Commercial Energy Manager - Energy Storage

Tenaska is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States, an organization that’s adept in natural gas and power marketing, power management, development and acquisition of generation assets, operation of power plants and more.

Position Summary:

The Commercial Energy Manager – Energy Storage is responsible for the short and long-term operational and economic optimization of customer energy storage portfolios.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops long and mid-term optimization strategies for TPS energy storage customer portfolios in multiple markets
• Monitors performance of portfolio strategies and TPS’ Origen algorithmic energy storage optimization engine daily and longer-term performance
• Investigates performance issues and bring issues to attention of Origen team where necessary
• Manages and develops benchmarks for performance of optimization engine both independently and along with Origen team
• Configures Origen appropriately for market conditions, customer risk appetite, and customer preferences
• Serves as front-line support for customer questions about Origen plans and decisions.
• Using insights gained from first-hand experience during daily use, works closely with Strategic Technology to continuously improve Origen
• Works with Business Solutions team to improve user interface for Origen from a customer perspective
• Understands and stays abreast of market rules and requirements as they apply to battery operation and optimization
• Understands and maintains familiarity with energy-storage specific engineering, performance and cost concerns
• Dependable, reliable, and predictable attendance is required

Education/Experience/Skills

Basic Requirements:

• Strong computer and analytical skills and proficiency with database, spreadsheet, real-time, and internet applications required
• Ability to prioritize assigned projects, multi-task, and confidently make critical decisions in a fast- paced environment
• Must have strong customer service, time management, organizational skills, and written/verbal communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in and understanding of multiple programming languages a plus

• Proficiency with manipulation and analysis of data with Python and Visual Studio Code is strongly desired
• Experience with or education on optimization theory topics is strongly desired
• Experience with data exploration and analysis tools such as Tableau, Apache Superset, Dundas, and Grafana is strongly desired

Benefits:

At Tenaska we care about the wellbeing of our employees and their families. That’s why we offer our employees a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits included below:

• Health, dental, vison, disability, and life insurance
• Excellent 401(k) plan
• Incentive-based, competitive salary packages
• Health/dependent care flex accounts
• Tuition assistance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Adoption benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Generous sick leave
• Charitable giving program
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Wellness programs

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Tenaska is an equal opportunity employer.