24 HR Power Trader

ConocoPhillips•Houston, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The 24-Hour Power Trader optimizes a North American power portfolio through real-time and day-ahead market activities. The role supports generation and load assets by managing physical and financial market exposures, identifying commercial opportunities, and executing transactions that enhance portfolio value. Working in a fast-paced trading environment, the trader collaborates with traders, schedulers, originators, asset managers, and operations personnel to monitor market conditions, maintain system reliability, and deliver commercial results. The position calls for strong analytical capabilities, sound commercial judgment, effective risk management, and timely decision-making as market conditions change. The position is primarily office-based in a commercial trading environment and involves extended computer and screen use, sustained concentration, and decision-making in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. It participates in a 24/7 shift operation with rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends and holidays. Occasional travel of up to 10% may be required for training, business meetings, industry conferences, and stakeholder engagement. U.S. employment authorization sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment authorization sponsorship is not available.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related field, or foreign equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience within energy markets, power markets, commodities trading, asset optimization, scheduling, marketing, or related commercial functions.
At least 1 year of experience evaluating market pricing, transaction economics, risk exposure, and commercial opportunities.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions in dynamic market environments.
Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience trading or supporting operations in organized North American power markets.
Experience with real-time and day-ahead power market operations.
Knowledge of ISO/RTO market structures, transmission systems, congestion management, and generation dispatch principles.
Experience managing physical and financial power positions.
Strong understanding of risk management concepts, portfolio optimization, and P&L drivers.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive commercial environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with traders, schedulers, operators, and leadership.
Ability to prioritize competing demands while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and ownership of business outcomes.
Ability to build collaborative relationships across functional and organizational boundaries.
Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Optimize portfolio positions across day-ahead and real-time power markets to maximize asset performance and trading results.
Execute physical and financial power transactions, including energy and transmission products, consistent with commercial strategies and risk limits.
Monitor market fundamentals, transmission constraints, generation availability, weather impacts, and system conditions to support operational and commercial decision-making.
Manage hourly, day-ahead, and short-term market exposures for generation and load-serving assets.
Identify and capture market opportunities through analysis of market conditions, pricing dynamics, and portfolio positions.
Communicate market intelligence, operational issues, and portfolio updates to traders, schedulers, asset managers, and other stakeholders.
Ensure accurate and timely transaction capture and reporting, and comply with established controls, policies, and procedures.
Maintain awareness of regional power markets, congestion patterns, transmission constraints, and regulatory developments.
Support portfolio optimization through collaboration with asset owners and commercial teams.
Contribute to trading desk profitability through disciplined risk taking and sound commercial decision-making.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with counterparties, market operators, and internal stakeholders.
Participate in training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing activities to strengthen team capability and operational excellence.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to trading processes, systems, and analytical tools.