Emera Energy Looking for Analyst, Logistics at Halifax, NS Full Time

Reference Number: 9367
Job Title: Logistics Analyst
Business Unit: Emera Energy
Location: Halifax, NS
Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

The opportunity:
We are currently look for a Logistics Analyst to join Emera Energy’s Logistics team. Emera Energy’s Logistics Team is an integral part of its Gas Trading and Marketing business. Logistics is responsible for scheduling the movement of natural gas to and from Emera Energy’s suppliers and customers, across a complex pipeline network, in the most commercially effective manner. As a Logistics Analyst, you will provide back-up and support to the Logistics team while gaining in depth experience relating to gas operations for Emera Energy. Occasional need for afterhours support is required.
Accountabilities:
More specifically, in this role you will:

• Maintaining reporting requirements for the Logistics team;

• Customer meter allocations and imbalance reporting for Maritimes Canada customers;

• Scheduling and optimizing the flow of gas on a number of smaller volume pipelines supporting each of the scheduling teams and reconciliation of these flows in the company’s enterprise risk management system;

• Reconciliation of complex deals within the company’s enterprise risk management system to ensure daily and monthly calls tie out across multiple locations;

• Daily reconciliation of border crossing flows across pipelines to ensure flows are captured accurately in the company’s enterprise risk management system;

• Coordinate capacity releases between the Logistics and Commercial Services teams at Emera Energy;

• Creating robust process documentation for all tasks associated with the role and streamlining processes where applicable.

You will be responsible for your personal safety, that of coworkers, and those under your direction by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
Skills, Competencies and Experience:
As the ideal candidate you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and possess or are working towards the desired skills and experience listed below:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience is essential;
• Strong communication skills to function in a team environment and to maintain rapport with customers and service providers;
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail, problem-solving skills and the capacity for independent decision making;
• The ability to manage several different tasks simultaneously and to work under multiple hourly deadlines, and flexibility on the job;
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and be comfortable creating and analyzing spreadsheets with greater excel function capability being a strong asset;
• Knowledge of the gas and power markets would be an asset.

Why join Emera Energy?
Emera Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Emera Inc. and is a premier energy marketing company. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Emera Energy buys and sells energy commodities, and provides related energy management services to customers throughout Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States.
The business combines a wealth of experience and technology to convert global, regional, and local market information related to commodities, generation, transmission, gas transportation and storage into growth opportunities.
Emera is one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, and a North American Top 20 utility. Our ability to serve more customers in more places is thanks to the commitment of our 7,100 employees in Canada, the USA, and the Caribbean. As we develop, we are excited to welcome new team members who are committed to our purpose and our approach to business. Emera values people who believe that safety and health, relationships, and excellence are integral to how we work. In return, we value the diversity of our people and invest in their growth through:

• competitive compensation packages: including a comprehensive pension and benefits plan and employee-sponsored saving plans.
• opportunities for career growth: including a strategic focus on employee development plans, opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, sponsored education programs.
• giving back to communities: including corporate investments in the places where our people live and work; employee dollars-for-doers and fundraising-matching programs, scholarships for children of employees.

At Emera our employees are our greatest strength. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. As the ideal candidate, you are a strong leader who works to advance a safety culture by placing safety, health, and wellness above any business objective. You understand the importance of strong inclusive teams and develop employees to take on challenges and opportunities. As the Logistics Analyst, you encourage innovation, lead change to ensure continuous improvement demonstrating integrity, and set clear expectations for a high standard of work performance for yourself and the Emera Energy Logistics team. Lastly as the successful candidate it is your responsibility to connect every decision to the company strategy and apply sound judgment to translate new ideas into actions.
Reports to: Manager Commercial Operations – Gas Logistics
Application Requirement: To apply, please click on the blue ‘APPLY NOW’ button in this job posting, complete all required information fields, and attach your cover letter and resume into one single file to the online form.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: We encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity but no later than February 28, 2022. Late applications may not receive consideration.
Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.
In accordance with Emera’s occupational health and safety program and the Emera Vaccine Program, subject to any approved accommodation, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For clarity, “fully vaccinated” means 14 days since having the number of doses or combination of doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada or local public health agencies in the jurisdiction in which they will be employed.
At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the on-line application process. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

Job Type: Full-time