Manager, Industrial Development Rates & Special Contracts

East Kentucky Power Cooperative

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Posted:

February 11, 2021

Location:

Winchester, Kentucky

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Type:

Full Time - Experienced

Categories:

Accounting and Financial Services, Government Affairs, Other Services

Required Education:

4 Year Degree

This posting will remain open until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply early as we will review and consider candidates as they are received.

Key Roles
Works with EKPC's Economic Development Team and Power Supply Group to develop wholesale and retail rates and contracts for new and expanding industrial loads. Oversees the planning and execution of subsequent regulatory filings.

Key Responsibilities
• Partners with EKPC's economic development team to analyze and propose rates and special contracts associated with industrial development and expansion within the owner-members' service territories.
• Leads or participates in contract development and contract negotiation for large power loads, including developing cost estimates and preparing and reviewing rate proposals for large power loads.
• Performs economic, cost, and feasibility studies for new and expanding large power loads.
• Develops tariffs for new large power loads and amends tariffs for expanding loads.
• Works with our owner-members in development of industrial rate design.
• Coordinates with power delivery and power supply to determine infrastructure needs (new transmission line, new substation, etc.) to determine rates and pricing for the new or expanded industry.
• Serves as the lead and/or supports the preparation of all associated filings before the PSC.
• Meets with local officials in owner-member service territories as needed.
• May testify before the PSC as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements
Education:
• Bachelor's degree in a related area (accounting, finance, business administration). An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
Experience:
• Ten (10) years of utility related experience
Skills and Abilities:
• Must have a broad understanding of the electric utility industry and the regulatory process.
• Knowledge and experience in the development of rates and tariffs.
• Knowledge of cost-of-service concepts and methodologies.
• Significant experience in working with and providing testimony to regulatory agencies and serving as an expert witness in administrative courts of law.
• Experience in financial planning, modeling, and forecasting.
• Effective planning, organization, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• PC and analytical skills.
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to be a "hands-on" working member of the Regulatory Team.
• Ability to form and direct temporary internal cross-functional teams in order to accomplish a specific regulatory need.

Competencies
• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills
• Negotiation
• Building Strategic Working Relationships
• Strategic Decision Making
• Follow-Up
• Adaptability

Conditions of Employment
• Usual office conditions apply to this position with occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Some travel within the system and occasional out-of-state, which may be overnight.
• Maintain valid driver’s license.

Internal Number: 4704

About East Kentucky Power Cooperative

East Kentucky Power Cooperative is an electric generation and transmission company headquartered in Winchester, KY, just 15 minutes east of Lexington. We also have facilities across the state of Kentucky that generate electric power and service centers for local power lines and substations support. More than 1 million Kentucky residents and thousands of businesses depend on East Kentucky Power Cooperative every day for reliable, affordable energy. Based near Lexington, Kentucky, we proudly generate and transmit energy to 87 counties, helping local families and businesses thrive. We work closely with 16 electric cooperatives to offer energy-efficient, demand-based options to help our members manage their bills while building vibrant local economies that bring jobs and investment into the state. As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivated connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built. EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state! There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on da...y one, and the dental plan is free for employees! Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4%! Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance. For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veteran

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Manager, Industrial Development Rates & Special Contracts

East Kentucky Power Cooperative

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