Fuels Analyst - Oglethorpe Power Corporation

Join our team at Oglethorpe, where you will be pivotal in managing our coal procurement and transportation program at Plant Scherer. As a Fuels Analyst, you will initially focus on coal, with added responsibilities for natural gas over time. This hybrid position offers flexibility and an exciting opportunity to gain experience and grow in a dynamic environment. You will oversee coal procurement, inventory management, and railcar logistics while supporting our gas and fuel oil strategies. This role also provides cross-functional visibility and interaction with various departments and external partners, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and co-owner agreements. Your strong coordination skills will be essential in managing complex transactions and billing processes related to fuel.

Why Join Us:

• Growth Mode: Be part of a team that values personal and professional development in a company experiencing significant growth.
• Exciting Time to Learn and Grow: Take on new challenges and expand your skills in a supportive environment.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a role that respects your personal time and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• Cross-functional visibility: Gain exposure to various departments and broaden your expertise.
• Values Openness and Transparency: Thrive in a culture of honesty and open communication.
• One Team Mindset: Collaborate closely with a tight-knit team dedicated to mutual success.

Job Duties:

Coal Program Management:

• Coordinate coal, railcar, and transportation procurement.
• Evaluate bids for cost, terms, and conditions.
• Implement corporate risk management policies and Dodd-Frank compliance reviews.

Trading and Scheduling:

• Execute hedges and assist with hedge system administration.
• Buy, sell, and schedule physical natural gas to support generating facilities.
• Manage fuel oil trades as needed.

Industry Monitoring:

• Stay updated on energy news, industry publications, and utility IRPs.
• Assess impacts on OPC and provide strategy recommendations.

Co-Owner Interaction:

• Serve as OPC's backup representative on the Scherer Fuel Committee.
• Maintain communication with Georgia Power (plant operator) as well as other co-owners.

Billing and Reporting:

• Validate and investigate complex billing reports and coal stock ledgers.
• Resolve discrepancies with Georgia Power.

Process Integration:

• Develop integrated processes among internal functions.
• Provide technical support on coal, gas, and oil issues.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist in creating transportation, gas price, and coal budgets.
• Conduct quarterly coal forecasting.

Dispatch Rate Communication:

• Set and communicate monthly dispatch rates for OPC-generating units.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: 1-3 years of relevant energy industry experience (coal, natural gas, utility operations). Experience with coal procurement, natural gas supply, and pipeline assets is preferred. Knowledge of electric power generation and co-op structure is a plus.

Equivalent Experience: 2 years in an analytics-heavy role such as engineering, planning, forecasting, finance, audit, or accounting.

Specialized Skills:

• Familiarity with co-op structure and natural gas/power market economics.
• Strong organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong Excel and programming skills preferred.