Energy Procurement Natural Gas Buyer

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

Responsible for gas purchasing for liberty Utilities. Works closely with Producers and Pipelines to ensure an adequate and seamless delivery of natural gas supplies, and to ensure that all supply costs are defended, supported and recovered. Solicits RFP's (requests for proposal), tracks pricing, analyzes bid results, performs hedging activiites and makes decisions for day to day supply plans for Liberty's Utilities. Responsible for all regulatory compliance and assists in the development of testimony and responding to data requests.

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Accountabilities

• Maintains daily balance between natural gas deliveries and consumption for legal entities
• Works closely with Gas control forecasting to ensure adequate supply of gas each day
• Issues RFPs for LDC's and monitors the process from solicitation to signed contract.
• Ensures transaction confirmation between parties are in compliance with company goals. Works closely with Legal and Treasury group as well as Energy Procurement department to ensure all contractual requirements are met.
• Notifies winning bidders as well as subsequent bidders of the final results.
• Maintains close working relationships with local engineering and operations staff, Marketers, Pipeline representatives, Traders and Planners to ensure effective communication between all parties regarding distribution system integrity
• Attends meetings and performs critical analysis on pricing and strategy
• Works closely with Energy Optimization Consultant to determine timing and volumes of hedge transactions.
• Tracks hedge positions using transactional database to prepare mark to mark reporting
• Meets annually with commissions to present hedge results
• Interacts with several internal groups including engineering teams as they prepare to value products which may be used to enhance the portfolios such as renewable natural gas.
• Interacts with several external groups to ensure Liberty is recognized as a leader in the Natural Gas industry.

Education and Experience

• BS/BA in a quantitative discipline
• 5+ years’ work experience in the natural gas or electric industries preferred
• Understanding of natural gas infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access) required.

Compensation Data

Full base salary range $130,000.00- $140,000.00 per year *Liberty considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make animpact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Entrepreneurial
• Teamwork
• Owner mindset
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

What we offer

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Free parking

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.