Director of Energy Supply

WG+E is accepting applications for the position of Director of Energy Supply (Min. $138,213 / Max $195,945).

The Director of Energy Supply is fully responsible for providing leadership, direction, and oversight for all energy supply aspects of the Department. Responsible for strategic planning for energy for the Department as it relates to all markets, commodities and regulatory parameters, including evaluating emerging trends and technologies, assessing associated risks and opportunities, and developing strategies that support long-term financial stability, affordability, reliability, and state requirements. Adept at following, analyzing and responding to volatile energy market conditions. Plans for dynamic changes in energy supply while supporting affordability and state decarbonization goals. Manages relationships with Energy Supply consultants and other industry participants to leverage external expertise to support internal strategy and decision making. Management of efforts include but are not limited to the Department’s energy stations, supply portfolios, customer rates and associated tariffs, energy conservation, and miscellaneous customer services.

Oversees and/or performs analysis to produce financial controls and reports; supervises or performs the actual collection of data; makes, analyzes and organizes the presentation of results; advises on application of statistical methods and techniques. Responsible for data analysis, quantitative modeling, and reporting in highly technical areas, including energy portfolios, electric and natural gas rate design, tariffs, customer account activity and usage analysis. This position will oversee load forecasting, electric and natural gas supply hedging programs, market rules and contract requirements.

This position reports to the General Manager. The position is also responsible for supervision and management of IBEW personnel, as necessary. The position requires both strong analytical and communication skills, an in-depth understanding of regional electricity and natural gas markets, and the impact of changing market dynamics on the organization. The Director, or an assignee in their absence, will report a market summary monthly to the Municipal Light Board.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

· Oversee the Department’s natural gas and electric energy markets’ participation, including but not limited to commodity supply offers and demand bids, natural gas nominations, data transfer, and invoice review and approval.

· Evaluate and manage financial risks associated with energy supply portfolios, market conditions, regulatory changes, and future energy requirements, including assessment of potential impacts on Department revenues, costs, rates, and financial position.

· Responsible for short- and long-range energy load forecasting, energy commodity supply requirements, and estimated supply costs.

· Establish annual and long-term (ten year) energy supply budgets, projections of sales revenue, and manage customer rates.

· Monitors and advises the General Manager regarding deviation of expected cost and revenue from expected performance.

· Purchase energy supply volumes in accordance with Departmental policies and guidelines.

· Responsible for portfolio modeling and management reports.

· Manage energy hedging activities in accordance with established Departmental strategies.

· Engage in regular market assessments and identify environmental, legislative and political trends that may impact WG+E financial position.

· Monitor changes to regional wholesale energy markets, market rules, tariffs, and regulatory requirements. Assess implications for Department’s financial position and respond with changes to portfolio management and hedging activities as needed.

· Reconcile actual energy purchases and transportation charges with invoices received, in accordance with terms and conditions of counter party contracts.

· Maintain historical usage data necessary to forecast future system demands.

· Supervise or perform the collection of data; analyzes and presents the results.

· Ensure the necessary logs, reports, and records are properly executed and maintained.

· Responsible for negotiation of short- and long-term natural gas transportation, electric transmission & supply contracts and proper administration and execution under the terms defined within each contract.

· Works closely with the Director of Finance and senior management for appropriate rate setting and strategic planning for the Department to ensure proper returns of revenue are received for the financial solvency of the Department.

· Responsible for oversight and performance of cost-of-service studies and modification of rate tariffs to support Department revenue requirements and to ensure that the Department’s rates are just and reasonable.

· Prepares energy tariffs and submits filings to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities.

· Manages base and variable rate charges and other special rate programs.

· Oversight of the Meter Data Management System. Coordinates with other departments to promote proper utilization of the metering systems.

· Lead and/or coordinate cross-functional initiatives on matters affecting revenues, meters, or customer data, and long-term planning.

· Supports Sales/energy marketing efforts in support of Departmental goals.

· Provide leadership to the Energy Supply team.

· Identify and implement improvements to Energy Supply processes, analytical methodologies, data systems, and reporting capabilities to improve decision-making, efficiency, accuracy, and risk management.

· Annually, and semi-annually if needed, will perform employee reviews for all direct reports and will support any direct reports that oversee employees or interns.

· Responsible for the planning, organizing, staffing, and control of those areas under his/her direction for both Guild and IBEW personnel.

· Support Departmental energy conservation and demand side management programs.

· Provide analytical support across divisions.

· Evaluate and implement new strategies, rate structures, programs, and technologies in response to evolving market conditions, customer needs, regulatory requirements and Departmental goals (for example: time-of-use rates, demand response programs, distributed energy resource management).

· Work cooperatively with customers, contractors, representatives of other departments and utilities in conjunction with the work.

· Develop and maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

· Monthly, quarterly and annual analysis of regional utility rate comparisons.

· Perform other duties as directed by the General Manager.

Qualifications must include:

EDUCATION

· Bachelor’s degree in Business with a focus on Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Quantitative Analysis or related discipline; Master’s degree in related discipline preferred but not required.

· Strong understanding of the energy industry, especially those issues uniquely affecting the Westfield Gas and Electric Light Department in particular energy commodity supply markets.

· Working knowledge of hedging and options in natural gas markets.

· Knowledge of principles and practices related to utility natural gas supply and rates.

· Knowledge of administrative, financial, and human relation requirements consistent with the scope of the position.

· Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS); MS Windows certification credentials highly desirable

Skills and abilities:

· Ability to think logically and with clear reasoning.

· Works cooperatively with labor and management personnel alike.

· Develop complex spreadsheets, reports, graphics, and presentation documents.

· Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills and great attention to detail.

· Strong quantitative analysis capabilities coupled with the ability to work under tight deadlines.

· Works autonomously, with flexibility, and excellent judgment.

· Team player who works cooperatively with coworkers in support of Departmental goals and directives.

· Communicates effectively in English, both verbal and written, at various levels inside and outside the organization.

Flexibility in scheduling and availability off-hours.

Experience:

· Minimum 5 years experience in energy supply and commodities markets

· Proven in-depth knowledge related to natural gas and energy wholesale markets and demonstrated ability to properly maintain and modify the electric and gas division operating budget spreadsheets.

· Office application software implementation

· MS Office Suite.

· Understanding and use of SQL, R or Python, Tableau and/or Power BI.

· Knowledge of principles and practices as related to utility energy supply and rates.

· Problem solving and decision making.

The candidate must successfully pass a Criminal Background Check, pre-employment drug screening.

A very generous benefit package accompanies job offer, although relocation services are not provided. Please, no phone calls. Candidates are requested to complete an application found online. Employment applications will be accepted through Wednesday, November 18th, 2026.