Manager, Gas Integration & Supply
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Job Location:
Spartanburg, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Manager Gas Integration & Supply
Location: Spartanburg SC
Type: Direct Hire
Competitive base salary performance bonus
100% company-paid benefits
Overview
We are seeking a Manager Gas Integration & Supply to support continuous reliable data center operations by forecasting modeling and securing natural gas supply for on-site and connected power generation assets.
This role partners closely with data center engineering teams to translate dynamic and evolving power demand requirements into accurate natural gas nominations for multiple gas-fired turbines. The position also plays a key role in cost optimization forecasting improvement and commercial fuel strategy by identifying overbought and oversold gas positions quantifying financial impact and reducing exposure to spot market purchases.
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in natural gas scheduling fuel management power generation support and market analysis along with the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering operations finance risk and commercial stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Gas Forecasting & Demand Planning
Collaborate daily with data center engineering teams to understand short-term monthly and forward-looking power requirements
Translate evolving electrical load forecasts into turbine-level natural gas demand
Develop maintain and continuously improve natural gas consumption models and forecasting methodologies
Incorporate turbine performance curves ambient conditions ramp rates and operational constraints into fuel demand calculations
Analyze forecast deviations and determine root causes to improve future forecast accuracy
Gas Scheduling & Supply Coordination
Prepare and submit daily monthly and forward natural gas nominations to support power generation requirements
Coordinate closely with gas suppliers marketers pipeline operators and strategic account managers to ensure adequate supply and transportation capacity
Monitor scheduled versus actual gas usage and proactively manage variances to avoid curtailments penalties and spot market exposure
Maintain documentation of models assumptions and scheduling methodologies
Cost Optimization & Variance Analysis
Track and report overbought and oversold natural gas positions and their operational and financial impact
Quantify the cost or benefit of forecast variances spot purchases excess gas sales and imbalance charges
Provide reporting and insights to stakeholders on key drivers of variance and improvement opportunities
Maintain a continuous improvement mindset focused on reducing forecast error and minimizing fuel-related cost exposure
Market Analysis & Commercial Support
Monitor natural gas market prices volatility and regional market trends relevant to the operating footprint
Analyze supply and demand dynamics regional basis movements and market fundamentals
Support the timing and structure of gas purchases and sales in alignment with operational needs and risk parameters
Provide input to commercial and risk teams regarding procurement strategies and hedging approaches tied to load uncertainty and operational flexibility
Support longer-term planning through insight into fuel cost risk and supply reliability
Cross-Functional Communication & Leadership Support
Communicate fuel supply risks forecast changes and financial impacts clearly to engineering operations and commercial leadership
Partner cross-functionally with trading risk finance and operations teams to support natural gas procurement and commercial objectives
Investigate forecast misses and collaborate with internal teams to improve assumptions processes and tools
Recommend process enhancements systems and data inputs to improve forecast reliability and scheduling efficiency
Required Experience
Bachelors degree in Engineering Energy Management Finance Economics or a related field or equivalent practical experience
3 years of experience in natural gas scheduling fuel management power generation operations or energy trading support
Strong working knowledge of natural gas markets pipeline nominations and supply logistics
Experience supporting gas-fired power generation assets preferred
Advanced analytical skills with strong Excel proficiency and experience building or improving forecasting models
Experience with energy management platforms or ETRM systems is a plus
Strong financial and analytical mindset with the ability to connect operational decisions and market activity to economic outcomes
Detail-oriented and proactive with the ability to perform in a fast-paced high-availability environment
Ability to investigate issues identify root causes and drive continuous improvement
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex operational and market data into actionable business insight
