Day Ahead Trader ERCOT

Irving, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Job Summary

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Trades Luminant Energys daily next day and balmo financial & physical electricity positions

Develops and maintains profitable trading book in accordance to Luminant Energy Trading risk management policies and procedures

Obtains and disseminates market data to energy trading and marketing organizations

Constructs and offers in Day Ahead unit offers into the relevant RTO markets

Works with fuels and transmission team in managing fuel optimization and power basis risks

Uses market knowledge to maximize the profitability of Luminants specific ISO generation fleet intra-month

Conducts market research and gathers competitive intelligence on supply and demand forces of various NERC regions

Works with both ISOs and operations to coordinate unit outages

Assists in Luminant energy trading marketing efforts by providing pricing curves and market intelligence for relevant regions

Assists Energy professionals to ensure proper tracking and transmission of physical power flows

Assists physical and financial traders by monitoring short-term electricity prices and transmission flows and taking advantage of market pricing discrepancies

Education Experience & Skill Requirements

3 years experience in the trading of financial & physical power flows and wholesale power trading (or related industry knowledge)

1 to 3 years financial trading experience i.e. options trading financial power trading etc

Experience trading next hour and next day products

Experience trading physical and financial products in the assigned platform

Knowledge of ERCOT market rules preferable

Knowledge in the analysis and modeling of power generation units preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required

Competency requirements including strong computer skills analytical thinking attention to detail and problem solving skills

Ability to work as part of a team supporting your fellow team mates with a great demeanor

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

Key Metrics

Achieve maximum profitability of Luminants specific ISO generation fleet intra-month

Job Family

Trading

Company

Luminant Energy Company LLC

Locations

Irving Texas

Texas

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