Energy Manager - Edmonton, Canada - Air Products

Air Products

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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CN-AB-Edmonton, CN-ON-Nanticoke

Job Description and Qualifications

Air Products Canada Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Air Products and Chemicals Inc., has manufacturing and distribution operations in Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta. Air Products core industrial gas business provides atmospheric and process gases serving a variety of customers in 50+ countries, including refining, chemical, gasification, metals, electronics, manufacturing, food and beverage, welding, and healthcare.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc

(NYSE:

APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opening for an
The Energy Manager position will have primary responsibility and accountability for:

Negotiation and management of electric energy supply contracts in both regulated and deregulated markets.
Daily coordination with the supply Chain to optimize plant operations within the energy contract structure to balance Air Products' business needs and maximize profits.
Provide short term power price forecasts and the possibility of interruptions on Air Products' operations.
Coordinate with sales, marketing, and finance to ensure the structure and management of Air Products' energy costs are competitive.
Risk management of Air Products' energy supply contracts.
Maintain knowledge of rapidly changing energy environments and alert the business to potential short and long term impacts.
Participation in industrial energy lobbying groups as a leader/strong influencer.
Interact and establish productive relationships at multiple levels of management with energy suppliers, energy marketers, public utilities, municipal utilities, grid operators, etc.
Assist in locating new Air Products' plants to optimize power supply costs.
Assist in the physical interconnection of new power supply while minimizing capital costs and maintaining high reliability.
Respond to ad hoc requests for power information and analysis.
Work with the local distribution companies to resolve and improve power reliability issues.
Selecting/managing outside consultants/legal support for purposes of energy purchases and regulatory intervention.
Conducting RFPs, evaluating the results, and recommending the best evaluated provider.
Leading the negotiation of the necessary power supply contracts with the selected supplier.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree
Energy, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business
5 years minimum experience in electric energy markets, preferably on the buy side
Demonstrated strong analysis skills
Demonstrated strong negotiating skills
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills (both internally and externally with both varying management levels)
Demonstrated ability to excel in a challenging and changing environment
Demonstrated ability to work internally as a team member and externally with peers in industry groups
Demonstrated knowledge deregulated energy markets in Ontario and Alberta
Capable of handling detailed and complex contract negotiations
Able to freely travel within North America
Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.
Req No.
40933BR