Real-Time Energy Markets Scheduler

northwesternenergy; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match up to 4%

Healthcare and wellbeing programs

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive pay and incentives

Volunteer opportunities

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement leave

Paid training opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

NorthWestern Energy is hiring a Real Time Energy Scheduler in Butte, MT. This role focuses on real-time generation assets and optimizing energy positions through scheduling opportunities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and strong interpersonal skills, with heavy involvement in load forecasting, market strategies, and risk-compliant activities. Overtime and rotating shifts are expected as part of duties within a regulated utility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication, including listening.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Get Into Energy certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Buy and sell energy, transmission and capacity products per Risk Policies.
• Perform load and generation forecasting, resource coordination, and optimization duties.
• Manage Northwestern Energy generation and long-term resources.
• Operate within company risk policies and culture.
• Develop strategies and execute real-time power market transactions.
• Represent the company professionally to counterparts.
• 12 hour rotating shift work and overtime may be required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Load forecasting

Energy trading

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

NorthWestern Energy is hiring a Real Time Energy Scheduler in Butte, MT. This role focuses on real-time generation assets and optimizing energy positions through scheduling opportunities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and strong interpersonal skills, with heavy involvement in load forecasting, market strategies, and risk-compliant activities. Overtime and rotating shifts are expected as part of duties within a regulated utility.