ENERGY SERVICES SUPERVISOR – Peabody, MA
Responsible for the efficient operation of the Energy Services Department. Work with the Supervising Electrical Engineer to prepare and administer Annual Budget and Action Plans for both the Department and overall Power Supply & Annual Revenue Projections for the entire company; assess overall performance in relation to objectives and take appropriate actions to improve effectiveness of operations and services provided.
Responsible for distribution of project assignments and delegation of responsibility among the Energy Services Department personnel.
Responsible for administration of all internal and external power supply and load management programs and overall supervision of the Energy Services Department personnel. This includes Develop, recommend, and implement the most reliable and cost effective power supply program within established goals and mission of PMLP. Interface with consultants, regulatory agencies and any organizations affecting PMLP’s power supply and/or load management programs. The Division Manager and Energy Services staff will be responsible for the procurement of all energy and capacity related products through power supply contracts and the ISO New England interchange.
Supervise monthly calculation and recommend change of purchased power and fuel cost adjustment; provide detailed information for state and federal reports; review demand and energy consumption to aid in the determination of applicable electric rates; and perform all necessary projections and forecasts necessary to properly plan and manage required energy resources.
Develops and reviews power supply and transmission contracts; recommends changes to existing contracts. Develops and implements generation projects, including combustion turbines, diesel, and co-generation projects. Provides analysis of energy market pricing behavior.
Assist with administering NERC Reliability Standards Compliance Program. Responsibilities may include monitoring NERC and NPCC actions relative to new and existing standards and their impact on PMLP. Assist with developing, implementing and revising company procedures to insure compliance with reliability standards and provide employee training as required. Assist with providing required information to NERC and NPCC and interface with representatives of these agencies as required, which may include attending meetings, conferences, audits or hearings.
In conjunction with PMLP’s joint action agency,assists in forecasting power system load requirements. In absence of a joint action agency, perform all necessary functions of said agency. Administer the procurement and/or sale of hourly power supply needs and surpluses in combination with the cost effective operation of the Department’s generating facilities. Performs regular reviews of revenue requirements and performs related rate analyses based on “Cost of Service” techniques.
The Energy Services Supervisor and staff will be responsible for assisting the Manager by optimizing the PMLP’s power supply to adequately and reliably serve the customer base at the least cost possible. Responsible for developing and applying the methods,techniques and technologies that address load control. Proactively analyze and determine the energy needs of key commercial customers and carry them out to ensure PMLP maintains a consistent high level of service delivery and customer care. Determine a strategy to manage the key accounts and set objectives about the account management. Interact and communicate with the key account customers on a regular basis.
Responsible for providing orientation to all new employees and for maintaining and administering all training programs for personnel in the Energy Services Department.
Prepare monthly priority lists and analysis reports for all work groups within the Department.
Evaluate overall department’s performance in relation to established objectives; make recommendations to the Manager regarding new approaches,policies, and procedures to effect continual improvement of the effectiveness of the utility and the services provided.
Maintain appropriate personnel records. Verify and approve time cards and administer all leave for department employees. Prepare and submit necessary records and reports to Management as required.
The Energy Services Supervisor will also be responsible for creating and implementing effective residential, commercial and industrial energy conservation programs, and generally serving as a focus point within the PMLP for all related energy supply, demand and planning matters. Oversee the PMLP energy conservation effort including demand side management measures for large and small customers, the PMLP’s Residential Conservation Service (RCS) and energy audits for the commercial and industrial customers.
Responsible for the performance of various economic analysis and studies.
The Department Supervisor will develop and evaluate all power supply reports and proposals. The Department Supervisor will generate portfolio risk management strategies and energy trading opportunities.
Monitor and work with PMLP’s vendors to resolve any and all legal disputes which are needed to protect the integrity of the PMLP power supply, including transmission issues,or disputes arising from NEPOOL or ISO.
May be responsible for planning,organizing,providing direction,control and supervision of Dispatching and Control Room functions.
Assists in overseeing and providing management review and preparation of financing documents such as bond resolutions and management and technical reports.
Serve on call twenty-four {24) hours a day to address situations involving the Energy Services Department or the Engineering Division in order to support other divisions during storm/emergency conditions.
At the direction of the Manager, shall perform supervisory and administrative responsibilities managing any other technical functions required to maintain or enhance the successful operation of PMLP.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business or any other field that emphasizes quantitative analysis.
Must have at least ten years’ experience in the electric power industry of which five years is directly related to power supply and demand planning. At least five years’ experience preferred should be on a management level. Must have working knowledge of forecasting methods and software, long-term energy supply market in New England. demand-side planning and electric rate design.
Must be articulate, able to prepare and present recommendations to the Manager and the PMLC and effectively interact with the general public,industrial customers as well as equivalent professionals.
Must demonstrate capability for accepting responsibility for negotiating power contracts and managing large projects.
Must have a valid Class D license or equivalent
AA/EEO
PMLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer