Real Time Trader

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp); Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminant Energy Company LLC in Irving, Texas seeks an experienced powerplant operations professional to monitor and direct real-time generation assets in alignment with market requirements. The role emphasizes optimized dispatch, energy storage strategies, and coordination with DA/ISO teams to ensure reliable and economical operation.

The ideal candidate has experience in MISO/CAISO markets, understanding of ISO market rules, and a track record of managing generation output and outages.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in powerplant operations, dispatch, trading or commodity risk management.
• NERC Certification is a plus.
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable.

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 to meet real-time obligations.
• Monitors gas burn and coordinates gas needs with Gas Desk to optimize offers.
• Analyzes and executes optimal energy storage and battery strategy.
• Ensures fleet runs at the most cost-effective level via GCS.
• Communicates with Transmission Operator on reliability requests for bulk transmission.
• Coordinates with transmission team congestion/constraints for real time strategy changes.
• Interfaces with plant personnel for unit start/stop times and current status.
• Ensures ancillary service obligations and deployments are met.
• Coordinates testing and maintenance with Operations; submits outage tickets to ISO and communicates unit status.

Skills

Powerplant operations

Dispatch

Trading

Commodity risk management

Commercial experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available.

Job Summary

Monitors and directs the operation of Vistra’s generation resources as efficiently and economically as possible in accordance with guidelines to meet real time market requirements.

Job Description

Executes real time strategy of MISO/CAISO position; Monitors and directs the operation of Vistra’s generation resources in real time to ensure most economic optimized dispatch in compliance with ISO Market Rules, NERC Standards and Vistra Policies

Key Accountabilities:

• 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
• Analyze and execute optimal energy storage and battery strategy
• Ensures fleet runs at most cost-effective level via GCS
• Communicate with Transmission Operator on requests related to the reliability of the bulk transmission system
• Coordinate with transmission team congestion/constraints that may require change in real time strategy or unit dispatch
• Interfaces with plant personnel to specify unit start and stop times, real-time unit deployments, and current status of units
• Ensures ancillary service obligations and deployments are met
• Coordinates testing and maintenance with Operations; submit accurate outage tickets to ISO and communicate timely unit status to ISOs
• Maintains accurate and timely daily log
• Anticipates critical operating conditions and takes steps to avoid unfavorable outcomes
• Recognizes changing market conditions and initiates appropriate action

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

• 3 years experience in powerplant operations, dispatch, trading or commodity risk management
• Commercial experience preferred
• NERC Certification a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

Key Metrics

• Specific Market Portal experience
• Proficient in Microsoft excel
• 12-hour shift schedule which includes days, nights, weekends and holidays
• MISO/CAISO market experience
• Experience in solar and battery storage

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Job Family

Trading

Company

Luminant Energy Company LLC

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

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