SXʷNQ̓EʔELS L SUW̓EČM / KSUKZIZMUMAZ ADJAZMUKWAGITS ENERGY KEEPERS, INC. ASSET OPTIMIZATION MANAGER Position: Asset Optimization Manager Salary: Negotiable depending on training, education, and experience Location: Energy Keepers, Inc. Corporate Headquarters, Polson, MT Employment Status: Full time position with full benefits to be offered at time of employment Supervised By: Energy Keepers, Inc. Director of Power Management GENERAL SUMMARY Performs hydro operations modeling to support Power Management activities. Closely coordinates with Hydro Operations & Maintenance personnel as well as marketing personnel at EKI and TSI for both near-term operations and longer-term forecasts. Undertakes efforts to capture the most value out of Kerr Dam and Flathead Lake operations flexibility. Identifies new commercial opportunities or additional revenue sources based on market design or market rules. Provides back-up to key Company personnel. Serves as the corporate expert on asset optimization (possibly including transmission), and market design (including EIM and SCED efforts). PRIMARY DUTIES Perform Flathead Basin and Pacific Northwest Coordination Agreement modeling activities as required to create and evaluate strategies to maximize the value of the Company’s resources and contracts utilizing stream flow forecasts, forward price curves, regional load forecasts, and unit outages. Provides fundamentals based points of view on regional generation supply and transmission system operations and outages. This includes modeling of the Flathead River and Columbia River system, regional energy market conditions (both electric markets and natural gas), and regional grid operations. Duties also include supporting the process and data needed to determine Kerr headwaters benefits under the PNCA as well as the monthly and annual planning regulations and submittals. Track and analyze all Water Resource Management matters, including current conditions, forecasts, and projected requirements. Responsible for implantation and coordination of the Drought Management Plan. Utilize and maintain hydro project operation models and other technological systems for the Power Management department. This includes maintenance of in house software, as well as interfacing this software to external entities such as the power marketing contractor and others. Undertake studies examining strategies to best address Kerr operations and revenue in light of current environmental and transmission constraints and make recommendations for possible changes or investments and involvement with appropriate stakeholders. Participate in the design, development, implementation, and user support of power system operation and risk management models as required to evaluate power resource development and acquisition, marketing, contracting, risk management, and operations strategies and alternatives. Undertake studies and or lead initiatives related to power resource (generation, fuel supply, transmission, etc.) development or acquisition as directed by management. During the period leading to the takeover of Kerr, will be responsible to assure the appropriate hardware and software linkages are established between Kerr’s operational control system (control system and dispatch control, etc.) and the power marketing systems. Ensure compliance with provisions of all contracts, Kerr Project license requirements, the Company hedging strategy, and perform required data submittals. Coordinate as necessary with CSKT NRD and DOI personnel on FERC license compliance. Support the Budget planning and development process. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY Operates under general direction. Decisions are made within prescribed operating guidelines and policy constraints. Makes recommendations and executes water management actions and reports in conjunction with the direction set by the Director of Power Management. Job encounters new and varied work situations, involving a high degree of complexity. Contacts are normally made with others inside and outside the Company including the Risk Manager, power marketing contractor, market participants, regulatory agencies, and the general public. Contacts are normally made on own initiative requiring explanation, discussion, interpretation or approvals. SPECIFIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Computer modeling / programming Excel skills is preferred. Technical knowledge of Pacific Northwest electric and natural gas commodities markets is preferred. General knowledge of power scheduling practices, with special focus on NorthWestern Energy is preferred. Knowledge of Pacific Northwest generation, utility practices, and electricity markets is preferred. Advanced analytical thinking skills and strong communication and presentation skills are required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university. Advance degree preferred. Five or more years of experience in the electric industry, including experience preparing analysis of hydro operations, energy transactions, market fundamentals, and structured energy products. WORK CONDITIONS Normal working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Position may require extended working hours with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules and work load. Some travel may be required to meet project requirements. Normal work will be within the Corporate Offices, but some work may be at the plant or an industrial environment, requiring protective clothing and equipment. All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes pre/post employment physical examinations and drug screening. All employees are required to successfully complete a background check. Energy Keepers, Incorporated, is an Indian Preference Employer. Energy Keepers, Incorporated is a federally chartered corporation, wholly-owned by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes that operates and maintains hydropower facilities and sells the electricity generated thereby. The statements contained in this job description are not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.
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