Real-Time Energy Trader — Optimize Dispatch & Storage

TXU Energy; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra is seeking an experienced Real Time Trader in Irving, TX to monitor and direct the operation of generation resources in real time, ensuring economical and compliant dispatch to meet market requirements. You will coordinate with DA Traders and manage hourly Energy Offer Curves to optimize the portfolio under MISO/CAISO rules.

The role requires 3 years of powerplant operations/dispatch/trading or risk management experience, plus a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in powerplant operations, dispatch, trading or commodity risk management.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree/certs are a plus.
• NERC certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinates 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 based on unit status and ratings
• Continuously monitors generation requirements and generation output levels ensuring real-time obligations are met
• Monitors gas burn, coordinates gas needs with Gas Desk and executes changes to real time offers
• Interfacing with plant personnel to specify unit start/stop times, deployments and current status
• Maintains accurate and timely daily log
• Anticipates critical operating conditions and takes steps to avoid unfavorable outcomes

Skills

Powerplant operations

Dispatch

Trading

Commodity risk management

Education

HS diploma

College degree/certs

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vistra is seeking an experienced Real Time Trader in Irving, TX to monitor and direct the operation of generation resources in real time, ensuring economical and compliant dispatch to meet market requirements. You will coordinate with DA Traders and manage hourly Energy Offer Curves to optimize the portfolio under MISO/CAISO rules.

The role requires 3 years of powerplant operations/dispatch/trading or risk management experience, plus a high school diploma.