Fuel Operations Analyst

Cleco Power•Pineville, LA

About The Position

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives—we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we’re transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future—and the future of generations to come—depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco— where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The Fuels Operations Analyst II is a professional that is responsible for assisting with the purchase, logistics, and accounting of the various fuels (natural gas, petcoke, coal) and bulk materials (limestone) that Cleco utilizes at its power plants to generate electricity. This professional will assists with negotiating and executing strategy driven fuel transactions, while also capturing details to provide accurate fuel supply and reporting. Will aid in ongoing fuel supply process improvement efforts and contribute to the increased effectiveness of the Fuels Group’s responsibilities. As the business needs evolve, the Gas Coordinator will perform all tasks associated with the role as defined by the Manger.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in in finance, economics, engineering or similar disciplines
3 – 5+ years of fuel commodity and logistics (gas, coal, pet coke) related experience
2 - 4 years of commodity hedging with the use of financial instruments
2 - 4 years of natural gas scheduling and pipeline operations
2 - 4 years of bulk fuel / product scheduling, logistics, and operations
2 - 4 years of fuels and bulk product contract negotiations and administration
Advanced level Excel skills are required; proficiency in Power Point, Word is preferred
Strong computer skills with databases, operational, informational systems
Strong business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry
Strong knowledge of leading practices for their practice area
Strong planning and project management skills
Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner

Responsibilities

Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence.
Assists with analysis and execution of fuel (natural gas, petcoke, coal) and bulk materials (limestone) supply transactions and strategies that provides reliable cost competitive fuel for the Cleco’s power plants.
Enter fuel transactions data in Cleco’s Energy Trading Risk Management (ETRM) and other official systems of record.
Utilizes pipeline nomination systems to schedule gas movement and monitor pipeline operational information postings
Assists settlements team on pipeline and supplier invoice reconciliation
Participates in a rotational 24/7 duty schedule, covering natural gas supply operational issues.
Assist with modeling and analysis of forecasting fuel needs and monitoring fuel procurement and delivery activities related to inventory and supply requirements.
Perform plant liaison function that communicates information with the plant joint owners.
Participates in the end of month processes for solid fuel and bulk material products.
Assists with negotiations and administration of bulk fuels logistics related contracts, such as barge and rail, required to provide coal, per coke, and limestone to Cleco’s generators.
Assist with oversight of contracted third party logistics responsibilities and efforts (barge and train scheduling, movements, loading, and unloading) that move bulk fuels and materials to Cleco’s power plants.
Utilizes fuel purchasing and logistics standards, procedures, and processes, providing recommendations for process improvements, as necessary.
Supports the escalation of any risk concerning fuel purchasing duties and responsibilities, to help ensure business objectives are executed and met across Cleco’s fuel supply.
Escalate any fuel purchasing and logistics issues to Fuel’s management, as necessary.
Provide communication to their manager to provide updates on fuel purchasing activities, and identify risks in delivery of gas supply.
Support Fuel’s leadership with gas purchasing activities updates on a regular basis to proactively support business objectives