Short Term Power Scheduler and Trader

TotalEnergies Group; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America, Inc. is seeking a Power Scheduler to support the company’s energy trading operations in a fast-paced market.

The role requires coordination with traders, counterparties, ISOs, and internal teams to schedule and confirm energy transactions accurately while minimizing operational risk. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years' experience and a strong foundation in North American power markets, trading concepts, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Foundational understanding of North American power markets and risk management.
• Proficiency with Python, R, MATLAB or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and confirm physical and financial power transactions within ISO/RTO systems.
• Submit daily energy bids/offers to support optimization and profitability.
• Monitor market positions and trading strategies to align with objectives.
• Coordinate and schedule Ancillary Services for load customers and market needs.
• Execute trading strategies and support settlement and reconciliation with teams.
• Analyze large datasets to deliver market intelligence and insights.
• Identify risks, communicate issues, and support uninterrupted trading operations.
• Prioritize tasks to meet market deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/RTO rules and risk management policies.
• Collaborate with Trading, Risk, Origination, and Back Office teams.

Skills

Power market knowledge

Trading risk management

Python

R

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Engineering/Business

Job description

Employer company TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America, Inc.

Domain Trading & Supply

Type of contract Regular position

Experience Minimum 3 years

This role operates within a dynamic and highly volatile energy trading environment influenced by global economic conditions, energy market fundamentals, geopolitical events, regulatory developments, climate-related factors, and evolving customer demand. The position requires the ability to navigate a highly competitive marketplace while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where critical decisions are often time-sensitive and have significant commercial impact.

Activities

The Power Scheduler plays a critical role in executing the power trading strategy of TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America while ensuring the accurate and timely scheduling of transactions and minimizing operational risk. As an integral member of the trading organization, this position works closely with traders, counterparties, ISOs, and other internal stakeholders to support commercial activities and maintain reliable market operations. The role offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute directly to the success of a fast-paced energy trading business, requiring strong attention to detail, sound decision-making, and the ability to perform effectively in a rapidly changing market environment. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday; however, the position also requires occasional availability to respond to time-sensitive operational or market-related issues during evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and accurately confirm physical and financial power transactions within ISO/RTO systems, including but not limited to ERCOT, PJM, and CAISO, ensuring timely and error-free execution.
• Submit and manage daily virtual and physical energy bids and offers to support portfolio optimization and maximize commercial value.
• Monitor market positions, option structures, and trading strategies to align virtual bidding activity with portfolio objectives and profitability targets.
• Coordinate and schedule Ancillary Services in accordance with the requirements of industrial load customers, commercial commitments, and evolving market conditions.
• Execute trading and optimization strategies developed by the trading team, including participation in Ancillary Services and other organized market opportunities.
• Collect, organize, and analyze large and complex datasets to deliver actionable market intelligence, operational insights, and decision support to traders and commercial teams.
• Monitor market activity, identify operational or commercial risks, and proactively communicate issues and opportunities to relevant stakeholders.
• Effectively prioritize competing responsibilities to meet strict market deadlines and support uninterrupted trading operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable ISO and RTO market rules, NERC reliability standards, internal controls, and risk management policies.
• Collaborate closely with Trading, Risk, Origination, and Back Office teams to ensure the accurate execution, reconciliation, and settlement of transactions.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Foundational understanding of North American power markets, commodity and financial trading, and risk management principles, demonstrated through relevant analytical, commercial, or trading experience.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities; experience with Python, R, MATLAB, or similar analytical tools is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment.
• Self-motivated, forward-thinking, and results-oriented, with strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze complex market dynamics, make sound decisions under pressure, and adapt to rapidly changing business conditions.

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

About the company:

TotalEnergies is a multi-energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, clean, reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.

TotalEnergies Gas and Power (TGP)

is the trading arm of TotalEnergies in the field of low carbon energies (mainly gas, LNG and power). As such it operates in fast-evolving market dynamics influenced by internal and external factors that require constant adaptation and evolution. Uncertainties specific to the trading environment (volatility of prices, supply & demand mismatches) are coupled with those coming from the broader energy sector (climate change policies, changes in the energy mix, developments of new energy sources, etc). In such context TGP helps to ensure growth and profitability to a key segment of the business in order to reach the objective of Carbon Neutrality by 2050.

Our Culture:

We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population while fulfilling our ambition to be a major player in the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation.

Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success while ensuring safety in all our operations.

We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding and ever-changing industry, we cultivate a friendly workplace where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, and where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us.

TotalEnergies is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider candidates on time-limited visa status for this position.

Joining TotalEnergies means committing to the energy transition and helping provide energy that is more affordable, more available, and more sustainable for as many people as possible. You will grow within an international multi-energy company where every talent matters. You will contribute to ambitious projects and deliver concrete solutions to today's energy challenges.

Throughout your career, you will benefit from a wide variety of assignments and tailored learning opportunities. You will fully develop your potential in an environment that fosters innovation and excellence. Join committed and collaborative teams where success is built together.

We place respect and employee well-being at the heart of our performance. That is why TotalEnergies values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all.