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Manager, Contract Administration - Commercial Operations

Location: 

Houston, Texas, US, 77002

Job ID#:  778
Job Category:  Legal
Position Type:  Regular FT

JERA Americas Inc. is part of a global energy company, supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world while fulfilling our responsibility to provide a safe and stable supply of reliable and affordable energy. The Company is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based JERA, which stands for Japan's Energy for a New Era. JERA has committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions from its businesses by 2050 and is contributing to the development of a sustainable society.

JERA Americas seeks to continue its rapid expansion into renewable energy markets focusing on wind, solar, and cutting-edge technologies for hydrogen production and transportation. To meet the challenges of a fast-growing company, we are searching for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of the equation to provide energy for a new era.

Summary

Summary/Objective

 

The Manager, Contract Administration is primarily responsible for establishing the Contract Administration function at JERA Americas and works closely with the Commercial, Risk, and Credit teams.

 

Position Description

Essential Functions

 

  • Establish the Contract Administration function at JERA Americas
  • Working with Commercial Counsel, Compliance Counsel, and the Commercial, Risk and Credit teams, create, update and maintain procedures for contract administration at JERA Americas
  • In close alignment with the Commercial team and Commercial Counsel draft, review and negotiate agreements related to the purchase and sale of physical and financial products in the independent power business, including, power purchase agreements and tolling agreements
  • Liaise with Legal, Credit, Commercial and other support partners to assure any additional terms are properly incorporated into contracts.
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with the Commercial, Risk and Credit teams
  • Provide weekly updates of any outstanding items to Commercial Counsel
  • Proactively identify opportunities to further streamline process and improve productivity.
  • Participate in testing of system and process upgrades
  • Ensure that any agreement is in accordance with internal guidelines.
  • Primary point of contact for internal stakeholders with inquiries and/or requests regarding contractual terms and conditions.
  • Maintain counterparties and contracts information in trading platform and contract database as well as assist with other counterparty onboarding tasks as required.

Position Description Continued

Competencies

 

  • Business acumen
  • Communication proficiency
  • Ethical conduct
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Statistical and analytical skills
  • Good organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills

 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is a supervisory level.

 

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

 

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit at a desk and working on a computer for prolonged time as necessary.

 

Expected Hours of Work

Days and hours of work are established between the employee and the supervisor.

 

Travel

Minimum business travel is expected for this position.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, accounting, business, math, or relevant experience in the electric energy industry
  • Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in trading environment
  • Document administration in Microsoft Word

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

 

  • Knowledge and understanding of the industry’s regulations and best practices
  • Hands-on experience with a variety of reporting operations and procedure
  • Familiarity and understanding of working with contracts and/or energy markets
  • Understanding financial implications associated with physical and financial transactions in wholesale electricity and natural gas
  • Ability to assess contractual risk and make decisions accordingly
  • Capable of effectively communicating with internal and external contacts

Qualifications Continued

AP/EEO Statement

JERA Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.


Nearest Major Market: Houston

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