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Manager Natural Gas Resources Puget Sound Energy Location: Washington Category:

Electricenergyonline, Bellevue, Washington, us, 98009


Job ID: 4728

Location: Bellevue, WA, US, 98004

Remote and Hybrid Work Opportunities:

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Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Energy Supply Merchant team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Manager Natural Gas Resources position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

Develops, manages and implements strategy regarding natural gas resource activities for PSE, including (i) Canadian and US pipeline rates and tariffs proceedings and (ii) resource planning and additions to PSE's energy supply portfolio (both power and gas). Leads and coordinates key functions, including primary negotiations and oversight of PSE's interest in Canadian and US pipeline service provider regulatory proceedings. Leads and coordinates acquisition strategy regarding the acquisition of new natural gas resources or restructuring of existing resources. Evaluates financial implications and alternatives of specific resource opportunities. Performs complex, long-term financial planning and analysis related to various resources. Represents PSE's interests in project development or acquisitions with outside parties.

Works with PSE executives to develop business strategies and manage PSE's natural gas portfolio requirements, considering capital, operational, risk, compliance and/or budgetary requirements. Responsible to lead initiatives and collaboratively interface with other PSE departments, resource and regulatory agencies, external stakeholders and other discipline-related organizations to develop and implement policy and programmatic direction.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

Manages PSE's Canadian, FERC and state rate and tariff regulatory strategies with respect to pipeline and storage, ensuring PSE's interests are fairly represented.

Provides commercial and regulatory support for the Jackson Prairie project, including FERC reporting and contract negotiations.

Leads due diligence reviews of natural gas asset purchases, including financial feasibility analyses and legal reviews.

Prepares and directs strategic evaluations of current and proposed natural gas resource acquisitions.

Represents PSE's commercial interests in joint development agreements for new natural gas resources.

Develops financial analysis methods for energy resource strategy alternatives and negotiates business transactions.

Builds consensus among stakeholders to meet PSE's resource needs.

Works with legal counsel to support Natural Gas Resources' strategy in regulatory proceedings.

Directs technical resource modeling and forecasting studies.

Collaborates with Resource planning to develop natural gas sections of Integrated Resource Plans.

Supports internal stakeholders by ensuring proper training and resolving resource-related problems.

Represents PSE as a subject matter expert on natural gas supply markets and associated rates and tariffs.

Conducts presentations internally and externally and mentors company personnel.

Responds to infrastructure and resource emergencies on a 24/7 basis.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills.

4 years in energy trading or operations.

2 years natural gas or power trading experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of Pacific Northwest gas and power energy infrastructure.

Knowledge of regional gas pipeline infrastructure and gas storage management.

Experience in evaluating market trends and developing hedging strategies.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in FERC and Canadian rate design and regulatory proceedings.

Proficient with presentation software applications and excellent presentation skills.

Advanced knowledge of Pacific Northwest natural gas pipeline and storage resources.

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