Real-Time Energy Trader II: Optimize Market Deals

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

Job summary

Arizona Public Service Company seeks a Real Time Trader II to optimize energy sources in real-time, balancing cost and reliability for APS customers. You will analyze market conditions, negotiate purchases, and monitor generation against reserves, while ensuring compliance and professional cross-unit collaboration.

Role requires a bachelors in a quantitative field and 3+ years in energy markets or related analytics, with strong communication and technical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative, technical, or business-related field.
• Three years of related experience or equivalent education in energy markets 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 tools.

Responsibilities

• Continually project system load requirements and commit the most economical APS resources.
• Monitor and analyze on-line generation to ensure adequate reserves.
• Maintain proficiency to operate multiple Real Time positions and train others as needed.
• Analyze real-time market conditions and negotiate the most economical energy sources.
• Ensure compliance with related operating agreements and guidelines.
• Document all transactions, communications, and events accurately.
• Develop and present real-time marketing strategies to leadership.
• Represent APS and Resource Management professionally with other units and companies.
• Uphold safe, reliable, and compliant shift culture and practices.
• Ensure logs reflect actions and decisions taken during the shift.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical reasoning

Technical proficiency

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative, technical, or business-related field

Job description

Arizona Public Service Company seeks a Real Time Trader II to optimize energy sources in real-time, balancing cost and reliability for APS customers. You will analyze market conditions, negotiate purchases, and monitor generation against reserves, while ensuring compliance and professional cross-unit collaboration.

Role requires a bachelors in a quantitative field and 3+ years in energy markets or related analytics, with strong communication and technical skills.