Energy/Senior Energy Supply Procurement Originator

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Our vision at PGE is that together, with our customers, stakeholders and communities, we will lead the energy transformation by decarbonizing, electrifying and performing. This vision is embedded across all business units and across all roles at the company.

This role is available at either the Mid or Senior Level.  Leveling and

specific responsibilities will be determined & potentially adjusted based upon the interview evaluation of the selected candidate.

Powering our mission, this Originator will be a recognized expert focused on the acceleration of our region’s decarbonization goals to deliver emissions-free energy to customers. This will require collaboration with policymakers, stakeholders, customers and regional wholesale market participants as PGE positions itself to be a leader in delivering clean, affordable and reliable power in the region.

In this role, you will lead the development and execution of commercial and strategic approaches focused on reducing emissions in PGE’s energy supply portfolio, optimizing existing assets, ensuring we offer products that assist our customers on their decarbonization journey, all while delivering value for our shareholders. This will include structuring and negotiating complex agreements with counterparties that position PGE well to deliver on our decarbonization goals and requires the ability to solve unique and complex problems having a board impact on PGE’s business model.

What you will accomplish in the role:

• As the primary negotiator, lead teams to evaluate and negotiate large and complex transactions to acquire new energy resources, contracts and infrastructure; orchestrates the competitive bidding process and other procurement activities to acquire long-term resources; ensures that contract terms and conditions meet PGE's commercial, operational and risk-mitigation requirements.

• Serve as a project team lead to identify and assess the future of PGE’s energy supply, including evolving technologies that could impact price or viability in meeting Oregon’s decarbonization goals

• Orchestrate highly effective outbound marketing to develop positive commercial relationships and opportunities with counterparts in wholesale energy markets and renewable development; develop and execute bilateral partnerships, contracts and asset transactions

• Drive planning and oversight, research and analysis, procurement and negotiations, and execution of transactions that further decarbonization for PGE customers and in the Pacific Northwest.

• Lead efforts in developing long-term strategies around existing energy supply assets ranging from repower to retirement

• Represent PGE as an expert in market and at industry forums and conferences; represent PGE’s interests in regulatory and legislative proceedings.

Who you are and what you will bring to our team:
• You are adept at identifying complex market structures and offering innovative solutions

• You are energized by opportunities to work with key players in the regulatory/commercial space and influence outcomes in favor of climate goals

• You aspire to grow and expand your knowledge and approach challenges with a learning mindset
 

Job Function

Origination & Structuring Leads commercial and strategic approach for maximizing value and effectively managing risks associated with PGE’s power supply portfolio. Identifies and originates best opportunities for new resource procurement. Negotiates primary commercial agreements with resource developers.  Develops models and market strategies to assess economic value and price risks inherent in complex transactions and negotiations across the enterprise. Independent engagement with PGE Senior Management regarding commercial updates and required internal governance actions.
 

Key Job Information

Key Responsibilities

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