LIVE, WORK AND PLAY!
Chelan County PUD is located in the geographical center of Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers. A public power leader, the complex and progressive nature of PUD operations offer a unique mix of challenges and opportunities.
We rely on the mighty Columbia River for much of our hydropower generation and we're proud to take a leadership role in environmental stewardship as related to this great river system. Each year we dedicate millions of dollars and thousands of work hours to protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plant ecosystems. As part of hydropower operations, we've also built 14 parks that serve more than 3 million visitors each year.
Rated by Sunset Magazine as one of the top 20 Western DREAM TOWNS and by Forbes in 2017 as one of the top 25 places to retire, Wenatchee is a recreational paradise with an abundance of adventure. The natural scenic beauty of the Wenatchee Valley provides a vivid backdrop to its thriving economy, where the quality of life is high and the climate is moderate with four distinct seasons, including more than 200 days of sunshine!
We are a small town to some and big city to others. We invest in our children and believe that education is the key to our future success.
We live a life of abundant choices and enjoy water sports on the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers, hiking, biking, rock climbing and unlimited golfing. Downhill and cross-country skiing are just minutes away. The area is also known for producing quality wines.
Consider Chelan PUD as a career choice today! The community is waiting for you.
Chelan PUD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce. M/F/Vet/Disabled
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one document. Your cover letter must summarize your related energy planning and trading experience, river or hydro resource planning, energy sales contracts, and supervisory or leadership experience. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF or WORD document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for January 19.
Interested parties are also invited to contact Ruth Erwert, Recruiting Manager, at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.
SALARY RANGE
In addition to a competitive salary range of low - mid $100,000's (based on qualifications, skills and abilities), Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include the option of a zero cost medical plan (medical, dental and vision for all eligible dependents), short and long-term disability, Washington State Public Employee's Retirement System, Deferred Compensation (with company matching funds up to 5%), 11 holidays and initial personal leave accrual at 21 days per year.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
JOB POSTING
JOB PURPOSE:
This position leads the team of analysts and the short-term traders who perform short term trading, scheduling and operations based on current resource position, operational constraints and market conditions to enhance asset value and mitigate risks through the application of appropriate credit, contracts and agreements. Performs oversight of the real time trading function.
JOB FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Essential functions (EF) are those activities that, if not performed, would significantly and fundamentally alter the position.
# % of Time Job Functions
1. EF 35% Management of Short Term Trading & Scheduling: Manages the short term trading and scheduling functions in accordance with the District’s risk management policies. These individuals perform market and resource analyses as required to create and evaluate strategies to optimize the value of the District’s resources and contracts while assuring system reliability. This group monitors river flows, weather and load forecasts, reservoir operations, fish operations and unit outages. Ensures compliance with all company risk management policies.
2. EF 35% Columbia River Coordination and River Operations: Develops, communicates, and implements policies and strategies for the Riverware two dam model for improved hydro project and river operations. Develops, communicates and implements strategies/code changes for the real-time hydro-project dispatch and efficient unit dispatch. Works closely with the Control System Engineer group and Operations group on associated EMS and data exchanges relative to new policies and strategies. Develop screens/displays to effectively communicate upcoming river/project, environmental and operational constraints to internal stakeholders and operations. Work with other utilities to effectively model and implement the District’s rights and obligations arising from multi-party agreements such as the Hanford Reach Agreement and coordination agreements.
3. EF 20% Management of River & Lake Operations Analysis/Planning: Manages the Lake Chelan analyst and River Planner with responsibility for river and lake operations. This includes the development and implementation of the annual and monthly Chelan Falls project operating plan in order to balances the 7 operating objectives. It also includes 5 day and real time modeling of Columbia River and the District’s hydro projects to best inform operations that meet license, contractual, operational and environmental constraints. Effectively translate and
communicate all project, environmental and operational constraints to the District slice purchasers and to the public.
4. EF 5% Real Time Trading: Oversees the real time trading function and relationship with real time service provider. Develops policies and procedures to assure compliance with all contractual and operational obligations of the District’s system including NERC/WECC standards. Manages the implementation of the financial model for all real-time operational constraints and financial settlement.
5. EF 5 % Ensures Consistency & Optimization: Advises on forward planning and trading activities to ensure consistency and optimization with short and long-term goals.
6. EF Ongoing Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervises four (4) non-supervisory employees in the EP&T department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of those required, but reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business or Economics; or a related field (B.S., B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or the equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Experience:
Typically requires a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience with demonstrated progressively responsible energy planning and trading experience, including experience in power operations, planning, project development and/or energy marketing. A strong working knowledge of both industry specific and proprietary trading systems, tariffs, OASIS requirements, NERC e-tagging requirements, etc. is preferred.
Specific KSA's:
A fully skilled incumbent will have the following specific knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge:
¿ Requires extensive knowledge of energy planning and trading, power operations, project development, and/or energy marketing.
¿ Requires broad knowledge of hydro project coordination, and energy trading and scheduling and knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to the power industry, particularly those that apply to the Western Electrical Coordinating Council.
Skills & Abilities:
¿ Requires the ability to communicate technical and non-technical information effectively with all levels of management and externally.
¿ Ability to understand credit, modeling and mark to market data of a trading organization.
¿ The incumbent will also have strong analytical, financial and negotiation skills.
¿ Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to speak effectively in a public setting.
Language Skills:
Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Computers & Equipment: A fully skilled incumbent will have the ability to utilize the following software, hardware, or equipment:
To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have intermediate skills with Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Word; Microsoft PowerPoint; and Microsoft Excel.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; use repetitive hand or arm motion; and talk, hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and carry or lift up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is usually moderate.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)