Trader, Electrical Engineering, Energy Management​/ Efficiency

• This position will be part of a 24-hour / 365-day Market Operation Center and will work a shift schedule.
• Assist day-ahead traders with optimization of assets to include offer strategy, fuel optimization, and re-offer adjustments in PJM and NE.
• Coordinate unit availability, outage schedules, unit startup and shutdown times, and communicate all necessary information to plant personnel, Independent System Operators (ISOs), and day-ahead traders.
• Take and communicate timely and appropriate real-time actions in accordance with ISO and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) procedures.
• Maintain thorough understating of ISO tariffs, manuals, Fuel Cost Policies, and procedures governing generator dispatch.
• Comply with applicable NERC Reliability Standards.
• Monitor and analyze available power/gas market information to identify commercial opportunities and risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering, Business, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or another related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel; VBA a plus.
• Ability to pass the PJM Operator Generator Certification.
• Understanding of the principles of North American Power and/or Gas markets a plus
• Proven ability to take appropriate action within time constraints.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Real Time Traders must be able and embrace working a 12-hour shift schedule as part of a 24-hour, 7-days a week group.