Fuel Supply and Operations

Alaska Power; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Chugach Electric is seeking a Manager of Fuel Supply and Operations in Anchorage to oversee generation fuel resources, including natural gas supply, transportation, and storage, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of power.

The role also covers reconciliation of fuel and economy power transactions, contract administration, and leading a team in a dynamic utility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Five years of progressive supervisory experience in natural gas or utility operations.
• Experience in a utility or union environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fuel supply management for generation facilities by coordinating with dispatchers, fuel suppliers, pipelines, and storage operators.
• Manage fuel nomination, scheduling, and balancing across pipelines and storage systems.
• Develop production cost models, fuel forecasting and annual fuel budget.
• Monitor real-time SCADA information and adjust intraday scheduling as needed.
• Plan staffing, training and development of department personnel; conduct performance reviews.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Manager, Fuel Supply and Operations will oversee generation fuel resources, including natural gas supply, transportation, and storage, ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of power to members. Additionally, this position will oversee the reconciliation of fuel and economy power transactions and fuel- related commercial agreements.

Essential Functions

• Manage fuel requirements for generation facilities by coordinating with power dispatchers, fuel suppliers, pipelines, and storage operators.
• Manage operational programs and reporting processes for use with renewable energy resources, including hydro and wind resources.
• Oversee fuel nomination, scheduling, and balancing fuel supply over pipelines and storage systems.
• Manage operational terms of commercial agreements for natural gas supply, transportation, storage, and transactions.
• Manage commercial and operational obligations requirements associated with economic dispatch, fuel supply activities and economy power transactions.
• Develop and maintain the production cost models, fuel forecasting and annual fuel budget.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to reconcile natural gas, other fuel resources and economy power transactions, including Power Pool.
• Assist in the development, technical analysis, and commercial terms of new gas supply and related contracts.
• Monitor real time Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) information and review correlating data affecting consumer demand such as changing weather conditions, system operations and submit intraday scheduling changes.
• Collect and analyze monthly fuel system performance data.
• Assist with planning studies to evaluate gas supply requirements and ability of the Cook Inlet gas system to meet those requirements.
• Develop and implement procedures for dispatchers, regarding the scheduling, and accounting of power and energy transactions.
• Establish initiatives and manage objectives to Chugach’s overall strategic goals.
• Prepare and present capital and operating budgets relating to division and contracts.
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency by identifying areas of opportunity and sharing recommendations with management.
• Prepare and administer employee performance reviews. Plan for staffing, training and development of department personnel.
• Participate in emergency response and take a leading role in storm restoration, natural disasters and other emergency events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

• Vice President, Generation and Transmission (G&T) System Control: Report to, receive direction, guidance and decisions from.
• Managers and Leadership: Confer with, give and receive information.
• Other departments: Coordinate with, provide assistance to and exchange information.

External

• Bargaining Unit Representatives
• State and Federal Agencies: Exchange information and develop relationships relative to assigned duties.
• Other Utilities: Coordinate with, provide and exchange information.
• Vendors and Contractors: Coordinate with, provide and exchange information.
• Members: Coordinate with, provide and exchange information
• Demonstrated ability to manage fuel transportation, storage and dispatch operations.
• Ability to interpret, evaluate and clarify technical data to make informed decisions that supports the economic operations of the generation facilities.
• Proven ability to make independent decisions based on available information during emergencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract administration, accounting procedures and energy management processes.
• Proven ability to provide effective leadership by fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment through guidance, training, and mentorship.
• Detail oriented with high level of accuracy in analyzing complex gas dispatch information.
• Proven ability to be self-motivated and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and delegate duties to department.
• Proven ability to uphold ethical and professional conduct.
• Demonstrated ability to organize workflow, manage multiple priorities, and effectively utilize resources.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and develop effective working relationships.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has the supervisory responsibility for the Fuel Operations division.

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Occasional air travel is required. Attendance at Board of Directors’ meetings and conferences outside of the state may be required. This position has on-call responsibilities and may require work outside of regular business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Logistic, or related discipline, required.

Experience
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory, in the natural gas industry, electric/gas utility sector, gas transportation operations within an interconnected system with generation facilities, required. Experience in a utility or union environment, preferred.

Substitution
Additional professional experience in a similarly complex gas/power production and pipeline transportation nominations role or related field may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

Benefits Information

HEALTH BENEFITS: Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of: Medical, RX, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Telemedicine

FINANCIAL SECURITY: 401K Plan, Defined Benefit (Pension), Retirement Investment services, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)

WORK, LIFE & HEALTH: 20 days vacation for first year of employment, 10 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, MetLife Will Preparation