Description

　　Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

　　The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

　　Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

　　The Retail Rotation Analyst role is a unique opportunity to learn from the ground up and work in Retail Energy. In this entry-level, full time job you will gain experience in a variety of business functions over a 24 month period. Rotating through 6, four month assignments across our Retail platform, you will work with top energy professionals on a variety of assignments including aspects of developing, pricing and selling sustainable energy products, understanding the life cycle of a client contract, and working with data to create models that provide value-driven products.

　　If you enjoy solving complex problems in a team environment, then this may be for you. Rotation assignments are designed to provide broad, hands-on exposure to many aspects of our sales, marketing, structuring, analytics, and service areas, leaving participants with an overall view of our business. After successful completion of this 2 year program, participants are assessed and placed in an appropriate Retail business group.

　　Job Responsibilities

　　Analysts work closely with senior staff members and management to support research and conduct analysis through conducting complex modeling, financial analysis and business risk assessment assignments and projects.Assignments may include opportunities to:

　　Analyze potential renewable power purchase agreements for integration into traditional supply transactionsResearch potential de-carbonization strategies for large Fortune 500s

　　Assist with Renewable Portfolio Standards tracking and reporting at the state level

　　Analyze Retail and Wholesale deal flow differences

　　Validate market curve prices and communicate discrepancies

　　Construct Load Forecast Models

　　Conduct competitive analysis and market segmentation research

　　Optimize segment profitability utilizing modern analytical techniques to analyze sales data, trends and strategies

　　Price retail power/gas products for Commercial customers

　　Bill complex Commercial and Industrial products

　　Analyze the impact of environmental and industry regulation

　　Research new potential products related to the electrification of the U.S. power grid (e.g., EVs as storage, etc.)

　　Complete assignments on time while learning about Retail Energy

　　Leverage rotations to develop an end to end understanding of retail power and the value proposition to our customers.

　　Apply existing knowledge and skills to help teams accomplish their objectives

　　Other duties as assigned

　　In all rotations, participants are expected to make material contributions to the success of the company by analyzing problems, building models, making recommendations, and/or participating directly in discussions on topics that have a significant impact on the financial performance of the company.

　　Job Requirements

　　Bachelor’s degree in Math, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Sustainability or other quantitative field or Associate Degree in similar fields of study with two years’ work experience

　　Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and willingness to listen

　　Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office applications with emphasis on Excel, Word, and Power Point or Adobe

　　Intermediate to advanced Excel and modeling skills required

　　Minimum GPA of 3.3

　　Must be able to work in the United States without company sponsorship

　　Relevant Skills and Experience:

　　Display strong analytical aptitude; experience with analytical tools such as programming languages or statistical software is a plus

　　Strong model-building skills (including Excel skills)

　　Strong verbal and written communication skills

　　Strong presentation skills (including familiarity with PowerPoint).

　　Should be able to work autonomously and accept responsibility; able to excel under the pressure of multiple deadlines.

　　Team player who is used to diving into issues, brainstorming solutions, and learning new methods and tools

　　This job is located in an office five days a week and will require occasional business travel.

　　Salary Information - Position eligible for annual bonus.

　　Salary Range $63,121 to $93,104

　　Additional Calpine Information

　　Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

　　Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to [email protected]. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

　　Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)