Supply Load & Energy Analyst III

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Job Overview:

The Analyst is responsible for multiple facets of the Energy Procurements and Settlements process. The role will interact with PJM, will assist with the procurement RFP for default load, will manage AEPS (Renewable credits) with suppliers, and will assist with the settlement process with PJM and suppliers. The Analyst will also manage the daily forecasting of wholesale supplier load to ensure payments to suppliers, through the internal DLC system, are seamless.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide overall guidance to the EGS and to the Company in-house departments on items such as coordination of credit requirements and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) testing schedules, assisting EGSs in starting a new account or adding sub-accounts, changing legal names, and setting up PJM Retail Load Responsibility contracts (RLR)
• Provide ongoing technical support for the customer choice program as required both during and after the registration process for new a EGS after completion
• Work closely with Finance, Controllers Office, Legal and other groups to meet monthly financial closings deadlines and revenue reporting, audit requests, and required regulatory reporting. This is inclusive of FERC data that will be submitted by Duquesne Light management.
• Responsible for maintaining Duquesne Light Company Supplier tariff commitments by adhering to the timely completion of daily, weekly, and monthly reporting activities, inclusive of audit sign off.
• Ensure validation of accurate load settlement results for all EGSs and POLR suppliers with PJM.
• Responsible for the calculation and compilation of interconnection accounting for Megawatt hours (MWh) and dollars associated with Regional Transmission Operator (RTO) billing to Duquesne Light.
• Provide assistance to the Manager, Energy Supply, to manage all PJM Retail Load Responsibility (RLR) and Wholesale Load Responsibility (WLR) contracts and PJM load response programs.
• Participate in PJM committee and working group meetings and provide analysis of proposed agreement, rule, and procedural changes to help determine impact to the Company and customers in addition to optimum voting positions.
• Develop hourly zonal Control Area load forecasts for all EGSs and POLR suppliers and validate all data submissions to PJM.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, plus 3 or more years of energy experience or in lieu degree 5 years of energy experience.

Skills:

• Sufficient maturity to exercise independent judgment on basic projects and assignments
• Advanced PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office and other mainframe business applications
• Must have expert knowledge in the following applications: SQL Database Queries, Microsoft

Excel, Microsoft Access, Visual Basic for Microsoft Applications.

• Ability to demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results and develop relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Word)
• Desire to continue to learn, grow and work cross functionally across Duquesne Light and deliver results
• Display analytical abilities, including problem solving and decision making.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Data analytics background
• Ability to deliver quality, accurate work, focusing on detailed numbers, within established deadlines
• Basic time management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to perform detailed analysis and convert this analysis into a meaningful summary from which to make recommendations

Scope

Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting. Typically accountable for managing one's own time and work flow. Responsible for using prescribed guidelines to analyze situations and solve problems. Work activities are typically moderate to complex in nature requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Continues to build knowledge base but has a solid foundation to act independently the majority of the time. Still draws on experts and managers when needed but less frequently.

Decision Impact

Problems and issues faced are vague. Draws on past experience on a regular basis. Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.

Hybrid Work

Position follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company.Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.

Data Governance

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at HR@duqlight.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.