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Posted: 21-Dec-22
Location: Winchester, Kentucky
Type: Full Time
Required Education:
Internal Number: 4958
EKPC Company Information
Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1 million Kentuckians across 87 counties. We’re leaders in environmental stewardship and we’re committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky.
As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built.
EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance.
For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc
EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
No Expiration Date
This posting will remain open until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply early as we will review and consider candidates as they are received.
Key Roles
Collects data and conducts complex analyses, creates reports, draws inferences, and makes recommendations. Serves as a resource to EKPC and member systems by performing analytical work that is broad in nature for a broad range of customers. Conveys business information and intelligence to middle and senior management via reports, presentations, and other forms of interaction. Acts as liaison with Economic Development to calculate and advise on rate proposals to attract new loads. Maintains regular contact with the owner-members regarding the calculation of the environmental surcharge.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepares supporting schedules and analysis for use in EKPC and/or member system rate cases.
- Analyzes wholesale and retail special contracts and makes recommendations regarding pricing.
- Provides analysis to a wide range of EKPC and member system staff and makes recommendations.
- Prepares updates to PSC including green power, DSM tariffs, and cogeneration.
- Participates in the development of regulatory filings such as the Integrated Resource Plan and Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity.
- Develops annual variable O&M calculations for use in financial forecast and PJM cost-based bids.
- Monitors Commission Orders and analyzes their potential impact on EKPC.
- Assists in the development of alternative rates (e.g. facilities charges).
- Develops and analyzes benchmarking data of neighboring IOUs, G&Ts, and municipalities.
- Develops and maintains spreadsheets and databases.
- Routinely uses mathematical, financial, economic, and statistical models to complete tasks; creates models and interprets model output.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Key Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in related area required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
Experience:
- Seven (7) years of related experience.
Skills and Abilities:
- Experience in wholesale and/or retail rate design, cost-of-service studies, and financial analysis to determine revenue requirements preferred.
- Experience in development of expert testimony related to regulatory filings preferred.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and perform responsibilities in an accurate and timely manner.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to positively interact successfully with all facets of the organization and external contacts.
- Ability to be self-sufficient and self-motivated.
- Proficiency in multiple functions as well as successful assumption of increasingly technical projects and responsibilities.
- Ability to conduct economic, financial, and/or policy research and analysis, identify issues and recommend possible courses of action.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to keep management informed of work and proceeding status.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments with accuracy, to prioritize and meet deadlines, and to work well in a team environment.
- Thorough knowledge of federal and state agency regulations and legal requirements related to electric utility operations.
- Proficient in using Excel and other software.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to learn and apply those skills in cost-of-service studies, financial accounting, cost accounting, economic evaluations, financial modeling and transaction analysis.
- Ability to perform work under pressure and time constraints.
- Thorough knowledge of energy markets required.
- Strong customer focus for a broad range of customers.
- PeopleSoft experience required.
Competencies
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
- Quality Orientation
- Contributing to Team Success
- Building Strategic Working Relationships
- Building Trust
- Initiating Action
Working Conditions
- General office environment applies to this position. May require work outside normal hours.
- Regular lifting up to twenty (20) pounds is required for this position.
- Must wear personal protective equipment as applicable.
