Real-Time Energy Trader Associate

APS (Arizona Public Service); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service (APS) seeks a Real Time Trader Associate / Trader I to assist a senior Real-Time Trader by analyzing short-term market conditions and APS resources to secure economical energy purchases. The role supports real-time marketing strategies and ensures compliance with regulatory standards while managing intraday natural gas and gas storage.

The position expects a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative/technical field, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative, technical, or business-related field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions using quantitative reasoning.
• Proficiency with computer systems, databases, software applications, and related technology tools.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic operating environment and work rotating shifts as required.
• Must successfully qualify on the gas desk within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Project system load requirements and commit the most economical APS resources to meet customer demand as directed.
• Analyze market conditions and, as directed, purchase/sell energy to meet system needs, create customer savings, and produce margin.
• Negotiate sales of energy as directed to other utilities and marketers in a real-time competitive market environment as directed.
• Continually review/comply with all Regulatory (ACC/FERC) and Reliability requirements (NERC/WECC/SRSG).
• Continually monitor and analyze on-line generation to ensure sufficient system operation reserves are maintained.
• Ensure that interconnected system and associated operating agreements, criteria and guidelines are met.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation of all transactions, commitments, counterparty and Balancing Authority communications and events relating to the generation and marketing of APS Energy Resources.
• Implement an optimum gas supply strategy program which maximizes supply at the most cost effective level.
• Negotiate cash market gas purchases and sales.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Quantitative reasoning

Data systems & software

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative/technical/business field

Tools

Gas desk software

Job description

Arizona Public Service (APS) seeks a Real Time Trader Associate / Trader I to assist a senior Real-Time Trader by analyzing short-term market conditions and APS resources to secure economical energy purchases. The role supports real-time marketing strategies and ensures compliance with regulatory standards while managing intraday natural gas and gas storage.

The position expects a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative/technical field, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a