Ensures that all scheduling processes (nominations, confirmations, etc.) take place in a correct and timely manner with regard to pipeline and department deadlines. Initiates and maintains daily spreadsheets. Analyzes data, monitors and reconciles imbalances, sets up make-up/pay-back schedules with appropriate shippers, and initiates settlements. Schedules and tracks CES natural gas transactions for an assigned region. Schedules gas purchases and sales and records data in Calpine systems to docu... more details
Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.
The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.
Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)
Ensures that all scheduling processes (nominations, confirmations, etc.) take place in a correct and timely manner with regard to pipeline and department deadlines. Initiates and maintains daily spreadsheets. Analyzes data, monitors and reconciles imbalances, sets up make-up/pay-back schedules with appropriate shippers, and initiates settlements. Schedules and tracks CES natural gas transactions for an assigned region. Schedules gas purchases and sales and records data in Calpine systems to document activity and support profit and loss reporting. Ensures that all trades are in accordance with Calpine risk policies and if not, takes action to resolve. Duties include interpreting and communicating production, consumption and scheduled data and providing daily trading positions; scheduling/routing transactions entered Calpine systems and validating transactions against pipeline nominations; making economic decisions in routing gas, managing imbalances and assisting in sourcing decisions; and continually monitor variables and conditions that may impact market conditions and communicate findings. Also performs data reconciliation activity in Horizon. May also assist with routing and deal input strategies in ETRM. Additionally, supports Calpine’s natural gas physical trading and risk management activity. Responsible for trading desk operations. Transacts for short-term and intermediate commodity trading transactions. Specializes in the 30-day spot market. Uses futures and other financial tools as a service for customers and for the internal hedging of deals. Has enough knowledge of gas control, capacity release markets, storage, and pipeline transportation to play a major role in daily sourcing optimization. Also involved in marketing, fundamental analysis, position management, position reconciliation, project-oriented work and deal analysis.
Job Scope & Technical Excellence
- Comprehensive knowledge.
- Seasoned professional with advanced applied experience.
- Applies advanced skills contributing to knowledge areas within function, but not yet an expert in all.
Decision Making & Innovation
- Makes recommendations on moderately complex issues regarding project components and tasks.
- May make recommendations on new processes, tools and services; supports and contributes to development of new products, services or techniques.
Work Complexity & Independent Judgment
- Works on problems of diverse scope ranging from moderate to complex.
- Uses independent judgment requiring in-depth analysis of variable factors. Collaborates with senior professionals in selection of methods, techniques, and analytical approach.
Self-Management & Leadership
- Little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
- Serves as project/technical lead on small to medium sized projects; may coordinate work of professionals, technicians, and others outside of own department.
- This is the most senior skill level without moving to the management or specialist track.
Communication & Influence
- Resource integrator –builds professional networks and identifies and connects resources to achieve goals. Regularly contributes actionable ideas in brainstorming and planning sessions.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Seasoned professional; typically requires 5+ years’ experience including working knowledge of trading tools and indices, marginal and average pricing and generation commitment techniques.
Additional Calpine Information
- Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
- Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.
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