Time Trader

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state's largest and longest‑serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

The Real Time Trader I ensures that APS customers are provided the most economical sources of energy by analyzing real‑time market conditions and making decisions to purchase from other companies, generate internally, or sell to other utilities and marketers. Markets excess resources to other utilities and marketers on a real‑time basis. Personally develop and implement specific marketing strategies to negotiate sales and purchases on a real‑time basis to maximize APS' bottom line profit.

Understand and execute all trading activities in compliance with Regulatory and Reliability standards and protocols. Purchases and sells intraday natural gas for the system, when needed, to ensure significant imbalances do not occur. Manages gas storage and assists Traders in arbitrage opportunities.

• BS/BA degree in business, economics, engineering, or related field
• And two (2) years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Qualification on all 3 trading floor desks (Gas, EIM, Power), as well as M&T University will fulfill the experience requirements in absence of other combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform under stress in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to make analytical decisions utilizing mathematical skills.
• Ability to utilize a computer and associated data bases, software, hardware.
• Experience with OATI and PCI products.
• Ability to work rotating shifts

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws.

All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-U.S. person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

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