Markets & Optimization Coordinator

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

Work location will be either Butte, Montana or Huron or Sioux Falls, SD

Qualifications Include

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or comparable field Minimum of two years' experience in electricity markets, utility operations, or related field; experience in SPP a plus
• Project management experience and/or training a plus
• Ability to show initiative and work independently without close supervision
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex operating agreements, standards, and procedures
• Ability to work effectively with groups and teams to accomplish organizational goals
• Demonstrated ability to represent NorthWestern appropriately in public meetings and processes
• Get Into Energy -- Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus [getintoenergy.org]
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements

Duties Include

• 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 that may affect NorthWestern Energy
• Monitor SPP committee activity, initiatives, and news for issues relevant to NorthWestern and coordinate engagement by appropriate NorthWestern personnel
• Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly and annual reporting related to SPP activity
• Develop strong working relationships with SPP staff
• Perform weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly settlements activity
• Work with members of the Generation, Marketing Operations, Supply Planning, Transmission, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and Compliance groups to develop protocols to implement strategies for South Dakota and Montana
• Coordinate and manage other projects and processes as required
• Understand and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in both regions
• Assist in the development and support of regulatory cases in all applicable jurisdictions involving Energy Supply
• Develop and perform analysis as needed for other aspects of Energy Supply
• Assist in the development of asset optimization strategies for Montana and South Dakota resources to efficiently meet customer needs
• Assist in NorthWestern Energy's participation in the Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM), the Enhanced Day-Ahead Market (EDAM), and Markets+
• Assist in NorthWestern Energy's development of and participation in a WRAP (Western Resource Adequacy Program) in the WECC
• The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objective

Full-time position.

$66,600 to $143,300 per year, depending on experience.

Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Program (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents); Life Insurance (company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available); tuition reimbursement; competitive pay (scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities); paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities; paid training opportunities; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

Ope until filled.