Project Manager - Energy Optimization (Hybrid) (Finance)
Position Description
Optimization-focused Energy Manager for KM's Product Pipeline's Operations Optimization workgroup. The Operations Optimization workgroup manages the procurement and efficient use of electricity and natural gas consumption for the business unit.
Essential duties and responsibilities :
- Implement Kinder Morgan's strategy in the assigned energy markets or regional assets
- Develop an understanding of the electric markets, energy trends, and rate structures within the assigned region and their impacts on electrical costs and ESG metrics.
- Monitor and influence operational energy consumption to optimize energy expenditures.
- Identify and develop optimization projects for the workgroup
- Develop tools or dashboards around energy metrics, optimization opportunities, and data
- Build and maintain relationships with vendors and other key industry representatives.
- Serve as an SME to stakeholders for projects that involve energy-related matters
Position Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in business, finance, engineering, economics, math, or other similar disciplines.
- Work experience in the energy industry, electric utility, or pipeline operation is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Experience in the electric power sector, including market analysis and forecasting
- Experience with regulated, deregulated, and RTO/ISO utility structures
- Ability to influence without authority while driving for positive results
- Must be a problem solver with the ability to find a resolution to complex challenges
- Office based at Houston Headquarters in downtown Houston, TX
- This position is eligible for a Hybrid work schedule.
- Overtime and extended work hours may be required, including, but not limited to, emergencies.
- Some travel (
- Level of position will be based on education and experience
- The successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and a complete background check after an offer has been extended and before being employed.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
