Energy Manager

Tenaska • Full-time • Irving, Texas, United States • 13h ago

Position Summary:

The Energy Manager is responsible for the strategy and coordination of the short and long term operational and economic optimization of customer power generation facilities and controllable load resources across the United States.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The Company is not able to take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this position or commit to doing so in the future for individuals with current authorization to work via, for example, CPT or OPT, and would need sponsorship in the future.

Essential Job Functions:

Continuous compliance with the applicable market and operational rules
Coordination with power plant managers, market traders, and regional transmission organizations
Interacts effectively with Mid-Term Traders and Operations to monitor and evaluate generation surplus or deficit positions related to market opportunities
Works closely with Accounting and Settlements to ensure accuracy of all applicable market fees
Strong computer and analytical skills and proficiency with database, spreadsheet, real-time, and internet applications are a must
Dependable, reliable, and predictable attendance is required
Traveling to training seminars and customer sites is required several times per year

Core Competencies:

Self-Starter - The Energy Manager shall work effectively and efficiently with little oversight. He/she does not require assignment of tasks but sees worthwhile activities and initiates the appropriate effort. He/she is a self-starter showing a strong bias for action with a sense of urgency and high energy. The Energy Manager works within a collaborative environment to achieve improved results.
Effective Communication Skills - The Energy Manager uses effective communication skills to manage communication and feedback within the organization. He/she is candid, clear, and concise in communication. He/she effectively matches style, tone, and delivery method of the intended audience. He/she has the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
Customer Focus - The Energy Manager must have the ability to interpret the market from the customer's point of view. He/she is viewed as a business partner by customers and anticipates customer needs to ensure there are no barriers to doing business.
Displays Leadership/Team Orientation - The Energy Manager displays leadership and team orientation by working collaboratively to achieve the organization's success. He/she effectively practices a high level of good judgment and interpersonal skills; mobilizes and inspires others to take action (situational leadership); and is willing and able to lead beyond his/her area of expertise.
Technical Skills - The Energy Manager holds him/herself and others to high standards. He/she strives to stay ahead of technical expertise, is proactive, and inspires others to stay current in areas of technical expertise.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Minimum requirements include an undergraduate degree in a technical or business discipline and 3 years of industry experience
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows (current) and Office (current), and proficiency with database, spreadsheet, real-time, and internet applications required
Ability to prioritize assigned projects, multi-task, and confidently make critical decisions in a fast- paced environment
Must have strong customer service, time management, organizational skills, and written/verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The job will require sitting in an indoor office environment and the need to visually read various written materials including, but not limited to, paper documents and computer monitors. The job may also require standing, bending, walking, lifting up to 10 lbs., carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, crouching, driving, and airline travel. The incumbent will have the ability to use standard office equipment such as PC, printer, telephone, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Local and domestic travel is required to meetings in other office buildings.

At Tenaska we care about the wellbeing of our employees and their families. That's why we offer our employees a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits included below: