Analyst, Energy Procurement (Scheduler)

Analyst, Energy Procurement (Scheduler)

LU Service Corp.

Londonderry, NH, US, 03053

Purpose

This role is responsible for coordinating the nominating, scheduling, and monitoring of transported gas supplies, coordinates and assists with the release of company capacity assets, assists the manager with administration of gas supply contracts, and gas transportation and storage agreements, provides support for the various Retail Choice programs through interaction and capacity release activity and pipeline confirmations. Reconciles counterparty invoices and provides necessary gas cost information to accounting and regulatory groups. Interacts with internal and external stakeholders including Competitive Energy Suppliers, Producers, Marketer's and pipeline personnel pertinent to the operation of the utilities' day-to-day activities.

Accountabilities

Ensures that gas supplies are scheduled and delivered in a reliable and highly accurate manner consistent with best-cost supply strategies.

Utilizes contracts efficiently and advises Gas Managers of current procurement and transportation opportunities.

Supports the various Retail Choice programs through capacity release activity as well as customer and supplier interactions.

Monitors contracts and pipeline tariffs to assure rules are followed and utilized for procurement decisions.

Weekend and early morning on call rotation for scheduling duties.

Assist in the release of firm transportation and storage capacity for AMA capacity assignments, utilizes the various electronic bulletin boards to release and acquire pipeline capacity as required and in accordance with company guidelines.

Balances scheduling needs, capacity release, and acquisition activities to ensure economic, reliable supplies for customers.

Reconciles pipeline, supplier, hedging, and other transactional invoices and routes for appropriate signature.

Provides gas cost information to regulatory and financial accounting for use in forecasting and reconciliation.

Stays abreast of applicable industry and tariff changes and advises management of possible impacts.

Education and Experience

BS / BA in a quantitative discipline or equivalent experience preferred.

2+ year's work experience in finance, accounting, analytical role

Understanding of local natural gas infrastructure is an asset but not a requirement

Works well in a team environment

Strong PC skills with the application of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) with the ability to prepare reports and / or exhibits in the development of investigations and analysis required

Able to react quickly and effectively under changing conditions

Good oral and written communications skills

Strong analytical skills required

Valid passport with flexibility to travel within the US & Canada required

Valid driver's license required