Real-Time Power Trader (WECC) – 24/7 Shifts

Arizona-G; Benson (AZ); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AEPCO is seeking a Real-Time Trader II to manage short-term power positions in WECC markets, balancing ISO/RTO trades with bilateral deals. You will optimize generation/load positioning, negotiate trades, and coordinate transmission and tagging across WECC authorities.

The role requires 2–3 years in real-time trading, strong quantitative skills, and the AEPCO Trading Qualification Card. Expect rotating shifts and collaboration with a cross-functional team across the Western Interconnection.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree preferred in finance, economics, engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years experience in real-time or short-term power trading, scheduling, or transmission ops.
• Understanding of wholesale electricity markets, LMPs, congestion and ancillary services.
• Familiar with NERC e-Tag and tagging across WECC balancing authorities.
• Familiar with OASIS for transmission service management.
• Understanding EEI/WSPP master agreements.
• Familiar with trading/scheduling systems (MCG, PowerOptix) and market data platforms (OMS, CROW, CIDI).
• Strong Excel skills; able to work with large datasets.
• Ability to make quick, well-reasoned decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights/weekends/holidays.
• AEPCO Trading Qualification Card required.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, or experience accepted.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in 24-hour on-call/rotating shift coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Monitor and manage real-time power positions across ISO/RTO markets (e.g., CAISO, CAISO WEIM, SPP RTOE, SPP Markets+).
• Negotiate and execute physical power trades bilaterally with counterparties under EEI/WSPP terms.
• Assess load forecasts, generation output, transmission constraints, and weather to inform trading decisions.
• Identify arbitrage opportunities between ISO/RTO nodes and bilateral hubs/paths.
• Prepare, submit, and manage NERC e-Tags across WECC balancing authority areas.
• Arrange, reserve, and manage transmission service via OASIS on western paths.
• Coordinate with generation asset operators, schedulers, and transmission teams.
• Input transaction and tag data into software; resolve discrepancies with middle office.
• Manage risk within position and credit limits; coordinate with risk, credit, and compliance.
• Maintain detailed trading logs and support post-trade P&L; assist in training junior traders.
• Promote and maintain a team environment.

Conocimientos

Real-time power trading

Analytical thinking

Decision under pressure

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Herramientas

NERC e-Tag system

OASIS

MCG

PowerOptix

OMS

CROW

CIDI

Descripción del empleo

AEPCO is seeking a Real-Time Trader II to manage short-term power positions in WECC markets, balancing ISO/RTO trades with bilateral deals. You will optimize generation/load positioning, negotiate trades, and coordinate transmission and tagging across WECC authorities.

The role requires 2–3 years in real-time trading, strong quantitative skills, and the AEPCO Trading Qualification Card. Expect rotating shifts and collaboration with a cross-functional team across the Western Interconnection.