Analyst Energy Market 1

CPS Energy
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Jan 10, 2025
Analyst Energy Market 1 Date: Jan 10, 2025 Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205 Company: CPS Energy We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day! Deadline to apply: January 20, 2025 Power Generation: Energy Suppy & Market Operations Location: San Antonio, TX Pay Grade 11 Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level Position Summary The Analyst Energy Market position supports quantitative analysis functions for the Energy Supply & Market Operations (ESMO) department. The role takes direction from the Day Ahead, Real Time, and Congestion Revenue Rights management for determining specific data analysis requirements. The role requires management, development, and communication of data analysis for ESMO to help support economic optimization of CPS Energy generation resources, demand costs, and congestion risks. Tasks and Responsibilities Develop understanding of the factors influencing energy prices, supply and demand, and market volatility. Present to internal stakeholders, translating data-driven results into actionable recommendations. Assist in the development of analysis on why a transaction may not have performed as expected, potential missed opportunities for generation assets, identify the transmission elements that could cause congestion elevating the risk around transactions and load cost as well as checking and validating financial results for generation assets and wholesale books. Learn optimization modeling to forecast congestion, assess congestion drivers, and assist in locational marginal pricing (LMP) assessments. Ability to gain knowledge of ERCOT Wholesale Market operations and renewable energy portfolio impacts. Perform various market analysis studies (what-ifs, back casting, etc.) and scenario analysis, tool development and preparing/presenting materials and results to various levels of staff and management. Create visually compelling dashboards and reports to communicate complex data findings. Develops data visualization dashboards in Tableau and writes SQL queries to streamline processes. Assists with commercial and system integrity decision-making during and after work hours to the extent necessary. Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned. Minimum Skills Minimum Knowledge and Abilities Ability to learn power plant operations, electricity and fuel markets, and thermal unit generation optimization. Data Visualization experience in tools like Tableau/Excel. Experience in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling. Available to address challenges and issues that may occur after normal work hours, including weekends. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited university, particular an MBA Experience with databases, data manipulation and analytics (Excel, Python, Tableau, Alteryx) Competencies Driving for Results Communicates Effectively Delivering High Quality Work Evaluating and Implementing Ideas Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or related field from an accredited university OR Critical analytical experience demonstrated in a similar position. Required Certifications Working Environment The work environment includes extensive indoor work, computer usage, manual dexterity, talking on the phone and in-person, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Must have the ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, and other business related events. Work responsibilities include being on-call as needed after the normal workday and/or on weekends. Physical Demands Office Environment CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations. Nearest Major Market: San Antonio Job Segment: Power Plant Operator, Power Plant, Business Process, Database, MBA, Energy, Management, Technology