Real-Time Trading & Operations Specialist Baltimore, MD

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Job Description
Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nations largest producer of clean and reliable energy Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow thrive and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear natural gas geothermal hydro wind and solar facilities with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together were creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the countrys energy needs today and tomorrow.


Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families helping them prepare for the addition to highly competitive salaries eligible employees are offered a bonus program 401(k) with company match employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation holidays and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $126000 to $140000 varies based on experience along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

This position provides an interface between external customers such as the Independent System Operators Regional Transmission Organizations industry counterparties and Generating Stations market participants as well as internal customers such as Fuels Generation Liaisons Nuclear Duty Officer and Wholesale Team Management. This position is responsible for analyzing monitoring and optimizing the portfolio under management. Also this role is to ensure that all relevant aspects including energy price transmission counter party and contractual terms are favorable to and consistent with commercial strategic goals and risk policies and industry standards. The position will proactively ensure compliance with FERC NERC and ISO standards as well as internal risk management guidelines to achieve positive results for Constellation.


Primary Duties and Accountabilities

Provide on the job training for RT Operations Associates in partnership with the internal training team.
Collaborate with Wholesale Trading to support day ahead setup and real-time plan updates to optimize portfolio performance.
Communicate and document generation and system issues coordinate with plant operators and ISOs manage real time outages and testing update schedules and adjust generation as needed.
Coordinate direct and schedule the dispatch of Constellations generating units and PPAs during normal and emergency operations.
Maintain a thorough understanding of ISO tariffs manuals fuel cost policies and real time operational procedures support ISO driven system and process changes develop and implement strategies for operating within evolving market structures and regulations and contribute to process improvements tools and training materials.
Manage real time generating unit outages and testing including evaluating capacity status and processing requests for generator outages and testing.
Monitor generation conditions using the Generation Control System including alarms telemetry and status and coordinate with ISOs RTOs and plant personnel to meet dispatch requirements for assets and PPAs.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business or Technical Program and 5 years of experience or 9 years of equivalent experience in lieu of the degree
3-years experience as a generation dispatcher real-time trader or an equivalent energy related position with transactional experience (e.g. purchase/sale of energy/ancillary/capacity/transmission products etc.)
Demonstrated business acumen and ability to create value with strong problem solving analytical/financial negotiation and conflict management skills and a willingness to accept increased responsibilities
Ability to work in an operating environment that requires 24x7 rotating shift work on-call weekends overtime including holidays
Working knowledge of PJM MISO ISONE SPP AESO BPA NEPool GSOC SPP and ERCOT markets
Ability to obtain NERC Certification within 2 years
Ability to obtain PJM Certification within 1 year
Preferred Qualifications

3-years supervisor/management experience
Ability to multi-task and work with teams and independently in a fast paced dynamic environment under deadline pressure with external and internal partners at all levels
Analytical skills attention to detail critical thinking problem solving and independent decision making
Self-motivated driven to achieve success and focused on personal continuous improvement
Ability to work and respond to stressful situations environments and emergencies
Gas scheduling experience for either retail and/or wholesale transactions and scheduling tools
Demonstrated experience and subject matter knowledge of SCADA ICS Distribution Automation Smart Grid DMS and ECS systems architecture.
Ability to clearly communicate both orally and in writing and work effectively across business units functional groups multiple levels of the Corporation and external stakeholders
Operational plant or utility experience