Real-Time Energy Trader II: Market Optimization

Arizona Public Service - APS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service is seeking a Real Time Trader II to analyze real-time market conditions and decide on purchasing from other companies, internal generation, or selling to other utilities. The role involves marketing strategies to minimize APS bottom-line costs and ensuring trading activities comply with regulatory standards.

The position requires a quantitative background, strong communication, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative, technical, or business-related field (e.g., engineering, mathematics, economics, finance, accounting, business administration)
• Three years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, which may include hands-on work in energy markets, system operations, or a related analytical environment.
• 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

• Continually project system load requirements and commit the most economical APS resources to meet customer requirements.
• Analyze daily system operations and take necessary follow-up actions to resolve problems.
• Continually monitor and analyze on-line generation to ensure sufficient system operating reserves.
• Remain proficient in all the skills necessary to operate any of the positions for Real Time operations.
• Share acquired skills with teammates to promote an environment of continual learning.
• Communicate to management the need for additional support and/or training when circumstances or skill sets warrant.
• Analyze real-time market conditions; negotiate and purchase the most economical energy sources for the APS system.
• Ensure interconnected system and associated power pool 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.
• Ensure timely and accurate communications flow.
• Personally develop and present real-time marketing strategies to Real Time leadership.
• Represent APS and Resource Management in a professional manner.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Quantitative reasoning

Technical tools proficiency

Fast-paced environment

Gas desk qualification within 6 months

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative/technical/business field

Job description

Arizona Public Service is seeking a Real Time Trader II to analyze real-time market conditions and decide on purchasing from other companies, internal generation, or selling to other utilities. The role involves marketing strategies to minimize APS bottom-line costs and ensuring trading activities comply with regulatory standards.

The position requires a quantitative background, strong communication, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with rotating shifts.