Energy Analyst I

Tarrant Regional Water District•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Energy Analyst I develops knowledge of the District Engineering Department standards, practices, and infrastructure facility operations, as well as skills related to energy management, energy portfolio procurement, energy market trends, invoice auditing, forecasting, risk analysis, and reporting. They will be effective at research and analysis and presenting results to technical and non-technical audiences. They will collaborate on multidisciplinary teams, perform routine technical work, manage models and software, and analyze data related to energy use and communicate information to technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

Less than one (1) year related experience
Experience with data analysis and reporting using quantitative tools and applications such as PowerBI, SQL, Jupyter
Strong written and verbal communication skills such as writing clear emails and reports, making complex ideas accessible to different audiences (technical and non-technical), and editing the writing of others to ensure accuracy
Bachelor’s Degree in a field of study that includes analytic discipline and/or data analysis such as, but not limited to, business, finance, mathematics, economics, engineering, computer science
May substitute any combination of related education, experience, and certifications directly related to energy commodity or systems analysis that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job for the degree requirement
Valid Texas driver’s license
Capable of working independently with limited oversight as well as within a small team
Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance
Ability to work with a collaborative team, being able to provide input while accepting other's ideas with an open mind, with the goal of building engineering quality solutions to accomplish strategic objectives.
Personal drive to work in a self-motivated, self-directed fashion
The ability to listen actively; to impart thoughts, views, information, and ideas persuasively and adaptively
Seeks to understand the needs of internal and external customers; delivers products and services that meet customer needs/objectives; is committed to continuous improvement and providing high quality products and services; communicates with customers to improve processes and provides updates on the delivery of services
Recognizes the relative importance of certain tasks and responsibilities and has the ability to prioritize to ensure that deadlines are met.
Actively demonstrates commitment by maintaining a consistent and predictable work schedule
Demonstrates a commitment to quality by taking pride in one's work, striving for excellence and delivering the best possible results
Demonstrates concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal or external standard of excellence. Shows a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement
Competence in developing presentations and reports (MS Office Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Nice To Haves

ERCOT Market: Experience in the ERCOT market, PUCT regulated and deregulated electric providers
Experience electric tariffs and charges for small, large, and transmission voltage service, 4CP, NCP, RTSPP, Ancillary Services, Energy, and Admin charges
Energy portfolio risk analysis and procurement, such as quantification and regular reporting of metrics, forward curve analysis, and executive reporting
Electric Tariffs/Billing: Experience with commercial electricity service, REPs, TDSPs, and regulated providers, including administrative actions such as service changes, clearances, outages
Understanding electric tariffs and charges for small, large, and transmission voltage service, 4CP, NCP, RTSPP, Ancillary Services, Energy, and Admin charges
Modeling, Analysis, and Forecasting: Experience with time series data, especially experience with SCADA systems, NWS, ERCOT, USGS, and similar sources
Experience with modeling, forecasting, multivariate analysis
Master’s Degree in a field of study that includes analytic discipline and/or data analysis such as, but not limited to, business, finance, mathematics, economics, engineering, computer science

Responsibilities

Develop knowledge of ERCOT energy market
Monitor and audit electrical invoices
Produce organized and informative analyses and documentation under the direction of Energy Manager or senior staff
Will apply critical thought, attention to detail and problem-solving skills to support the mission of and strategic objectives of a large-scale water supply utility
Complete annual regulatory reports for TCEQ, SECO, EIA, and others under the direction of Energy Manager
Assist in modeling energy demand and energy market risk for operations and planning under direction of senior staff
Utilize with PowerBI, SQL, Jupyter, and complex Excel spreadsheets for data analysis and reporting
Research new topics adjacent to primary job functions and report applicability, impacts, strengths, weaknesses, etc. under direction of senior staff
Use District software and tools and provide feedback for improvement of tools and processes
Monitor routine and critical processes and workflows and escalate issues when found
Must be able to scale from the micro to the macro and comprehend large systems with multivariant objectives
Support optimization initiatives and best practices, including advancing digital initiatives and process improvements
Assist in historical analysis and back casting
Develop familiarity with strategic District levels of service
Continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts
Perform other duties as required