Senior Fuel Portfolio Analyst

Orlando Utilities Commission•Orlando, FL

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Senior Fuel Portfolio Analyst to join the Fuel Services division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are looking for a strategic, highly analytical professional to provide tactical oversight and subject matter expertise across daily fuel purchasing, transportation, scheduling, and supply for OUC’s electric generation plants, while administering OUC’s energy risk management program and ensuring strong alignment with operational and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will be responsible for leading daily fuel trading, scheduling, and back ‑ office operations, analyzing natural gas, pipeline capacity, coal, and oil positions, approving complex fuel invoices, leading hedging, operational, management, and regulatory reporting (EIA 923, SERC, PSC, FEM), managing month ‑ end/year ‑ end close, developing annual budgets and the five ‑ year capital plan, conducting high ‑ level financial and operational analysis, representing OUC on FMPP committees/task forces, and mentoring junior analysts. We are looking for a cross ‑ functional leader with strong negotiation skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to manage complexity while influencing fuel strategy and process improvements across the organization. This role includes participation in a call ‑ out rotation supporting natural gas operations. You may work some evenings during alert days or extreme weather, and rotate weekend and evening on ‑ call coverage for operational emergencies. OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community, OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions. Join a team of visionary Change Agents, Strategists, and Community Ambassadors who understand the vital role of diverse experiences in powering creativity and industry transformation. At OUC, each position contributes to the success and achievement of our goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related area of study from an accredited college or university
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in fuel logistics and financial analysis
Two (2) years of experience in trading and scheduling commodities for a load-servicing entity
Fuel logistics and scheduling
High level budget variance analysis
Financial statements
Financial modeling and trend analysis
Utility/energy industry experience
Working knowledge of Coal and Gas Invoice Processing
Working knowledge of Coal Analysis
Working knowledge of Coal Inventory Forecasting
Working knowledge of Hedging Reports
Working knowledge of Financial Markets
Working knowledge of Financial tools for risk management hedging
Working knowledge of Contractual language for PPA’s Operating Agreements, NAESB’s, etc.
Working knowledge of Interpretation and application of regulatory accounting practices
Advanced level spreadsheet analyses and reports
Monthly status/compliance reports including applicable charts and graphs
Budget tracking spread sheets
Financial reports (i.e. income statement/balance sheet)
Various financial and fuel publications
Advanced level math and analytic skills
Software Applications (i.e. CC&B, JD Edwards, Hubble)
Data metrics and reporting
Familiarity with Utilities Industry and Operations
Familiarity with Natural gas market
Familiarity with Power pool operations
Familiarity with Software applications (FGT scheduling system, CSX customer scheduling system (Ship CSX))
Familiarity with Commodities hedging
Demonstrate good judgment, analysis and actions for optimal results; and considers different perspectives
Flexibility and ability to multi-task
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 our 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 Coach, mentor, train and guide team.
Ability to Interpret and apply a variety of procedures, policies, and/or precedents.
Ability to Develop comprehensive, in-depth reports for FMPP management, sub-committees, and task forces.
Ability to Lead cross-functional teams, analysis, and projects.
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.).
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Business Administration or Finance degree
Foundational understanding of electric utility generation function (i.e. heat rate, MWh, mmbtu)
Experience with ETRM systems
Continuous improvement mindset
Strong proficiency in data-driven tools (Excel automation, Power BI)

Responsibilities

Lead daily fuel trading, scheduling, and back-office operations for natural gas, coal, and purchased power.
Analyze daily and long-term natural gas and pipeline capacity, oil, and coal positions to make recommendations accordingly.
Manage more complex 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.
Analyze and approve 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.
Lead the preparation of hedging, operational, management, and regulatory reports, including EIA 923, SERC, PSC filings, FEM fuel reports, and internal commission agenda items.
Prepare and analyze monthly fuel, purchased power, and transmission reports to Accounting.
Purchase and analyze long-term and short-term coal needs, evaluate bids and RFPs for diesel fuel, and review coal and other new contracts for OUC power plants.
Compose reports for the Energy Risk Management Oversight Committee (ERMOC).
Review ERMOC policies and procedures; propose edits as OUC energy and fuel portfolio evolves; Coordinate the preparation and distribution of coal inventory and train status report for internal OUC stakeholders.
Maintain and update train shipment records for use by external coal analysis partners.
Lead the preparation and analysis of coal delivery reports to support management decision-making.
Utilize applicable software to perform research, financial analysis, and cash-flow modeling.
Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, including high-level budget variance analysis.
Review and approve monthly reports for journal entries and reconciliations associated with fuel, purchased power, transmission and minority plants.
Lead larger scope, more complex, cross-functional projects, document procedures, and identify and recommend process improvements.
Compile monthly financial statement data and assist with preparation of monthly variance reporting; Prepare and present to management the annual budget as it relates to unit department, fuel, and purchased power expenses; resale revenues; and capital expenses.
Support strategic initiative implementations and identify and report key performance metrics.
Understand and communicate cross functional impact of complex transactions.
Review and approve regulatory reporting requirements.
Manage integrity of general ledger and associated subsystems.
Provide subject matter expertise including, but not limited to, performing research and analysis, providing recommendations, and preparing and delivering presentations.
Assist Managers with Purchase Power Agreements (PPA) by performing research and analysis, reviewing contract language, and supporting operational implementation.
Develop business relationships with existing and new market participants.
Serve as liaison with Fuel Portfolio Analysis & Contracts software providers/vendors and support Business Units (i.e. IT, EMS) to ensure software and tools remain current and full capabilities are utilized.
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.
Serve as Fuel Portfolio Analysis & Contracts team representative on FMPP (Sub)Committee(s) and Task Force(s); functions include, but are not limited to, attending meetings, development, review, and edit of FMPP policies and procedures, and participating in projects, studies, and analysis.
Develop and present daily operational plan and market activity reports.
Lead ad-hoc analysis for FMPP committees and task forces.
Mentor, coach, train and guide entry and mid-level employees.
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
Hybrid work schedule