Operations Optimization Specialist II

Operations Optimization Specialist II

At Enbridge, we embrace new ideas and offer an environment where employees are recognized and respected for their input and opinions. We view our employees as our future leaders and strive to provide an environment that encourages self-improvement, innovation, and growth so that we can promote from within.

We are looking for an Operations Optimization Specialist II to join our team in Houston Texas, Calgary, Alberta or Edmonton Alberta.

Role is responsible for tracking and optimizing UST's electric power costs and electric contracts of approximately $125MM - $150MM / year, projecting future costs, managing new contracts and project team integration.

Working in a fast-paced environment in the Commercial Operations department, the Operations Optimization Specialist II will work independently, prioritize and deliver against deadlines, across multiple workstreams.

Enbridge offers an exciting, dynamic, and positive work environment. Apply today, we'd love to hear from you! #joinourteam

What You Will Do :

• Manages and accountable for optimization of UST's electric power costs and contracts of approximately $125MM - $150MM / year. Leads effort and work with Outage & Commercial Coordination organization to develop and maintain the end-to-end power cost management strategies and direction for UST.
• Develops and maintains items related to, but not limited to, (i) budget / forecast of electricity costs, (ii) projection of electricity usage at compressor stations, (iii) projection of system and incremental rate schedule usage, and (iv) optimization of power costs while maintaining reliable firm service.
• Develops and maintains gas purchase strategies including how power contracts should be structured (hedged, locked-in, through marketers or local distribution company).
• Key contributor / consultant to field projects associated with changes at compressor stations that impacts electric usage at the station or compressor. This includes discussions with electric providers / project leaders on utilization, needs, contractual language, tariff interpretations, costs and potential outages.
• Coordinates with Regulatory to support FERC filings associated with EPC, deferrals, electric usage and projections.
• Supports the renewables group to determine the impact of solar installations to electric usage and invoicing impacts.
• Takes a lead role with to automate tasks related to power optimization and develop new applications for managing automatization and creating predictive models.
• Takes a lead role working with Contract Administration, Asset Planning, Regulatory and FP&A to develop budget forecasts and variances explanations. Team will work with Gas Control, Capacity Planning and Outage & Commercial Coordination to optimize throughput, GHG emissions and costs.
• Takes a lead role working with 3rd party power providers and consultants to determine long-range power cost forecasts and apply to budgeting and variance explanation process.
• Takes a lead role in consulting with business development groups to optimize EPC and power in the economics of their proposed project. This includes long range planning for EPC costs and post implementation analysis of EPC related to incremental projects and negotiated rates.
• Works in collaboration with the Market Innovation team to perform analysis in order to determine how market factors around natural gas pricing, gas throughput and power prices, affect our overall power costs.
• Develops training for internals to facilitate understanding and application of power costs optimization for GTM. Train employees to act as backups to the process.
• Supports internal coordination strategies from Commercial Coordination & Analytics, Regulatory and FP&A teams to align internal departments messaging, and communication related to power optimization.

Who You Are :

Working Conditions :

Mental Requirements :

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to :

Grasping, kneeling, light moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, reads fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Enbridge Flex-Work Program :

Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridge's FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start or end time, to opt for a compressed workweek schedule or the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option. #LI-Hybrid

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com.

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