What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fuels Supply & Transportation Representative I - Sr Staff (Natural Gas Trader) position at Entergy?
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
This position is part of the Gas Supply Team withing EMO’s Fossil Fuel Supply organization and will primarily be responsible for natural gas procurement, pipeline coordination, strategy development/implementation and will also support activities related to scheduling, reporting and analysis.
This position requires a high level of real-time communication and coordination within a group of fuel purchasers, as well as across several other functional groups responsible for the reliable operations. This position will require working before/after regular office hours including some holidays and weekends.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Minimum education required of the position
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123188
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEI page, or see statements below.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Equal Opportunity
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
Working Conditions
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
- This is a Hybrid position and is located in The Woodlands, TX. Relocation assistance and sponsorship is not provided. This position may be filled as a Fuels Supply & T Rep I, II, III, Senior, or Senior Staff depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.***
This position is part of the Gas Supply Team withing EMO’s Fossil Fuel Supply organization and will primarily be responsible for natural gas procurement, pipeline coordination, strategy development/implementation and will also support activities related to scheduling, reporting and analysis.
This position requires a high level of real-time communication and coordination within a group of fuel purchasers, as well as across several other functional groups responsible for the reliable operations. This position will require working before/after regular office hours including some holidays and weekends.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Responsible for the purchasing and management of natural gas for Entergy’s natural gas powered generation, including optimization of contracts to provide reliable, economic fuel supply
- Develop and implement long-term strategy for the natural gas portfolio, including but not limited to storage, transport, and hedging optimization
- Ensure trade activity is accurately captured, reported and settled through close coordination with internal teams and external suppliers
- Deep understanding of pipeline infrastructure, supply/demand fundamentals, and have robust supplier/pipeline relationships
- Actively work with stakeholders across business functions to identify, evaluate and optimize new opportunities
- Understand supply/demand, current and emerging market conditions, and power plant operations
- Communicate and present performance metrics and operational developments to senior management and key stakeholders. Develop methods to improve daily operation processes and performance measurement.
- Support internal/external audits, Rate Cases, RFI’s and Regulatory Filings for cost recovery. Support back office, accounting and plant operations by ensuring accuracy of fuel related data.
Minimum education required of the position
- Required: Typically requires a college or university degree in related field or the equivalent work experience
- Preferred: BS/BA in a technical field such as Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Energy field
- Fuel Supply Rep I: 0-2 years of Fuel purchasing, scheduling or related experience
- Fuel Supply Rep II: 2-4 years of Fuel purchasing, scheduling or related experience
- Fuel Supply Rep III: 4-6 years of Fuel purchasing, scheduling or related experience
- Fuel Supply Rep Sr.: 6-8 years of Fuel purchasing ,scheduling or related experience
- Fuel Supply Rep Sr Staff: 8 years of Fuel purchasing, scheduling or related experience
- Desired: 2-4 years of work experience with a preference for previous experience within the energy industry, operations or commercial transactions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize, while meeting deadlines
- Detailed oriented and possess excellent organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Work/Excel/Access/PowerPoint)
- Experience with fuel procurement within MISO is preferred
- Preferred: Previous scheduling and/or operations experience
- None
- Functional Knowledge: Requires conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities.
- Business Expertise: Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
- Leadership: Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
- Problem Solving: Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
- Impact: Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
- Interpersonal Skills: Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123188
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEI page, or see statements below.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Equal Opportunity
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
Working Conditions
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.