Miles Blakley Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Canada Area

URICA specializes in the portfolio and position management of physical supply and price exposure for energy commodities (electricity & natural gas) as well as Ancillary Services and Power Dispatch. Regardless of position, URICA works with clients to identify and quantify risks, elevate the clients understanding of these risks culminating in the creation of a corporate vision and policy. URICA follows through on the vision implementation with creation of approved programs and operational protocol to appropriately executes the plan, whether revenue optimization or risk mitigation, with ongoing monitoring of positions and portfolios.

Calgary, Canada Area

Term Trader 2006 – 2010Responsible for trading monthly to yearly physical and financial contracts in the Alberta and neighboring markets for portfolio hedging and proprietary trading books ensuring maximizing risk adjusted returns.Formulated and implemented trading and hedging strategies to optimize profitability of ENMAX trading assets.Developed, implemented and managed a Monthly Index Trading Program used in calculating regulated residential power rates. This program was utilized for the purpose of setting the regulated rates between 200 and 300 megawatts.Represented ENMAX in industry and regulatory groups such as WSPP, WECC, and NERC resulting in the promotion of ENMAX interest and implementation of regulatory changes.Short Term/Ancillary Trader 2003 – 2006Traded short term physical and financial contracts in the Alberta and Mid-Columbia power markets and the Ancillary Services market for portfolio hedging and proprietary trading books.Managed the operation of a gas-fired power generator and the short term optimization of the asset.Produced trading strategies using forecasts and analysis of market data.Developed price and load forecast models to assist in the short term and long term trading decisions. Real Time Trader 2001 – 2002Traded physical electricity between Alberta and Mid-C power markets to maximize arbitrage opportunities based on hourly electricity prices.Monitored real time position information, and execute position management transactions based on factors affecting electricity supply and demand in Alberta and other markets.Managed generator dispatch operations based on unit capabilities and real time market conditions. This resulted in the efficient and profitable operation of generation assets.Portfolio Analyst 1999 – 2001Managed and implemented the Zai-Net risk management system including the relationship between the front office, back office settlement, and I.T. functions by using effective communication skills.