Real-Time Energy Trader — Dispatch & Market Optimizer

Luminant Energy Company LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminant Energy Company LLC in Irving, Texas is seeking an experienced energy trader to monitor and direct real-time operation of generation assets. You will optimize dispatch in compliance with market rules and company policies, coordinating with DA Traders and the Gas Desk to maximize economics.

The role requires hands-on management of RT strategy, outage coordination, and real-time decision-making across MISO/CAISO markets, solar and battery storage capabilities, and fleet optimization.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in powerplant operations, dispatch, trading or commodity risk management.
• Commercial experience preferred; NERC Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and executes RT strategy with DA Traders
• Creates, submits and adjusts hourly Energy Offer Curves to optimize portfolio
• Monitors real time position and coordinates DA Traders to material changes
• Monitors generation requirements and output levels to meet RT obligations
• Monitors gas burn and coordinates gas needs with Gas Desk for optimal offers
• Analyzes and executes optimal energy storage and battery strategy
• Ensures fleet runs at most cost-effective level via GCS
• Communicates with Transmission Operator on reliability requests
• Coordinates congestion/constraints with transmission team

Skills

Market portal experience

MISO/CAISO market experience

Solar and battery storage experience

Energy dispatch

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree or certifications applicable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Luminant Energy Company LLC in Irving, Texas is seeking an experienced energy trader to monitor and direct real-time operation of generation assets. You will optimize dispatch in compliance with market rules and company policies, coordinating with DA Traders and the Gas Desk to maximize economics.

The role requires hands-on management of RT strategy, outage coordination, and real-time decision-making across MISO/CAISO markets, solar and battery storage capabilities, and fleet optimization.