Associate Real Time Energy Trader

Puget Sound Energy • Bellevue, WA

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About The Position

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Energy Supply Merchant team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Associate Real Time Energy Trader position!
Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.Job DescriptionAssists in handling hourly energy transactions across trading hubs in the Western Interconnection. Supports meeting the power demands of our retail customers in a 24/7 operation and optimizes the use of surplus generation capacity and transmission in hourly bilateral markets. Administers sub-hourly markets by submitting bids, schedules, and transfer tags to the Market Operator. Collaborates with other front office personnel to implement risk management strategies and minimize power costs by maximizing asset utilization.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a technical or commercial focus from an accredited 4-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Entry level to two (2) years of experience in trading operations.
• Strong analytic and research skills.
• Basic knowledge of financial and accounting principles.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make decisions independently and problem solve quickly.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating shift schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Pacific Northwest regional transmission system.
• Knowledge of the Western Systems Power Pool (WSPP) agreement.
• Relevant experience with trading or utility experience.

Responsibilities

• Markets and trades surplus energy, transmission, and capacity products in wholesale markets.
• Assists in scheduling/tagging transmission, energy, and reserves.
• Learns and applies the economic dispatch plan.
• Analyzes and assesses regional power markets.
• Assists in managing planned or unplanned transmission or generation outages.
• Assists in the creation and development of strategies to flow power throughout WECC (Western Electricity Coordinating Council) markets.
• Operates on rotating shift assignments to cover 24/7 demand for electricity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP).
• For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.
• Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level