Energy Manager

it’s what’s inside that counts

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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
  
  

Why This Job
CMC is currently seeking an Energy Manager. The Energy Manager's primary function will be to negotiate and manage electricity and natural gas contracts / agreements / programs for CMC facilities and to promote / support energy policy important to CMC before legislative bodies, regulatory authorities, utilities, and other external bodies.

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Support the electricity and natural gas needs of CMC facilities
• Build a strong working relationship with our operations and other internal partners
• Develop and manage relationships with key suppliers, strategic energy partners, and regulatory consultants, including utilities, energy suppliers, renewable energy developers, regulatory bodies, and industry associations
• Monitor and analyze energy markets, regulatory changes, and geopolitical factors to identify opportunities and mitigate risks related to energy prices and supply
• Negotiate (with the authority and participation of local CMC management) all major electricity and natural gas agreements & programs in both regulated and deregulated markets (Commodity and Delivery)
• Negotiate interruptible and demand response programs for both electricity and natural gas
• Interact with appropriate legislators, legislative bodies, regulators, and regulatory bodies regarding energy issues
• Interact with utilities, suppliers, providers, and trade organizations (TIEC, AEEC, SMA, etc.) in promotion of CMC energy positions
• Work directly with legal counsel (internal and external) regarding energy issues
• Moderate travel to be expected
  
  

What You'll Need

• 5 years of experience in energy management with a strong focus on natural gas, electricity, and renewable energy
• Understanding of the specific energy load characteristics involved in steel production and other metals-related activities
• Ability to use Excel and other modeling software to source data and prepare analysis of large data sets to assess unique pricing structures, renewable energy investment opportunities, and other energy-related programs
• Capable of interacting with a wide range of individuals both internally and externally
• Experience participating in cross-functional teams and leading energy-related projects
• Motivated initiative-taker with good judgment and the ability to effectively interface with all levels within the company including C-Suite executives
• Ability to read, comprehend, and negotiate energy agreements
• Specific experience in regulated electric energy markets
• Specific experience in deregulated electric energy markets (PJM, ERCOT, California)
• Specific experience with the acquisition of natural gas supply and transportation
• Interaction with legislative, regulatory, and other external bodies
• Proficient with global energy markets, regulatory environments, renewable energy technologies, and onsite storage opportunities
• Experience negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and / or Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs)
  
  

Your Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related discipline
• Advanced degree in a related field is preferred
  
  

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world!

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.