Who You Are: (Job Summary)
The Energy will coordinate the procurement of utilities for QTS. This includes coordinating electricity/water/waste contracting, as well as risk management and supplier management. You will interact with various internal departments and teams, including sustainability, operations, accounting, budgeting, and sales. This position will require interacting with third-party energy-related data providers and supporting the development of a broader energy strategy for QTS. You will create and manage dashboards for energy usage, rates, spending, and carbon footprint, and interact with internal and external stakeholders.
What You Will Do: (Job Responsibilities)
Lead energy Procurement, support risk Management and strategy development activities.
Lead carbon-free energy initiative to help QTS meet its commitment to procure 100% of its energy from carbon-free sources.
Interface with energy suppliers, operations, sales, accounting, budget, and sustainability teams.
Manage corporate-wide carbon-free energy balance.
Manage energy efficiency projects.
Lead and support strategic energy initiatives, portfolio optimization, and energy trading activities.
Manage and maintain documentation, dashboards, and reports that support QTS’s energy portfolio.
Stay informed on utility policies, regulatory changes, and industry trends impacting the data center and energy industry.
Other duties as assigned.
What You Will Need to Be Successful: (Required Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)
Bachelor’s Degree in science, engineering, architecture, business, law, finance, or related discipline; or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years of experience in energy contracting for conventional and renewable energy, and energy trading.
Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver high-quality work in tight timeframes.
Self-starter with a track record of demonstrated ability and willingness to learn, motivation, and dedication to excellence.
Travel up to 30% required.
Nice to Have: (Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)
Familiarity with deregulated retail market structure, market participant registration, credit requirements, etc.
Experience with natural gas supply and procurement options for greenfield and brownfield sites.
Experience with energy and transmission capacity trading.
Experience managing energy efficiency projects.
Other Key Skills: (KSAs)
Attention to details.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high-growth company.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver high-quality work in tight timeframes.
In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Colorado. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Colorado only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Colorado, is:
$113,395.13 - 173,411.38
Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Colorado only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
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