Lead Analyst – Energy Buyer

Orange, Connecticut
Avangrid
Responsibilities Performs seasonal, monthly, day-ahead, and intra-day gas purchases to ensure a 100% reliable gas supply at the best price to meet firm on system customer’s needs. Working knowledge of nominations used on the Northeast Pipelines. MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Scope of work – range of responsibilities): • Supports the purchase of natural gas for the Company, which meets customer requirements in a least cost and reliable manner. This includes executing purchases for on system requirements along with making off-systems sales and capacity releases. • Works closely with Gas Control to ensure system needs are met during all-weather conditions. Monitors all pipeline operational balancing agreements to ensure Company is within operational tolerances. • Maintains and verifies records of all transactions and usage related to gas ordered and flow of gas. • Ensures that capacity under contract is fully utilized and the maximum value is recovered. Optimizes all storage injections, withdrawals, and transports. • Supports Company contracts (commodity and transportation) to meet Company objectives in the OSS and Target Margin requirements. • Special projects and studies as assigned.Skills and Requirements • Requires Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Sciences • At least 7 years of experience in wholesale commodity acquisition and supply • Knowledge/experience in these areas desirable: North east natural gas capacity, transport, underground storage, and LNG • Must have strong knowledge of Natural Gas Markets, gas pipeline operations and nominating and scheduling of gas, financial analysis, and spreadsheets Skills/Abilities: • Must be able to work independently and make precise decisions under time constraintsCompetencies Develop Self & Others Empower to grow Collaborate and Share Be a role model Focus to achieve results Be agile Technical Skills Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables .buttontext7b2494b0614a79a7 a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext7b2494b0614a79a7 a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #427135 !important; outline: none !important; } AVANGRID’s employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Learn more about equal employment by following this link If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources department at or Major Market: New Haven Nearest Secondary Market: Hartford Job Segment: Pipeline, Energy