Short Term TraderDispatcher I

Dayton, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 27 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you ready to be part of a company thats not just talking about the future but actively shaping it Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) a Fortune 500 company thats leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work you can be confident that youre joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023 we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreements goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers are setting the pace for rapid global decarbonization.

If youre ready to be part of a company thats not just adapting to change but driving it AES is the place for you. Were not just building a cleaner more sustainable future - were powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

The Short-Term Trader/Dispatcher I is in charge of the strategic management of AES generation assets in the Day-Ahead and Real-Time energy markets within various Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs)/Independent System Operators (ISOs).

This is a role within AES Clean Energy Market Operations and is a 24X7 operation. Employees will work abnormal schedules which include nights weekends and holidays. Personal flexibility to adjust schedules as needed is fundamental.

This position is posted as a range of I-II. Qualifications education and experience will be considered in resolving appropriate grade level.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Handling the Day-Ahead and Real-Time operations of the AES Clean Energy Portfolio.
Dispatching generation based upon economic conditions and operational constraints.
Developing load and wind generation forecasts.
Scheduling the Day-Ahead bidding of power into the respective RTO/ISO market.
Monitoring and analyzing market information to identify dispatching and trading opportunities to increase profitability.
Monitoring weather forecasts within various RTO/ISO markets.
Running dispatch and trade decisions with a continuous focus on balancing risk versus return to produce maximum profitability.
Coordinating unit availability outage schedules unit start-up and shutdown times and communicating all vital information to commercial operations plant personnel and the respective RTO/ISO.
Ensuring compliance with AES Risk Management Policy.
Verifying transactions and settlement information and resolve discrepancies as needed.

Education/Experience

Short-Term Trader/Dispatcher I:

Bachelors degree preferably in Business Engineering Finance or a computer-related field.
0-2 years of energy experience preferred. Desired areas of expertise: power generation coordination and marketing real-time scheduling and dispatch or power trading.
PJM Generation Certification preferred. If not certified must have ability to become certified within six months.

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of the wholesale power market.
Knowledge of multiple RTOs/ISOs (PJM CAISO ERCOT ISONE NYISO MISO).
General knowledge of FERC and NERC rules and regulations preferred but not required.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and tackle problems with limited supervision.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people customers suppliers contractors and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and/or expression race national origin ethnicity age religion marital status physical or mental disability pregnancy childbirth or related medical condition military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Are you ready to be part of a company thats not just talking about the future but actively shaping it Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) a Fortune 500 company thats leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries AES is committed to shaping a future throug...

This position is posted as a range of I-II. Qualifications education and experience will be considered in resolving appropriate grade level.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Handling the Day-Ahead and Real-Time operations of the AES Clean Energy Portfolio.
Dispatching generation based upon economic conditions and operational constraints.
Developing load and wind generation forecasts.
Scheduling the Day-Ahead bidding of power into the respective RTO/ISO market.
Monitoring and analyzing market information to identify dispatching and trading opportunities to increase profitability.
Monitoring weather forecasts within various RTO/ISO markets.
Running dispatch and trade decisions with a continuous focus on balancing risk versus return to produce maximum profitability.
Coordinating unit availability outage schedules unit start-up and shutdown times and communicating all vital information to commercial operations plant personnel and the respective RTO/ISO.
Ensuring compliance with AES Risk Management Policy.
Verifying transactions and settlement information and resolve discrepancies as needed.

Education/Experience

Short-Term Trader/Dispatcher I:

Bachelors degree preferably in Business Engineering Finance or a computer-related field.
0-2 years of energy experience preferred. Desired areas of expertise: power generation coordination and marketing real-time scheduling and dispatch or power trading.
PJM Generation Certification preferred. If not certified must have ability to become certified within six months.

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of the wholesale power market.
Knowledge of multiple RTOs/ISOs (PJM CAISO ERCOT ISONE NYISO MISO).
General knowledge of FERC and NERC rules and regulations preferred but not required.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and tackle problems with limited supervision.