Fuel Portfolio Analyst

Orlando Utilities Commission • Orlando, FL

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

OUC - The Reliable One is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical professional to support its electric generation fleet through daily fuel trading, scheduling, and logistics. This role ensures the reliable and efficient delivery of fuel that powers the community. The Fuel Portfolio Analyst will manage coal train logistics, process fuel and commodity invoices, prepare hedging and regulatory reports, and support financial modeling, budgeting, and variance analysis. This position involves collaboration with various teams, including Accounting, Operations, Energy & Fuel Portfolio, and external partners, while also driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, sound decision-making abilities, and the capacity to adapt quickly in a dynamic market. This role also includes participation in a natural gas call-out rotation, which may require occasional evening or weekend coverage during system or weather events. OUC is a leading municipal utility in Florida, dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and community service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in fuel logistics and financial analysis, including scheduling, financial modeling, and variance analysis
• Demonstrated skills in fuel trading and scheduling, coal logistics, invoice processing, hedging and regulatory reporting, and budget/variance analysis
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and collaborative communication skills
• Working knowledge of coal and gas invoice processing, coal analysis, coal inventory forecasting, hedging reports, financial markets, monthly status/compliance reports, budget tracking spreadsheets, financial reports, various financial and fuel publications, advanced level math and analytic skills, and software applications (i.e. CC&B, JD Edwards, Hubble), data metrics and reporting.
• Familiarity with the Utilities Industry and Operations, market of natural gas, software applications (FGT scheduling system, CSX customer scheduling system (Ship CSX)).
• Demonstrate good judgment.
• Capable of working independently as well as within a team environment.
• Effective communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to discover near-term market conditions to optimize profitability in the wholesale energy market through transactions traded around our generation assets and resources.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to draw reasonable conclusions and make recommendations based on available data, facts, and uncertainty.
• Ability to analyze and make decisions using available data.
• Ability to apply a variety of procedures, policies, and/or precedents.
• Ability to participate in cross-functional teams, analysis, and projects.
• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, compute rates, ratios and percentages.
• Ability to understand and apply governmental accounting practices in the maintenance of financial records.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.).
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
• This organization does not offer or sponsor employment visas for internship or full-time positions.

Nice To Haves

• Utility or energy industry experience
• Knowledge of electric generation concepts
• Comfort working with large datasets (Excel, Power BI)
• Experience in trading and scheduling utility commodities
• Foundational understanding of electric utility generation function (i.e. heat rate, MWh, mmbtu)

Responsibilities

• Perform daily fuel trading, scheduling, and back-office operations for natural gas, coal, and purchased power.
• Manage all coal train logistics and reporting for OUC, including scheduling, tonnage tracking, inventory updates, quality adjustments, reporting, and vendor coordination.
• Trade and schedule natural gas for OUC's contract gas units.
• Prepare and code invoices for natural gas, coal, purchased power, transmission, and minority plant services, ensuring accurate processing through OUC’s Accounts Payable and invoicing systems.
• Manage track repairs, track cleaning, track scale certification, and signal maintenance.
• Prepare hedging, operational, management, and regulatory reports, including EIA 923, SERC, PSC filings, FEM fuel reports, and internal commission agenda items.
• Prepare and distribute monthly fuel, purchased power, and transmission reports to Accounting.
• Purchase and analyze long-term and short-term coal needs, evaluate bids and RFPs, and review coal contracts for OUC power plants.
• Prepare and distribute coal inventory and train status reports for internal OUC stakeholders.
• Maintain and update train shipment records for use by external coal analysis partners.
• Prepare and analyze coal delivery reports to support management decision-making.
• Prepare bids and coordinate diesel fuel orders for OUC owned power plants as needed.
• Utilize applicable software to perform research, financial analysis, and cash-flow modeling.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, including high-level budget variance analysis.
• Conduct financial, cash-flow, and variance analysis; support budgeting processes and assist with general ledger reconciliations.
• Lead small projects, document procedures, and identify and recommend process improvements.
• Participate in the development of annual budget processes.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships within the team and across the commission; proactively solicit input and foster buy-in from colleagues to support effective decision-making.
• Serve as a liaison to internal departments and external partners, supporting Energy & Fuel Portfolio Analysis with research, data, and financial insights.
• Stay current on market trends and industry best-practices and share insights with the team.
• Participate in team evaluations of fuel transactions, daily resource planning, market activities, and FMPP committee interactions; develop and deliver operational plans.
• Develop and present daily operational plan and market activity reports.
• Support FMPP member requirements and perform ad-hoc analysis for committees and task forces.
• Perform callout duties, as required, due to significant changes in system conditions – included, but not limited to, interaction with natural gas market, modifying the daily operation plan, and delivering adjusted fuel consumption forecasts and schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period
• OUC’s Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully-funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
• Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities
• Access to family-oriented recreational areas
• Paid Conference and Training Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level