Power Pre-Scheduler Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States Job ID: 6088885 Date Posted:Feb 10, 2025 **POSTING DEADLINE** This position is posted until filled. **DEPARTMENT** Department: Wholesale Power Marketing **PREFERENCES** + Strong emphasis on analytical skills as well as working knowledge of and/or experience with natural gas and power trading/scheduling in the Southwest. + Strong working knowledge and experience with the ISO¿s Western Energy Imbalance Market.¿ **JOB DESCRIPTION** **Power Pre-Scheduler** Salary Grade: G03 Minimum Midpoint Maximum $121,529 - $164,065 - $206,600 Given the financial nature of this position, this position has been defined as a position requiring a credit check. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check. SUMMARY: Analyzes the current and forward resource needs of the PNM Bulk Power System in order to develop a resource operating strategy, which will meet jurisdictional load requirements, wholesale contract obligations and maximize incremental purchase and sale opportunities. Strives to execute the strategy working with counterparts in the regional and national wholesale power market. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Researches and analyzes PNMs current and forward resource requirements, regional and national wholesale power market status and prices, weather forecast information, load patterns, and transmission availability to assess prospective business opportunities Develops a forward-looking resource strategy from available data, which is coordinated with real-time operations such as generation, transmission, or marketing to maximize profits while also balancing risk and reliability objectives Negotiates product, price, quantity, and terms under available agreements to buy, sell, or swap wholesale power with regional or national utilities and power marketers Supports the Wholesale Power Marketing Team by developing leads to expand real-time and intermediate and long-term marketing opportunities Establishes tracking mechanisms to properly confirm and document each transaction with regard to real-time control, contract stipulations, billing, and so forth Develops and provides real-time pricing data for use in PNMs real-time pricing tariff COMPETENCIES: In-depth operational knowledge of the interconnected bulk power generation and transmission system In-depth knowledge of PNMs inter-utility and wholesale power contracts In-depth understanding of the competitive wholesale electricity marketplace, including the effects from market dynamics such as delivery limitations, regional supply and demand, daily/seasonal diversities, reliability aspects, and fuel considerations Advanced interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive business relationships with dozens of potential wholesale customers with competing business interests Excellent negotiating skills Thorough knowledge of the PNM Energy Management System and its use in documenting power transaction Thorough understanding of the regulatory process and issues affecting wholesale power transactions at the State and Federal levels QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with seven to nine years related experience including two years of management experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline. Master's degree preferred. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent works as a member of the Wholesale Marketing Team. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations COMPUTER SKILLS: Working knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and word processing software ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY: Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT** Safety Statement: Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, “everyone goes home safe”, reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: TXNM Energy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the ADA. If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627. DEI Statement: At TXNM Energy, we value the diversity of our workforce and actively seek opportunities for incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our family of companies. We believe a diverse workforce enriches our environment and helps us better meet the needs of our employees, customers, and shareholders. We remain committed to attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to carry out the Company's purpose. TXNM Energy and affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. Women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans are encouraged to apply.