Natural Gas Analyst

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At Direct Energy, an NRG company, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. Direct Energy/NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

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Job Summary: 

Assist the Regulated team on the gathering, reporting, analysis, and explanation of all regulatory and market conditions affecting the regulated business in Alberta. In addition, provide operational back up for the regulated supply team.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Market research, seek, analyze, monitor, gathers data/information, complete and summarize analysis that might affect the regulated business.
• Design, build and support various data tools for the business.
• Operational back up, trading, scheduling, and nominating gas on various pipelines, entering deals into the gas management system, and checking trades as required by Risk Management Policies.
• Monthly back up, assist in GCFR rate preparation and month end balancing report and cost of credit reporting to Finance.
• Participate in the weekend on call rotation.

Working Conditions:

• Open office environment.
• Some overtime required as special projects arise.

Minimum Requirements:

•  Undergraduate degree, preference in Business or Economics with 1-3 years industry experience
•  Strong analytical capabilities.
•  Must have strong problem solving and analytical skills.
•  Excellent verbal and written skills.
•  Proficient in MS Office including strong Excel skills
• Coding expertise is desired.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Office – 45%
• Coding expertise – 35%
• Industry experience – 20%

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong systems aptitude, with working knowledge of MS Office is required, especially Excel (i.e., utilize advanced Excel functions and techniques to analyze large datasets, extract meaningful insights, and present findings to stakeholders).
• Coding expertise is strong desired, ability to write and optimize code (e.g., VBA, Python, SQL) to automate processes, enhance data visualization, and streamline analytical workflows.
• Database Management, develop and maintain databases to organize and manage complex sets of information efficiently. Ensure data integrity and accuracy through regular audits and validations.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Conduct in-depth research to gather relevant data and information from various sources. Produce findings to support decision-making processes and strategic initiatives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on data accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Why NRG is a great place to work:

• Great company culture!! Voted as a BEST employer by Forbes
• A competitive total compensation package, including annual incentive and/or commission
• Stock Purchase Plan 
• Benefits on the first day of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability, Wellness program, etc.   
• Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance
• 401 (k) plan to help save for retirement
• Generous Flexible FTO plan, where you take the time you need; also includes 10 company holidays, and 1 floating holidays
• Numerous discounts, including electricity discounts on NRG brands

NRG Energy is committed to providing broad access to employment opportunities for diverse job seekers, and to ensuring our workforce represents the diverse communities we serve. We abide by human rights legislation and accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.

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