Analyst, Commercial Analytics - Portfolio Analysis
Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets.
Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity.
Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico.
Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.
The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility.
Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship.
In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.
Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)Responsible for a full range of activities which ensure the operational effectiveness and excellence of the business.
May analyze and put systems in place to maintain or enhance current margin levels.
Will design and document workflow and make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact operational effectiveness and will track and analyze business unit trends to in turn make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact the unit.
Job Responsibilities Perform margin forecasting for Calpine's generation fleet based on commodity markets, market/contract structures, asset characteristics and government regulations.
Perform analysis of business decisions and strategic issues, including issues related to plant operations and dispatch, commodity markets, asset and contract commodity margins, and transaction pricing.
Perform reporting on asset fleet's operational parameters including generation, fuel burns, heat rates, capacity factors, etc.
Perform analysis of operational issues including outage costs and optimization, operational trends, and investment analysis Coordinate with multiple functional groups/stakeholders within the company for annual budgeting/long term forecasting Margin Forecasting, Model Development, Operations Reporting, Operations Analysis, Budgeting, Asset Optimization, and Investment Analysis Support the continued development of:
Calpine's modeling infrastructure including asset and contract models as well as repositories of fundamental market data.
Periodic corporate business plan projections and commercial transaction targets.
Commercial views supporting business strategy, hedging decisions, and development/acquisition opportunities.
Job Scope & Technical Excellence Solid, working knowledge.
Experienced professional with full understanding of job, company and industry practices.
Performs in fully-functioning capacity, equivalent to a journey level contributor.
Decision Making & Innovation Makes decisions regarding own work, often in ambiguous situations; makes recommendations regarding own function/discipline.
Solves operational problems and associated technical issues; modifies existing tools, techniques or processes.
Work Complexity & Independent Judgment Works on problems of moderate complexity.
Uses independent judgment within defined policies and practices.
Interprets guidelines, select methods, techniques, and analytical approach.
Self Mgt.
& Leadership Limited instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
May be designated project or technical lead for an ongoing process or short-term project within own department.
Communication & InfluenceInformation sharing - gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instruction and reporting results.
Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent Journey - level; Requires 3
years' experience Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience Desired Qualifications Attractive qualifications include a bachelor's or master's Degree in mathematics, computational science, engineering, finance, economics, or accounting.
Proficient with Excel model-building skills Familiarity with programming skills including one or more of the following:
VBA, R, Python Familiarity with Monte Carlo simulation and two-factor forecasting models.
Experience with manipulating large amounts of data and working with structured databases (SQL, MDB) Intermediate level presentation and Power Point skills Demonstrated understanding of asset valuation methods (dispatch models, options, swaps, tolls, and PPAs).
Additional Calpine Information Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.
If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to email protected .
Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP hereEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c) Recommended Skills Computer Programming Databases Decision Making Economy Expediting Finance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity.
Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico.
Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.
The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility.
Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship.
In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.
Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)Responsible for a full range of activities which ensure the operational effectiveness and excellence of the business.
May analyze and put systems in place to maintain or enhance current margin levels.
Will design and document workflow and make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact operational effectiveness and will track and analyze business unit trends to in turn make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact the unit.
Job Responsibilities Perform margin forecasting for Calpine's generation fleet based on commodity markets, market/contract structures, asset characteristics and government regulations.
Perform analysis of business decisions and strategic issues, including issues related to plant operations and dispatch, commodity markets, asset and contract commodity margins, and transaction pricing.
Perform reporting on asset fleet's operational parameters including generation, fuel burns, heat rates, capacity factors, etc.
Perform analysis of operational issues including outage costs and optimization, operational trends, and investment analysis Coordinate with multiple functional groups/stakeholders within the company for annual budgeting/long term forecasting Margin Forecasting, Model Development, Operations Reporting, Operations Analysis, Budgeting, Asset Optimization, and Investment Analysis Support the continued development of:
Calpine's modeling infrastructure including asset and contract models as well as repositories of fundamental market data.
Periodic corporate business plan projections and commercial transaction targets.
Commercial views supporting business strategy, hedging decisions, and development/acquisition opportunities.
Job Scope & Technical Excellence Solid, working knowledge.
Experienced professional with full understanding of job, company and industry practices.
Performs in fully-functioning capacity, equivalent to a journey level contributor.
Decision Making & Innovation Makes decisions regarding own work, often in ambiguous situations; makes recommendations regarding own function/discipline.
Solves operational problems and associated technical issues; modifies existing tools, techniques or processes.
Work Complexity & Independent Judgment Works on problems of moderate complexity.
Uses independent judgment within defined policies and practices.
Interprets guidelines, select methods, techniques, and analytical approach.
Self Mgt.
& Leadership Limited instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
May be designated project or technical lead for an ongoing process or short-term project within own department.
Communication & InfluenceInformation sharing - gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instruction and reporting results.
Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent Journey - level; Requires 3
years' experience Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience Desired Qualifications Attractive qualifications include a bachelor's or master's Degree in mathematics, computational science, engineering, finance, economics, or accounting.
Proficient with Excel model-building skills Familiarity with programming skills including one or more of the following:
VBA, R, Python Familiarity with Monte Carlo simulation and two-factor forecasting models.
Experience with manipulating large amounts of data and working with structured databases (SQL, MDB) Intermediate level presentation and Power Point skills Demonstrated understanding of asset valuation methods (dispatch models, options, swaps, tolls, and PPAs).
Additional Calpine Information Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.
If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to email protected .
Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP hereEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c) Recommended Skills Computer Programming Databases Decision Making Economy Expediting Finance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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