Analyst, Energy Pricing - Edmonton, Canada - EPCOR

EPCOR

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Highlights of the job

We are hiring one (1) Permanent, Full-Time

Analyst, Energy Pricing position within our Operations Services team in Energy Services.

Energy Services provides the regulated rate option (RRO) electricity for consumers within Edmonton and parts of Alberta.

Our highly skilled, knowledgeable, caring and engaged team is focused on providing outstanding customer care for the company, including our Edmonton-based contact and billing centres, and always striving to exceed our customers' expectations.

As the Analyst, Energy Pricing you will be accountable for preparing the operational calculations relating to rate-setting for EPCOR's Energy Price Setting Plan (RRO customers), Default Supply, and for Encor's power and gas customers.

The Analyst, Energy Pricing is also accountable for the analysis of actual pool pricing, forward market pricing, hedging costs, RRO and Default rates, competitive electricity rates and generator offer behaviour strategies; and for preparing analysis on business planning/opportunities within Energy Services.

What you'd be responsible for

Providing input to the EPCOR Energy Alberta (EEA) Inc. plans and directions, ensuring an appropriate understanding of the EUI and EPCOR Energy Alberta Inc. strategy throughout Operations Services and ensuring ongoing effective positioning and appropriate relationships between other positions in Operations Services and EUI
Performing operation procedures, including rate calculations, monthly acknowledgement filings and monthly price schedules as required for the Energy Price Setting Plan (EPSP), Default Supply service, and Encor power and gas service.
Developing, implementing and reviewing Analyst, Energy Pricing processes to ensure compliance to policies, standards, regulatory requirements and ensuring mitigation of risks
Performing wholesale, forward, RRO and Default market analytics to contribute to the development of the EPSP and net revenue forecasts as well as the formation of EPCOR's lobbying strategies with the Department of Energy (DOE), Market Surveillance Administrator (MSA), Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) and Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC)
Providing support on regulatory proceedings through development of argument, data analysis, reading Intervener submissions and regulatory writing
Preparing briefings for senior and executive leadership including detailed information for media requests. Providing support to ES Communications for any communications required relating to RRO and Default Operations
Overseeing analytical projects including the construction of a stress test model, scenario analysis to support budget projections, and rate design analytics
Reviewing other RRO provider filings to determine impact/opportunities for EEA

What's required to be successful

Degree in Business, Economics, Operations Management, or Engineering from a recognized postsecondary educational institute
A minimum of 1 year of experience in the Alberta energy industry.
Demonstrated experience in the following areas:
Alberta Electricity Market
Energy procurement
Energy pricing analysis
Ratesetting regulations
Previous experience with rate setting, the Energy Price Setting Plan, energy procurement and/or generator offer strategies
Strong quantitative analytics skills
High level of proficiency in Excel, including knowledge of VBA, and databases. Experience with PowerQuery or PowerBI is an asset.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction:
CSU52

Class:
P1

Wage:
Starting at $45.29 per hour
_ (Final Wage and Step will be determined at the time of selection and is based on a combination of factors as outlined in the CA that may be found online.)_

Hours of work: 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week

Note: A practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise _

- may be used as a part of the sele_
- ction criterion._

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Application Deadline:
August 9, 2023
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Please note the following information:

A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.