Energy Market Manager - QSE Operations

City of Austin

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. What Makes the City of Austin Special? Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits. Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System. Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure. Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support. Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities. Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration. By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country. Under limited supervision responsible for management of wholesale energy market functions including energy marketing and dispatching, market systems development and implementation, wholesale market analysis and load forecasting, fuel procurement and risk management for Austin Energy

Requirements

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of wholesale fuel and electric markets and evolving industry and regulatory developments, both nationally and in Texas
Knowledge of Austin Energy's wholesale fuel and energy requirements
Knowledge of the impacts of recent deregulation trends in the fuel and energy markets
Knowledge of utility financial practices, including budget preparation, financial, regulatory and managerial accounting practices
Knowledge of systems used to forecast, evaluate and transact business in the wholesale fuel and energy markets
Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws, and ordinances governing fuel and energy markets.
Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
Skill in planning, organizing, and managing multiple complex projects concurrently
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in handling conflict resolution
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to train others.
Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years experience in a related field, two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Nice To Haves

NERC BI or RC Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months
Experience in developing market strategies that optimize varying assets in power portfolios.
Experience with hedging philosophies that meet the needs of public power entities.
Experience collaborating with energy traders and market analysts to gain consensus on risk management strategies.
Experience in managing and negotiating power contracts.
Knowledge of Day Ahead (DA) and Fuel Supply timelines and markets.
Experience analyzing ERCOT's risk profile.
Proficiency in developing a generation plan to mitigate this risk and procuring sufficient natural gas to execute the plan.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing a staff consisting of professional, technical, and administrative employees.
Responsible for delivering reliable wholesale energy supplies to Austin Energy at competitive prices
Implement, monitor and evaluate complex programs including but not limited to: generation dispatch, QSE operations, wholesale energy market analysis, energy risk management, fuel procurement and energy supply and sales.
Manage sections that may include energy marketing and dispatching, market systems development and implementation, wholesale market analysis and load forecasting, fuel procurement and risk management including forecasting, hedging, trading and performance monitoring.
Manage systems development, implementation and integration for ERCOT settlement, market operations, load forecasting and power operations systems
Manage analysis and forecasting of electric power, natural gas, coal and related commodity prices and market trends, in the Texas and U.S. markets
Manage the development and implementation of wholesale energy supply. marketing and operating strategies.
Responsible for O&M and capital budgets, work plans and achievement of objectives.
Manage staff participation in the ERCOT market design and development process.
Represent the City of Austin and Austin Energy interests to boards, commissions, councils.
Serve as Director, Energy Market and Operations in their absence.
Responsible for crucial decisions with significant financial impact on multi-million dollar budgets.
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Benefits

generous leave
work-life balance programs
extensive benefits
City of Austin Employees' Retirement System
public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure
wellness programs
on-site fitness centers
mental health support
professional development
leadership opportunities
low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities