Real-Time Power Trader (MISO/CAISO, 12-hr Shifts)

Vistra Corp.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corp. in Irving, Texas seeks a Real Time Trader to monitor and direct the operation of generation resources in real time, ensuring economical and compliant dispatch aligned with ISO market rules.

The candidate will coordinate with DA traders, create hourly Energy Offer Curves, monitor real-time positions, and optimize storage and battery strategies while communicating with the Transmission Operator and gas desk to maintain reliability and cost efficiency.

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 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 to optimize
• Analyzes and executes optimal energy storage and battery strategy
• Ensures fleet runs at most cost-effective level via GCS
• Communicates with Transmission Operator on requests related to bulk transmission reliability
• Coordinates testing and maintenance with Operations; submits accurate outage tickets to ISO
• Maintains accurate and timely daily log

Skills

Powerplant operations

Dispatch

Trading

Commodity risk management

MISO/CAISO market experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NERC Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vistra Corp. in Irving, Texas seeks a Real Time Trader to monitor and direct the operation of generation resources in real time, ensuring economical and compliant dispatch aligned with ISO market rules.

The candidate will coordinate with DA traders, create hourly Energy Offer Curves, monitor real-time positions, and optimize storage and battery strategies while communicating with the Transmission Operator and gas desk to maintain reliability and cost efficiency.