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| Category: | Other |
| Job Hours: | Full Time |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Country: | United States |
| State/Province: | Pennsylvania |
| City: | Allentown |
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Corporation Summary PPL EnergyPlus® is the successful energy marketing and trading subsidiary of PPL Corporation, a Fortune 500® energy company based in Allentown, Pa. We are part of a strong and stable Pennsylvania-based company with 90 years of experience in the energy business. PPL EnergyPlus has built a world-class team of energy experts and we continue to expand our business in competitive wholesale and retail energy markets. We're looking for motivated, energetic and customer-focused professionals to join our growing company. Visit us at http://www.pplenergyplus.com/. Position Summary Under direct supervision, assists in the development of reports, analyses, and models based on complex operational, economic, pricing, forecasting, market, and accounting data to solve new and complex problems, develop innovative strategies and recommendations, quantify competitive performance of the organization’s operations and/or markets, and evaluate the potential impact of changes. Responsible for data entry, manipulation, and reporting across several functions. Depends on others for instruction, guidance and direction. Primary Responsibilities 1. Provides analytical support in discipline, as directed, and begins to develop ongoing interface with the marketing and trading groups and other groups in the company as required. 2. Assists in the development and analysis of energy transactions pertaining to commercial opportunities and the risk positions related to commercial opportunities and the portfolio. 3. Assists in the creation and analysis of reports, models and forecasts as required by the business. 4. Assists in preparing, presenting and reporting on findings, observations and recommendations. 5. Develops competence in own area by performing routine or structured work. Candidate Qualifications Candidates must meet the basic qualifications to receive consideration. Basic Qualifications 1. Bachelor’s Degree. 2. Less than one year experience in the energy industry with a focus on analytical skills for retail or wholesale commercial transactions, asset management, portfolio management and/or transmission systems. 3. Proficient in Excel and VBA and other MS Office Products. Preferred Qualifications 1. Familiarity with databases. Ability to work with large amounts of data. Proficient in Access, SQL, and other database applications. 2. Understanding of energy commodity markets and Independent System Operator organizations. 3. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. 4. Ability to function efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment. 5. Good business judgment. Equal Employment Opportunity PPL is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace - M/F/D/V How To Apply 1. Click on Apply Now button 2. Upload a new resume or select one you previously uploaded, or cut and paste a resume from a Word document 3. Answer basic qualification screening questions 4. Answer questions regarding how the position meets your career goals. 5. Click on Submit button You can save your online response and come back at a later time to finish; however, you must hit Submit to actually send your completed online response. NOTE: Once you submit your online response, you cannot go back and edit your online response or resume, nor can you re-submit for the same vacancy. | |
| Post Date: | 01/31/2012 |