What are the responsibilities and job description for the Generation Planning Analyst I, II or III position at LG&E and KU Energy?
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.
Overview
Louisville Gas & Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities are seeking economists, statisticians, data scientists, and engineers to support decision-making in the planning and operation of electric generation and natural gas distribution systems in Kentucky, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. The ideal candidates will be highly motivated to tackle difficult problems using sound analysis to aid senior management in making important decisions impacting the energy transition. In addition to exceptional analytical skills, the successful candidates must demonstrate a desire and ability to lead projects and have the potential to advance into a future management position.
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Responsibilities
The Generation Planning group has primary responsibility for: i) developing the optimal portfolio of generating resources to reliably serve customers across a broad range of possible futures and weather scenarios, ii) providing risk management analysis for the coal and natural gas portfolios, iii) planning for compliance with environmental regulations, iv) evaluating market solicitations for new generation assets, and v) preparing reports and written testimony required to support decision-making and regulatory filings. A Generation Planning Analyst utilizes advanced modeling and data processing methods to perform resource adequacy studies and develop long-term resource plans. In doing this, a Generation Planning Analyst must leverage an understanding of technology, financial analysis, and risk management to incorporate the real-world challenges of permitting, constructing, and operating a generation fleet to ensure that model results are executable.
Qualifications
- A strong desire to contribute to and be a part of the energy transition.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in economics, statistics, data science, or engineering.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong, energetic work ethic.
- Commitment to a team working environment.
- Good business acumen characterized by the ability to analyze complex information, isolate key issues, and demonstrate logical thought and decision making.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Experience using R/Python and Excel to model uncertainty and work with large datasets.
- Working knowledge of statistical methods and financial math.
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