Job Description

Requisition ID: 92724

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

Lead the power trading desk and natural gas operations team. The power trading team includes term, bal-month & real-time power traders responsible for reliability purchases and asset optimization transactions. Provide southeast power market intelligence to FPL leadership. Provide asset optimization trade guidelines and consult with wholesale power origination team on long term opportunities. Lead the natural gas operations team which includes the portfolio management team establishing daily gas procurement strategy as well as the gas scheduling team. Approve or deny releases of natural gas transport and natural gas storage capacity to Gas Trading team. Represent FPL with the natural gas pipelines in operational engagements. Represent EMT at NextEra Energy's Exposure Management Committee meetings.

This job is responsible for managing a group of individuals involved in power, gas, or fuel oil trading, fuel management, and/or the scheduling activities of the company's natural gas and fuel oil transportation alternatives. Employees in the role are responsibile for energy sales and purchases in the short-term and mid-term markets. Employees in this role are responsible for optimization activities related to power, gas, and/or fuel oil.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees and executes transactions associated with procurement and optimization activities related to power, gas, and/or fuel oil
• Provides interface with System Operations, Power Generation, and pipeline operators on a daily basis
• Develops procurement strategies to deliver reliability and fuel cost minimization
• Develops optimization strategies to maximize profitability
• Develops and maintains systems and procedures to ensure accurate and efficient operations
• Directs activities of a larger group during critical events
• Works extended hours, as necessary
• Meets storm duty requirements
• Develops, maintains, and enhances cyber resiliency plan to ensure uninterrupted operations
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 9+ years
• Leadership Experience: 3+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Energy Trading
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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