Load & Settlement Professional/Specialist

Company Summary Statement :
As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview:
Professional Level

This position is responsible for performing daily/weekly/monthly business processes, independently completing reporting requirements, and leading the development and implementation of new business processes.  Additionally, the position will be capable of resolving complex problems and developing solutions using standard procedures, policies and processes.  The ideal candidate is well-organized and a self-starter with extreme attention to detail.
 
Specialist Level

This position is responsible for performing daily/weekly/monthly business processes, independently completing reporting requirements, and leading the development and implementation of new business processes.  Additionally, the job entails aggregating and analyzing data, providing variance analysis, creating data reports and assisting in forecasting load for use in business planning process.  The position will be capable of resolving complex problems and developing solutions using standard procedures, policies and processes.  The ideal candidate is well-organized and a self-starter with extreme attention to detail.

Responsibilities:
Professional Level

Conduct energy scheduling activities, including development and submission of energy forecasting and backcast files, completing capacity filing requirements, and completing data updates and repairs.

Develop ongoing interfaces with various organizations for process and procedure improvements.

Responsible for integrity of load data submissions to PJM.

Review, identify, analyze and create detailed documentation of business processes and supporting systems.

Develop competence in own area by performing structured and/or routine work.

Capable of solving complex problems by taking on new perspectives on existing solutions.

Will participate in special projects and small teams; in some instances as the team lead.

Physical presence in the office/on-site to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.

Specialist Level

Conduct energy scheduling activities, including development and submission of energy forecasting and backcast files, completing capacity filing requirements, and completing data updates and repairs. 

Interpret various forms of data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide findings. 

Identify, analyze and interpret customer and market trend patterns in large, complex data sets.     

Develop ongoing interfaces with various organizations for process and procedure improvements. 

Responsible for integrity of load data submissions to PJM. 

Review, identify, analyze and create detailed documentation of business processes and supporting systems. 

Develop competence in own area by performing structured and/or routine work. 

Capable of solving complex problems by taking on new perspectives on existing solutions. 

Will participate in special projects and small teams; in some instances as the team lead. 

The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule

Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications

 

Professional Level

Bachelor's degree.

A minimum of 2 years analytical/problem solving experience.

Strong data research and problem-solving skills.

Capable of leading small teams - fostering teamwork and open discussions among team members with differing backgrounds and driving projects to meet deliverables.

Demonstrated skill in MS Suite (Excel, Access and PowerPoint) or other advanced computer applications.

Specialist Level

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Accounting, Economics, Math or related field OR equivalent work experience. 

5 years of experience with analytics or business intelligence.  

Proven experiences aggregating, organizing, analyzing and disseminating data for use in various business functions such as forecasting and business planning. 

Capable of leading small teams - fostering teamwork and open discussions among team members with differing backgrounds and driving projects to meet deliverables. 

Demonstrated skill in MS Suite (Excel, Access and PowerPoint). 

Experience using statistics reporting packages such as SAS, SPSS, R and Python.  

Adapt at writing and utilizing queries, report writing and presenting findings.

Preferred Qualifications 

 

Professional Level

Master’s Degree.

Experience using Meter Data Management Systems or Customer Service Systems.

Experience in Business Intelligence tools such as SQL, SAS, Microstrategy, or Oracle-based systems.

Experience using PJM Interconnection systems, such as eSuite applications and GATS.

Ability to function efficiently and effectively in a fast paced, dynamic team environment. 

Specialist Level

Master’s Degree. 

Experience using Meter Data Management Systems or Customer Service Systems. 

Experience using PJM Interconnection systems, such as eSuite applications and GATS. 

Experience with Time Series Forecasts (OLS, ARIMA, GBM, etc.). 

Experience with Linear Programming and Optimization. 

Ability to function efficiently and effectively in a fast paced, dynamic team environment. 

 

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