Real-Time Power Trader
Company: Associated Electric Cooperative Inc
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Discover a POWERful career at Associated Electric! Our
organization offers challenging and rewarding work with career
development and internal mobility opportunities - all within a
family friendly and community centric culture. Our purpose is
simple - to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy for our
member-owners. At Associated Electric, one of the largest electric
cooperatives in the nation, opportunities to gain valuable
experience and contribute new ideas in an ever-changing industry
are endless.If you are a motivated and experienced Real-Time Power
Trader looking for a challenging role in a forward-thinking
organization, then join us in shaping the future of sustainable
energy solutions! As a Real-Time Power Trader at Associated
Electric, you will play a pivotal role by optimizing a diverse
fleet of generation assets and ensuring reliable energy service for
our Member Owners. This role will be responsible for developing and
implementing strategies to capitalize on market opportunities,
manage energy positions, and contribute to the overall success of
our power portfolio!What You'll Be doing:
- Optimize generation resources to maximize economic value while
maintaining system reliability
- Capture real-time arbitrage opportunities and manage day-ahead
and real-time transactions
- Negotiate wholesale purchases and sales in the hourly
markets
- Develop accurate load forecasts for short-term trading
activities
- Purchase transmission for hourly power transactions
- Tag power transactions and monitor transmission congestion
- Work closely with System Operators to ensure reliability and
compliance with regulatory standards
- Communicate real-time market information to manager as well as
cash and term traders
- Ensure accurate and timely entry of transactions into Energy
Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) software
- Develop professional relationships with power marketers and
traders
- Provide generation and transmission schedules to ISO's, control
areas, and transmission providersWhat You'll Need:
- Possess a technical degree (i.e. engineering, economics,
finance, etc.), or have 5+ years of prior experience in the utility
industry with the proven ability to effectively make quantitative
and economic decisions quickly.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and be able to
effectively manage multiple tasks with precision and speed.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
to conduct transactions via telephone, instant messaging and
email.
- Demonstrate very strong interpersonal skills. This position
requires the ability to work independently as well as within a team
atmosphere.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word are required. Microsoft
Power Point knowledge is desirable.As an employer of choice and a
certified Great Place to Work, Associated provides employees
competitive compensation, 401k with an employer match, health, paid
leave for family planning (including adoption), paid disability
leave and other benefits. We support employees in their journey to
physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being and we
encourage employees to enjoy time away with Paid Time Off, paid
holidays and volunteerism in community events.Associated's culture
includes workforce flexibility options with opportunities for
personal and professional growth including tuition reimbursement
and development planning resources. Come join a team where your
talents are appreciated, your voice is heard, and your work has an
impact!To learn more and apply for a position, please visit You
will be able to upload additional applicant documents (i.e. resume,
cover letter). AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice
of equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of
employment. Please contact us if you require assistance in filling
out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request
reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act prior to an appointment.External Job Posting:
3/19/24An equal opportunity employer and
provider/disability/veteran.
Keywords: Associated Electric Cooperative Inc, Springfield , Real-Time Power Trader, Accounting, Auditing , Springfield, Missouri
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