Director, Utility Business Affairs - RCES

2 Days ago • 10-15 Years

About the job

SummaryBy Outscal

This leadership role requires a seasoned utility industry professional with 10+ years of experience in energy purchasing, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership skills, deep financial knowledge, and experience working with state & federal regulations are crucial.

Job Posting Title:

Director, Utility Business Affairs - RCES

Req ID:

10104434

Job Description:

The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies, and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we are constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. Bring your individual talents here and discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you have been looking for.

“It takes people to make the dream a reality.” Walt was on to something when he said that, and it continues to ring true today. No matter the stage in your career, being a part of Disney Experiences means being a part of a team where you help bring innovation to life through unsurpassed products, services, and most importantly remarkable experiences. As a Cast Member you are the steward and connection to our legacy and the backbone of our thriving innovations. Join our team and watch your dreams come true.


We are seeking a seasoned utility industry executive leader to serve as Director, Business Affairs, Reedy Creek Energy Services (RCES) at Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts. This role is responsible for leading the business affairs of utilities serving Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts including electric and natural gas purchases, supply planning, contract development and negotiation, hedging, representation and compliance with state and federal electric and gas utility rules and regulations, environmental assessments and reporting, tracking and summarizing emissions targets and business support to other utility operations. The role is multifaceted, requiring strong leadership of a team, industry expertise, and strong contracting, negotiation and financial skills while operating as a highly engaged working leader. Reporting to the Vice President, RCES & Transportation Engineering Services, the Director will lead a team of six Cast Members. 
 

Responsibilities

  • Lead a diverse team responsible for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) electric and natural gas purchasing and planning, extensive modeling, analytics, negotiation, contract development, compliance with state and federal electric and gas utility regulations, hourly and daily trading, financial reconciliation, and business support of other CFTOD utility operations.

  • Represent CFTOD with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC), Florida Reliability Coordinating Council (FRCC), Florida Municipal Natural Gas Association (FMNGA) and other industry groups.

  • Implement and monitor processes to ensure Cast and Guest safety at the highest levels.

  • Develop internal and external relationships to provide strategic, safe, high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective energy services.

  • Provide leadership on financial controls, customer service, operational strategies, and all planning to support current operations and future growth of the utility systems.

  • Motivate, lead, and develop Cast Members through teamwork, collaboration, growth, development, reward, and recognition opportunities.

  • Maintain close working relationships with CFTOD’s Leadership team including Administrative and Planning & Engineering personnel.

  • Proactively evaluate energy trends and stay current with industry knowledge.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, contractual and company guidelines.

  • Support special requests as needed.

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in utility energy purchasing or related industrial field with a minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role.

  • Proven record of results-oriented success with in-depth knowledge of energy purchases, utility finances, hedging strategies, state and federal electric and gas utility regulations, long term supply planning, modeling, analytics, contract negotiation and compliance.

  • Demonstrated strategic leadership skills with the ability to define a clear vision, motivate others in a positive way to achieve desired results, and develop a successful team.

  • Demonstrated strong verbal and written communications with the ability to communicate highly technical information to a variety of audiences.

  • Proactive communicator who can interface effectively at all levels in an organization and can appropriately influence business results through negotiation, persuasion, and personal presence.

  • Proven blend of integrated systems thinking, business acumen, independent judgement, strategic vision, technical expertise, and direct leadership expertise.

  • Demonstrated compassion and commitment to diversity and inclusion including inviting diverse perspectives and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Required Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field
  • Master of Business Administration, or equivalent experience preferred

Job Posting Segment:

FOS

Job Posting Primary Business:

RCES (WDW)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Energy Services

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-11-01

About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

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