Power Manager

Western Midstream • The Woodlands, TX

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Western Midstream seeks a Power Manager to join the Business Services organization located in The Woodlands, TX office. This position is responsible for managing the Company’s power portfolio across midstream operations, including procurement strategy, cost optimization, regulatory alignment, and development of power infrastructure and generation solutions supporting business growth.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of experience managing power procurement, energy markets or related advisory roles.
• Deep understanding of ERCOT market structure, pricing mechanisms and co-op contracts
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contacts with energy management consultants, regulatory agencies, electricity retailers and utilities
• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities related to energy costs and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage Company’s power portfolio by monitoring electricity consumption, costs and forward curves to set budget guidance and develop power procurement strategy and behind the meter power generation strategy
• Oversee the Company’s joint venture interest in a Delaware Basin electrical distribution system, ensuring alignment with commercial and operational objectives.
• Negotiate and administer power retail agreements and third party-power management/QSE agreements
• Act as primary point of contact with electricity retailers, utilities and energy management consultants, and other external stakeholders.
• Identify and advance power generation opportunities including evaluating commercial structures and market demand near Company’s infrastructure
• Coordinate the submission of new load requests with utilities and expedite connection
• Review Company owned electricity infrastructure inspections and advise on maintenance and/or repair of assets to improve power quality
• Manage the Company’s power hedge positions and demand response participation to optimize costs and mitigate market risk.

What This Job Offers

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