Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.?
Location : This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to Parnall located in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).
This position is not open to sponsorship
General Summary of Job Responsibilities
The Energy Market Analyst is responsible for evaluating and optimizing MISO energy market offer strategies, evaluating and optimizing energy model performance, evaluating and reporting on generation unit performance, evaluating and reporting on the Customer Value Realized metric, and evaluating and reporting on the performance of the companies Demand Response program performance. The analyst will evaluate these using sophisticated regression and neural network models, advanced excel spreadsheet models, and generation unit commitment models. Collaborate closely with peers in ESO Operations, ESO Forecasting, MISO Settlements, and Generation Operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work with ESO Operations and Generation Operations to validate and report out on the Customer Value Realized Metric
Evaluate and report out on the company's Demand Response programs
Work with ESO Operations to evaluate and optimize MISO energy market strategies utilizing Gentrader, ProMod. and the PCI suite of software
Work with the ESO Forecasting group to benchmark Consumers Energy forecasting and performance models including GenTrader, ProMod, MetrixIDR, and in-house developed software
Work with the MISO Market Settlements group to evaluate and report on generation unit performance utilizing the PCI suite of software
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Continued
In support of day ahead and real time merchant operations, develop energy market purchase and sales tools, products, and strategies to reduce price volatility and Power Supply Cost Recovery costs
Develop tools and guidelines to mitigate cost impacts of planned and unplanned outages
Develop strategy to optimize how CE bids load into the MISO market
Build relationships with energy trading entities within MISO and PJM to facilitate short-term transactions
Subject matter expert in electric transmission offerings and tariff requirements to move power from outside MISO zone seven and other RTOs
Understand transmission congestion and consult on transmission impacts of the company's power supply acquisitions
Develop strategy to manage congestion costs through Financial Transmission Rights (FTRs) or other financial instruments
Develop ancillary services market offer strategy by unit
Develop guidelines and process for natural gas hedging
Monitor and report commodity price trends and forecasts
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of Electric Supply
Knowledge of demand-side energy programs and resources
Knowledge of generation technology and operations
Knowledge of ProMod, GenTrader, MetrixIDR, and the PCI software suite
Knowledge of MISO energy, capacity, and ancillary services markets and settlements
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in technical or related field with two (2) or more years of experience in data analysis, computer models, and/or energy markets and costs
[OR] Associate's degree in technical or related field with four (4) or more years of experience in data analysis, computer models, and/or energy markets and costs
[OR] High School Diploma/GED with six (6) or more years of experience in data analysis, computer models, and/or energy markets and costs
Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
