Project Manager, Forward Trading

S eeks to identify opportunities in the western US power markets for month ahead and forward power transactions. Assesses market needs, identifies opportunities, and develops structured transactions through a network of contacts with other marketers, utilities, municipalities, power generators, and other market participants. Serves as market participant liaison on various industry working groups. Evaluates proposed market rules and market design changes affecting marketing operations such as energy imbalance market, transmission tariffs, and commercial business practices. Participates in the development of market policy and strategy. Leads cross-functional teams through RFP process . E ffectively communicates opportunities and progress to senior management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Seeks to identify opportunities in the western US power markets for month ahead and forward power transactions.

2. Establishes a network of contacts with other marketers, utilities, municipalities, power generators, and other market participants to assess market needs, identify opportunities, and develop structured transactions.

• Identifies and originates transactions in power
• Structures and implements commercial transactions in power.
• Assesses, originates, structures, and implements sales in the renewable, ancillary services, and other secondary power markets.

3. Monitors power and energy markets to understand relevant regulations for regional wholesale power generation and transmission, market supply and demand fundamentals, and future market trends

4. Advises management on impacts of proposed market rule and design changes. Participates in the development of potential strategies and recommendations for economic optimization and compliance.

5. Actively participates in the development of comments for various tariff, stakeholders and other regulatory proceedings to advance market rules and market design changes.

6. Leads a cross-functional team through an RFP process for potential sales of power.

7. Effectively communicate opportunities, origination progress, market fundamentals, and market trends to senior management.

8 . Collaborates with internal resources (analytical support, contract management, risk management and legal) to communicate and model potential deals, interpret analysis results, establish structured power contracts or master agreements, and assess or mitigate risk for potential and executed transactions.

9 . Communicate with short-term trading and analytics potential and executed deals.

10 . Performs related duties as assigned.

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Requirements

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 8 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Specialized in depth knowledge of the energy industry. Deep knowledge of western energy markets and products. Experience in negotiation, complex issue resolution, and project leadership. Excellent analytical, time management, communication, attention to detail, customer service, and organization skills. Able to multi-task and work in both a team oriented environment and independently with minimal guidance.

Equipment and Applications

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

General office environment. No special physical demands required.

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Compensation

Annual Salary: $91,700 (Min) to $118,700 (Mid); Up to 25% Short Term Incentive Plan opportunity at the discretion of the company.

This is a non-represented position.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Wellness

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

401(k) with a Company match provision

Retirement

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EEO/AA

NV Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti- discrimination laws .

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