OxyChem Real Time Power Trader

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Houston, TX seeks a Real Time Power Trader to optimize schedules and manage risk in ERCOT and MISO markets. You will monitor dispatch, coordinate with ISO operators, and maintain performance metrics across assets.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 2+ years in real-time trading or related analytics, and NERC certification, with a rotating 12-hour shift including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related field.
• Two years of real-time trading, operations, or strong quantitative background in energy trading.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate, and implement scheduling, dispatch, and trading of power/ancillaries to optimize profitability.
• Coordinate with IT and plant personnel to resolve telemetry or market visibility issues and keep ISOs informed.
• Serve as real-time contact during grid events, adjust load per dispatch, and ensure compliance with ISO rules.
• Communicate market events with asset operators and trading colleagues to maintain flow of information and strong decision-making.
• Maintain P/L spreadsheets and track gains/losses across markets.

Skills

Real-time trading

Energy markets knowledge

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

NERC certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering

Tools

Excel

MS Teams

API Integration

Power BI

ETRM(OATI)

Job description

## OxyChem Real Time Power TraderApplylocations: Houston, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR109148At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, OxyChem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day. OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information. In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. Based in **Houston, Texas**, OxyChem’s Power Group manages a diverse portfolio of cogeneration facilities and oversees significant electrical loads across the United States. Operating at the intersection of market strategy and technical excellence, the team maintains continuous engagement with both MISO and ERCOT, ensuring seamless operational compliance with all ISO protocols. With a sharp focus on market dynamics and asset optimization, the Power Group strategically positions OxyChem’s portfolio to capture value, drive profitability, and enhance competitive advantage in the evolving energy landscape.The **Real Time Trader** serves as the operational and commercial nexus between OxyChem’s production facilities, regional transmission operators, and independent system operators. Operating in a high-intensity market setting, the incumbent will deploy sophisticated analytical, decision-making, and risk management skills to optimize schedules, react to rapidly changing conditions, and manage financial exposure in real time. The candidate will work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to manage all of OxyChem’s power generation and load in the ERCOT and MISO markets.**Job Responsibilities:**· Monitor, evaluate, and implement scheduling, dispatch, and trading of physical power/ancillaries around OxyChem’s assets to optimize performance and profitability.· Continuously monitor the status of all IT systems and models used to submit asset parameters to the markets (Gen Models for Taft, Ingleside, and Battleground); identify issues such as loss of telemetry or visibility to markets, and direct Oxy IT or plant personnel to resolve them promptly, while keeping grid operators informed.· Serve as OxyChem’s primary real-time contact during critical electrical grid events — including directing assets to adjust load during high price events or ensuring cogen facilities follow grid operator dispatch set points.· Maintain situational awareness of market conditions and monitor asset parameters, ancillary services, telemetry, and outages to ensure compliance with market rules while ensuring optimal profitability.· Communicate effectively with asset operators, asset managers, and real-time trading colleagues on market events and analysis, fostering a consistent flow of information and ensuring strong decision-making.· Provide timely, clear communication to ISOs regarding deviations from normal operations to maintain compliance with all rules, regulations, and protocols.· Ensure compliance with ISO dispatch instructions, ancillary service deployments, and directives consistent with applicable Regulatory Standards, Protocols, Guides, Business Practice Manuals, and Tariffs.· Build and maintain strong industry relationships in key trading regions to cover shortages caused by unexpected load or generation outages.· Maintain required training levels to ensure effectiveness and readiness for market rule changes in relevant NERC regions and ISOs.· Manage multiple P/L spreadsheets to capture gains/losses.· Complete fast-paced training to achieve required competency levels within specified timelines.**Required Qualifications:**· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related technical/accounting field preferred.· NERC certification, RC/TO· Willingness to work a rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.· Strong collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with shift partners.· At least two years of experience in real-time trading or operations (preferred), or a strong analytical/quantitative background with knowledge of energy trading.· Ability to quickly grasp the power scheduling and optimization process across front-office, mid-office, and back-office functions.· Procedural and process-improvement mindset with strong analytical skills.· Superior attention to detail and organizational skills.· Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple tasks.· Tech Skills -Excel, MS Teams, API Integration, Power BI, ETRM(OATI) .**Preferred Qualifications:**· Commercial competency in U.S. energy markets with direct P&L responsibility.· Highly detailed and willing to learn with accountability in a team environment.· Understanding of system and ETRM (Energy Trading and Risk Management) enhancements.· Basic knowledge of market products in ERCOT and MISO.· Basic knowledge of NERC requirements, Market Protocols, BPMs, and Tariffs.