Gas Forecast/Dispatch Supervisor

WPS Resources Corporation (NYSE: WPS) is a Fortune 500 energy holding company based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, consisting of regulated and non-regulated companies. Our organization is recognized as the Best Managed Company in America (Forbes, January 9, 2006) and America?s Most Admired Company (Fortune, March 6, 2006) in the energy industry.  We are financially strong and have one of the highest credit ratings in the industry.  Today, WPS Resources is a $6.9 billion company with over 3,000 employees and four major subsidiaries that serve customers primarily throughout the northeast quadrant of the United States and adjacent portions of Canada.  We are a diverse energy company with a strategy for a strong and dynamic future.  We are growing and have exciting opportunities that will reward energetic people who help us meet the challenge! 

 

Our subsidiary, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPSC) is seeking candidates to fill a Gas Forecast/Dispatcher Supervisor position at our offices in Green Bay, WI.  In this position, you will have primary responsibility for daily gas control functions for all of WPSR's regulated gas companies. You will create, maintain and employ daily gas load forecasting models to predict daily gas requirements of system supply and transportation customers; purchase natural gas supplies to meet system requirements; and market unused pipeline capacities and/or gas supplies whenever available to obtain highest cost recovery for customers.

 

The successful candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar curriculum.  Experience must include 3 plus years in gas supply procurement, sales activities and operations; developing and implementing 3rd party contractual agreements or related professional purchasing agent functions; and financial analysis and/or financial modeling.  The successful candidates will possess outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills.

 

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.  Interested candidates must apply online at www.wpsr.com for job #2048 no later than August 20, 2006.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates, including minorities and women are encouraged to apply.