Associate Energy Transmission Trader - MFE

PacifiCorp•Portland, OR

4d•$77,200 - $106,150•Onsite

About The Position

Analyze market conditions, develop and communicate strategies to lower Net Power Costs including; negotiate sales and purchases of wholesale power, transmission and financial instruments, consistent with the strategic direction of the Company. Manage bids and monitor performance for resources participating in the Energy Imbalance Market, or any other formal independent system operator or regional transmission organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Ability to analyze market conditions and to identify opportunities and strategies to reduce Net Power Costs and effectively communicate to Energy Supply Management personnel.
Ability to problem solve and obtain results within time constraints
Ability to provide clear documentation for the purpose of root cause analysis
Ability to identify, negotiate, and close on sales and purchase opportunities.
Communication and interpersonal skills to develop collaborative relationships with internal and external personnel
Proficient with the use of personal computers and tools used to perform essential duties
Understanding of financial modeling, risk assessment, commodity management, electricity and natural gas trading practices.
Position work hours are non-standard

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in energy trading, scheduling or utility resource management.

Responsibilities

Sell or purchase energy, to balance current system load and resource requirements and to reduce Net Power Costs.
Collaborate with Energy Supply Management personnel to develop strategies to optimize available generation assets such as thermal, hydro and wind to reduce Net Power Costs.
Manage bid submissions for resources participating in Western Energy Imbalance Market, or any other formal independent system operator or regional transmission organization.
Monitor the dispatch of the Company’s generating assets on an hourly basis, including use of limited resources and renewable resources to reduce Net Power Costs.
Manage data interface with Energy Imbalance Market, or any other formal independent system operator or regional transmission organization.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
Life insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
Tuition Assistance
Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave (non-union employees)
Paid Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing