Director, Energy Structuring & Trading

LIVE, WORK AND PLAY!

Chelan County PUD is located in central Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee Rivers. As a public power leader, we embrace the challenges and opportunities of our dynamic operations.

Powered by the Columbia River, we generate hydropower while prioritizing environmental stewardship. Each year, we invest millions of dollars and countless hours to protect fish, wildlife, and plant ecosystems. Our efforts also include creating 14 parks, welcoming over 3 million visitors annually.

Wenatchee, home to Chelan PUD, is a recreational paradise, recognized by Forbes as a top place to retire. The Wenatchee Valley offers scenic beauty, a thriving economy, and a high quality of life with over 200 days of sunshine each year. Here, small-town charm meets big-city amenities, with abundant outdoor activities like water sports, hiking, biking, skiing, and golfing. The region is also known for its excellent wines.

Consider Chelan PUD for your next career move and join a welcoming community with an exceptional lifestyle.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one document.

In your cover letter, address your experience as it relates to the Director, Energy Structuring & Trading position.

Incomplete materials will not be considered.

To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for August 3.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.

SALARY RANGE

The starting salary range for this position is $190,800 - $238,500 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $286,200, annualized.

Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

BENEFITS EPOA

In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.

Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.

Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 27 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.

The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.

For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org.

JOB POSTING

Director - Energy Structuring & Trading

Are you a strategic leader in power trading ready to shape the future of clean energy in the Pacific Northwest? Join Chelan PUD as our next Director of Energy Structuring & Trading, where you’ll lead a high-performing team in developing forward trading strategies, optimizing hydro assets, and structuring innovative energy deals.

Overview

Reporting to executive management, this position directs power marketing and forward trading strategy development and manages associated marketing, trading and resource optimization activities. Manages a team of analysts, power marketers, and traders to structure, price and market a variety of energy products, and to optimize the District's asset portfolio through risk and operations modeling. Develops strategies and plans aligned with the District's short and long-term strategic goals and financial policies.

Responsibilities

People Management

Reports To

Chief Energy Resources Officer

Overtime exemption

Exempt

Qualifications

Education

Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

Experience

Skills and Abilities

A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

Physical Demands

Working Conditions

District Values

The job functions and physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of senior management personnel and personnel who have substantial authority over Finance, Energy Trading, Procurement, Internal Audit, Information Technology or Compliance activities.

Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.

EEO

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.

Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The 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-I.35(c)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $190,800.00 - $238,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

Work Location: In person