Real Time Trader

Vistra Corp.; Irving (TX); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Powerplant operations

Dispatch

Trading

Commodity risk management

MISO/CAISO market experience

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

NERC Certification

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

## Real Time TraderApply: Irving, Texas: Full time: Posted Today: 40016754If 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 and apply online.**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 TradersCreates, submits and adjusts hourly Energy Offer Curves to optimize portfolioMonitors real time position and coordinates DA Traders to material changes based on unit status and ratingsContinuously monitors generation requirements and generation output levels ensuring real-time obligations are metMonitors gas burn, coordinates gas needs with Gas Desk and executes changes to real time offers to optimizeAnalyze 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 metCoordinates 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 managementCommercial experience preferredNERC 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