Strategic Power Resource Planner

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative; Moore (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative is seeking a senior leader to oversee resource planning, assess current and future generation needs, and evaluate traditional and non-traditional power projects. You will coordinate economic analysis, manage contracts, and guide project teams to support WFEC's strategic objectives.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering/economics/computational fields and extensive experience in resource planning and load forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, economics, computer science, analytical (statistical or quantitative analysis) math, or related field.
• Seven years directly related experience in resource planning, power supply planning, market analytics, generation portfolio management, SPP markets, developing resource plans, load forecasts, resource adequacy assessments, or generation expansion studies is required.

Responsibilities

• Manages WFEC's resource plan, power supply contracts, and performs risk analysis relative to power and fuel commodities.
• Evaluates, negotiates, administers, ensures compliance with, and analyzes the performance of all power supply contracts, and makes recommendations to management and the Board.
• Evaluates contracts for new or proposed power supply resources and makes recommendations to management and the Board for approval.
• Leads economic and financial evaluation of a broad range of potential traditional and non-traditional power projects and coordinates economic project comparisons.
• Provides project management and support for Resource Planning projects.
• Maintains knowledge of new equipment, techniques, and applications of traditional and non-traditional power production equipment.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the SPP tariff, policies, and procedures and how they affect WFEC's resource adequacy requirements.
• Participates in the SPP working groups related to resource planning.
• Prepares and submits to SPP the Resource Adequacy Workbook (RAW) and ensures WFEC meets resource adequacy requirements.
• Interacts with outside entities such as ACES, RUS, SPP, and contractors related to resource planning projects.
• Communicates and keeps internal and external staff adequately informed of project status.
• Supports compilation of Construction Work Plan for generation additions and supporting WFEC and Rural Development approvals and implementation related to future resource needs.
• Prepares and evaluates the department budget.
• Supports the preparation and evaluation of the load forecast and financial forecast.
• Works with other departments to gather information and implement appropriate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with purchase power and other major agreements.
• Presents oral and written reports to Senior Management and/or department managers relating to contract performance and research studies.

Skills

Analysis/Design

Problem Solving

Oral and Written Communication

Teamwork

Planning/Organizing

Project Management

Adaptability

Cost Consciousness

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Economics; Computer Science; Analytical Math; or related field

Tools

Visual Basic

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative is seeking a senior leader to oversee resource planning, assess current and future generation needs, and evaluate traditional and non-traditional power projects. You will coordinate economic analysis, manage contracts, and guide project teams to support WFEC's strategic objectives.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering/economics/computational fields and extensive experience in resource planning and load forecasting.