NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Utility Analyst I-II - Energy Resources
Turlock, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$9,362/mo - $14,527/mo
2+ years expTurlock Irrigation District is seeking a qualified Utility Analyst to join its Power Control Center team. This position supports the analysis, coordination, and monitoring of the District’s power system operations, focusing on Market and Programs Integration and Support. The role involves technical support for power system and energy market operations, training support, outage coordination, and contributing to the evaluation and improvement of operational methods and processes.
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Responsibilities
Analyze and produce a variety of studies, forecasts, and schedules related to power generation to meet system needs and abnormal contingencies
Determine and recommend desirable generation investments and long-term generation, transmission, and fuel contracts that will enable the District to meet its electric obligations reliably and economically
Negotiate long-term contracts and transactions for such resources that are approved
Develop multi-year load-forecast information and use it in various analyses, including revenue projections
Coordinate long-term planning activities for resource acquisition; develop the long-term load forecasts and the integrated resource planning study; and maintain the load research program
Analyze and produce short and intermediate-term schedules for the operation of generating units and plants in accordance with power plant and unit characteristics, power sales contracts, gas contracts and water deliveries to District electric load in the most economical way
Analyze and produce instructions, procedures, logs, records and reports related to load dispatching and field operations, and general instruction orders for energy resource scheduling and dispatching; review daily system record for general instruction orders, compliance and accuracy
Identify and negotiate short and intermediate-term wholesale contracts and transactions that will maximize beneficial use of District generation, transmission, contracts, and related assets
Analyze and make recommendations for managing participation in the ancillary services markets; manage projects for development implementation and training of new processes related to power scheduling
Determine District utility retail cost to provide services by preparing a Cost-of-Service study identifying unbundled costs by customer class
Produce District retail revenue estimates for the coming year and projections of revenue over a multi-year period using the most current demand forecast information
Prepare a competitive position report identifying the competitive position of the District's products and services
Determine if new rates should be designed or existing rate structures redesigned through the competitive comparison of rates with other utilities' rates and District's cost to provide the service
Prepare new or revise rate design for products and services
Determine impact on individual customers for any rate change
Coordinate and facilitate the activities of the Rate Committee
Prepare and analyze material related to the cost structure for each rate schedule
Analyze customer usage data for use in allocating costs to various rate classes
Recommend rates for each rate class
Design, program, modify, and operate systems for measuring, monitoring, and reporting financial risk from power supply position, fuel supply position, and other issues, consistent with Risk Management Policies adopted by the Board and Procedures adopted by the Risk Management Committee
Develop a Rolling Twelve-Month Forecast for risk management purposes
Coordinate with other administrations in the interactions of scheduling, risk analysis, and forecasting to insure a consistent analytic approach
Participate in the Risk Management Committee (RMC) with the purpose of communicating to the other RMC members the District's market risk position and the means utilized to mitigate it
Conduct analysis related to preparation and approval of invoices related to power supply, transmission, and fuel
Model in scheduling and settlements software systems
Prepare statistical, financial, and planning reports related to the Administration; ensure compliance with Federal, State and local government rules, regulations and standards, and electric and fuel contract requirements
Perform professional analysis of customer energy use and determine solutions to complex energy problems
Perform analysis of customer energy efficiency projects
Assist in Demand-Side Management program design, application and evaluation
Maintain and expand effective relationships with customers
Assist in research, development, production, and marketing of potential new services, products, and programs
Assist in the District-wide coordination of the District's public benefits programs
Perform analysis on the feasibility of market penetration in various geographical and market niche areas
Assist in the training of other District staff
Assist in the supervision of tasks assigned to other District staff or consultants, as directed
Manage, develop, modify and utilize computer models and other computer applications in the performance of the assigned duties
Coordinate Administration related activities with other District administrations, departments, and outside agencies
Make professional presentations to the District management, including the Board of Directors, and others
Provide analysis and recommendations on regulatory matters directly affecting the Administration
May serve as acting Department Manager as assigned
Comply with all District rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a highly analytical field such as engineering, accounting, finance, science, math, or economics
Utility Analyst I: Two (2) years experience in one or more of the above fields of concentration or a position that would prepare one for such field(s)
Utility Analyst II: Five (5) years experience in one or more of the above fields of concentration or a position that would prepare one for such field(s)
Utility Analyst I: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Utility Analyst I: Demonstrate excellent customer service skills
Utility Analyst I: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Utility Analyst I: Prepare clear and concise financial and administrative reports
Utility Analyst I: Knowledge of the principles and techniques of analytical and statistical analysis, basic accounting, basic utility operation and economic evaluation
Utility Analyst I: Ability to recognize and evaluate changing industry conditions, and develop strategies to address change
Utility Analyst I: Develop and prepare complex analysis and models for assigned work
Utility Analyst I: Demonstrate familiarity in performing duties related to assigned activities
Utility Analyst II: Ability to interact with the Board of Directors, Commissioners, elected and appointed officials as well as management level utility personnel
Utility Analyst II: Knowledge of electric utility operations, including electric generation, transmission, and sub-transmission operation
Utility Analyst II: Knowledge of principles, methods, practices, and techniques used in resource, rate and marketing practices
Utility Analyst II: Knowledge of principles and techniques of rate analysis, both short and long-term load and resource forecasting, resource planning, statistics, economics and accounting
Utility Analyst II: Knowledge of electric utility rate making including cost analysis techniques and methods of cost allocation
Utility Analyst II: Basic principles of electricity
Utility Analyst II: Knowledge of financial tools such as forward contracts, options, futures contracts and swaps
Utility Analyst II: Basic understanding of database design and operation
Utility Analyst II: Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate new program techniques, methods, and procedures
Utility Analyst II: Ability to supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff
Utility Analyst II: Knowledge of industry terms and the ability to negotiate
Must file a Statement of Economic Interest in compliance with Governmental Code Section 81000
Sign & Acknowledge a Confidentiality Agreement
Benefits
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per calendar year
Sick Leave: 12 sick leave days per calendar year with no accumulation limit
Vacation: 2 weeks (7 month through 2nd year), 3 weeks (3rd year through 5th year), 4 weeks + 1 day(6th year through 14th year), 5 weeks (15th year through 24th year), 5 weeks + 3 days (25th year & thereafter), 1 Floating Holiday
Health Insurance is provided by the District and administered through our Third Party Administrator. Turlock Irrigation District utilizes the Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer PPO Network. Out-of-pocket expenses can be limited if Anthem Blue Cross plan providers and hospitals are used. Employees have a choice of a PPO Plan or a HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan) during open enrollment or a qualifying event as per IRS plan guidelines.
Prescription Insurance is administered by Express Scripts. We have a four-tiered co-pay structured plan: generic; formulary; non-formulary; & specialty. For maintenance medications, the Express Scripts "Mail Order" plan is most cost effective.
Dental Insurance is provided by the District and administered through Delta Dental PPO Network. Preventative benefits are paid at 100%; basic benefits are paid at 80%, crowns, jackets and cast restoration benefits are paid at 50%. The District offers a voluntary Base Plus Buy-Up plan. Employee costs are minimized when utilizing a Delta Dental PPO Dentist/Orthodontist.
Vision Insurance is provided by the District and administered through VSP. Employee costs are minimized when utilizing a VSP Optometrist. The District offers a voluntary Buy-Up Vision plan.
Flexible Spending Account (Section 125) is made available to employees to cover health and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. A flexible spending account credit card is provided by BCC for health care reimbursable expenses as per IRS regulations.
Health Savings Account is made available for those employees electing the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) only. A Health Savings Account credit card is provided by BCC for health care reimbursable expenses as per IRS regulations.
Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance is provided by the District through VOYA Employee Benefits. Coverage amount is two times the employee's annual base salary. The maximum benefit is $200,000.
Supplemental Life Insurance (Employees/Dependents) is available to District employees on a voluntary basis from VOYA Employee Benefits. Employees may elect up to $500,000, in addition to electing spousal coverage up to a maximum of $100k.
Long Term Disability is provided by the District and administered by VOYA Employee Benefits. The benefit may reimburse up to 66.66% of basic monthly earnings.
Deferred Compensation (457b plan) is available on a voluntary basis to District employees. Contributions are made before taxes through payroll deductions. Employees can authorize withholdings per IRS guidelines. Catch up provisions are available at age 50.
Social Security/Medicare participation is required for all employees. The District matches the employee contribution.
Retirement Benefits are provided by the District with a contribution by employees. The Defined Benefit Plans are based on date of hire, age, years of service, and average monthly salary at the age you elect to retire. Please refer to the appropriate retirement plan document based on date of hire.
Educational Assistance Program provides employees financial assistance for occupational related school courses.
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