Senior Power Scheduler

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global commodity trading firm is seeking a Senior Power Scheduler to join their London team. The role involves managing scheduling activities across European power markets, enhancing operational workflows, and ensuring effective communication with commercial teams. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in power operations and strong technical skills in Excel, with familiarity in VBA, SQL, or Python being highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in UK or European power operations.
• Hands-on knowledge of the Balancing Mechanism required.
• Experience with ETRMs and scheduling platforms is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-ahead and intraday scheduling across European power markets.
• Monitor and balance physical positions in real time.
• Liaise with internal teams to communicate operational updates.

Skills

Excel

VBA

SQL

Python

Communication

Time Management

Decision-Making

Tools

ETRMs

Scheduling Platforms

Job description

Job Opportunity: Senior Power Scheduler

Our client, a leading global commodity trading firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Power Scheduler to join their dynamic power operations team based in London.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage day-ahead and intraday scheduling activities across multiple European power markets, ensuring timely and accurate nominations with system operators.
2. Monitor and balance physical positions in real time, addressing curtailments, outages, and market constraints efficiently.
3. Liaise with internal commercial teams to communicate operational updates, risks, and market changes impacting delivery.
4. Enhance operational workflows and tools to drive automation, improve data accuracy, and streamline scheduling processes.
5. Support the integration of new assets, systems, and market activities, contributing to a high-performance scheduling function.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in UK or European power operations, with hands-on knowledge of the Balancing Mechanism.
• Strong technical proficiency in Excel; familiarity with VBA, SQL, or Python is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, time management, and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Experience with ETRMs and scheduling platforms, including configuration and system setup.

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Created on 23/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom