Energy Supply and Asset Optimization Manager Location Duluth, MN Application Close Date 11/15/2024 Business Unit Minnesota Power Apply Now (https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=ALLETE&cws=43&rid=5304) Employment Type: ALLETE - Non-Union FLSA Status: Exempt ALLETE, Inc. is building a sustainable energy future and is seeking a talented Energy Supply and Asset Optimization Manager with a strong knowledge of MISO, other energy markets, future market trends, and potential impacts on company assets to join its Strategy & Planning team. ALLETE is a publicly traded energy company that is headquartered on beautiful Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota – with operations throughout the United States. Our businesses include Minnesota Power, Superior Water Light & Power, ALLETE Clean Energy, New Energy Equity, ALLETE Renewable Resources, and BNI Energy. Find more information on www.ALLETE.com. As a member of the Strategy & Planning department, you will work with a variety of individuals and teams, both within and outside of the organization, to support and communicate strategies for the Company and customer impacts. This position will be focused on directing, creating, and executing strategies and plans informed by analysis to address the Company's medium to long-term energy and capacity demands for native load and wholesale customers. The individual that joins this team will work with internal areas to originate, develop, negotiate, implement, and administer medium or long-term purchases/sales strategies to minimize customer costs and optimize Company assets based on projected energy positions. This role requires knowledge of generation operations, system operations, external capacity and energy markets customers, and an understanding of energy pricing and billing functions. ALLETE offers a flexible, friendly work environment, a strong culture of integrity, and expansive opportunities to grow and develop in your career. We offer choice in the things that matter to you: your money, your health, your time, and your career. The compensation package includes a competitive, market-based salary, a robust retirement plan, medical and dental benefits, generous time off, professional development opportunities, and other perks such as an on-site wellness facility. RESPONSIBILITIES: + Collaborate with the short-term energy market areas of Energy Supply on market strategies and counterparty transactions. + Responsible for identifying business opportunities associated with the Company’s various energy related assets. + Partner with multiple stakeholders to mutually identify and develop opportunities, strategies, and requirements for the Company to meet its business objectives. + Lead development, design and execution of short and long-term operational strategies that provide innovative management of energy market, fuel, environmental, contract terms and transmission risks. + Identify and anticipate evolving future market trends that have potential impact on Company assets in the MISO energy market. REQUIRED EDUCATION: + Bachelor’s degree required. + Preferred majors include, but are not limited to, finance, economics, business administration, engineering or related field of study. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: + Eight years or more of job-related experience. SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS: + The expectation for this role is to regularly work in person in Duluth, MN. This position may also be considered for a more flexible working environment, either a hybrid or remote work arrangement, but this is not guaranteed. + Requires a high level of leadership and interpersonal skills to develop and enhance working relationships with internal staff and management as well as external relationships to advocate for opportunities that benefit the company. + Advanced level communication skills to support and communicate strategies for the Company and customer impacts (verbal, written, and presentation). + This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude. Employer will not sponsor Visas for this position. External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers. This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier. ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553. EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled