Energy Trading & Market Operations Lead

MGen; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

MGEN in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Market Operations Analyst to oversee real-time energy market operations, ancillary services, and trading strategy development for WESM and related platforms.

You will collaborate with Plant Operations, TSD, FMD, and external stakeholders to ensure compliance, optimize trading margins, and provide timely reporting.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering or math, PE licensure, and at least 5 years in energy trading or IEMOP interfaces.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or related fields.
• Professional Engineering licensure or certification (for non-PRC regulated professions).
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in energy trading or as a Trading Analyst, with hands-on exposure to an Integrated Energy Management System; or
• At least 5 years of experience in the electric power industry, particularly in roles involving interface with the IEMOP, the Philippine Grid and Distribution Code, WESM Rules, ERC Rules on Retail Competition and Open Access, and the Renewable Energy Act.
• Previous experience in people management preferred
• Proficiency in computer applications, including spreadsheets and programming.
• Experience with analytical tools such as PLEXOS, I-pool, PSSE, R, Python, Matlab, and similar software.
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of real-time inputs to NMMS, CRSS, and other MGEN GBPtrading platforms.
• Lead coordination with internal teams (e.g., Plant Operations, TSD, FMD) and external stakeholders (e.g., IEMOP, Meralco ESO, CEBECO Trading) for plant dispatch and operations.
• Analyze market dynamics and guide the team in adopting immediate and prudent actions.
• Supervise the preparation of internal daily reporting on energy market activities.
• Lead coordination efforts internally and externally on ancillary services and reserve operations.
• Oversee the monitoring of real-time adherence to WESM rules and support justifications/documentation submissions to WESM Compliance Officers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or related fields

Tools

PLEXOS

I-pool

PSSE

R

Python

Matlab

Job description

MGEN in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Market Operations Analyst to oversee real-time energy market operations, ancillary services, and trading strategy development for WESM and related platforms.

You will collaborate with Plant Operations, TSD, FMD, and external stakeholders to ensure compliance, optimize trading margins, and provide timely reporting.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering or math, PE licensure, and at least 5 years in energy trading or IEMOP interfaces.