Principal Physical Trader

Florida Power & Light; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Power & Light Company is seeking an experienced gas trading professional to manage and optimize upstream transport positions across major pipelines. You will apply advanced optimization strategies and collaborate with procurement to ensure reliable gas supply.

The role requires 6+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with SME capabilities in Real Time/Day Ahead operations. You will build relationships with producers and counterparties and report on trading activity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 6+ years of experience in energy trading or related field.

Responsibilities

• Execute natural gas trading activities to optimize upstream positions.
• Monitor market conditions and analyze price trends and supply/demand dynamics.
• Develop and implement optimization strategies for gas transport.
• Maintain relationships with producers, end-users, and counterparties.
• Prepare reports on trading activity, P&L, and market analysis.

Education

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Requisition ID: 96197

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel‑efficient, cost‑effective power generation fleets and industry‑leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

This job is responsible for managing and executing natural gas trading activities to optimize Florida Power Light Company’s upstream gas transport positions, including Southeast Supply Header, Gulf South and Trunkline pipelines.

Job Duties

• Individuals apply a high level of competency in optimization strategies, pipeline rules, physical market knowledge, financial products, and regulatory policies
• Monitor market conditions and conduct in‑depth market research to understand supply and demand dynamics, price trends and factors affecting the natural gas market
• Develop and implement optimization strategies
• Identify additional upstream asset opportunities
• Establish and maintain relationships with producers, end‑users and counterparties
• Work closely with procurement team to ensure physical gas supply reliability
• Maintain detailed records and prepare reports on trading activities, P&L, and market analysis
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned

Job Overview

Employees in this role are recognized Subject Matter Experts (SME) for Real Time Desk activities in all ISO and Balancing Authority regions or Day Ahead activities in multiple regions. Employees complete the required work perfectly and convey knowledge and best practices to other team members. Employees in this role provide coaching to maintain a high-performance level for the Asset Ops team. Employees work with Regional DA/RT Leads Managers, IT/SCADA team, and front office support to onboard new internal and external assets to ensure that tools and processes are ready and sufficient to perform the job functions. Employees independently resolve complex technical and market issues.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes RT or DA required work perfectly and conveys knowledge and best practices to other team members
• Identifies, addresses, and implements improvements to Asset Ops tools and processes
• Works with Regional DA/RT Managers to onboard new internal and external assets
• Independently resolves complex technical and market issues
• Covers other Asset Ops positions when requested to ensure business continuity
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Benefits

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Employee Classification

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Energy Trading

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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