Energy Trader

The Walt Disney Company • Vista, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?" The Energy Trader will be a Walt Disney World Cast Member employed by the Reedy Creek Energy Services (RCES) organization which focuses on long-term Electric and Natural Gas plans for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD). This position is responsible for short-term load forecasting, analyzing generation resources, managing power purchase agreements, and scheduling market energy in a manner that is reliable and least costly for CFTOD while complying with operating procedures and risk management policies. Additional responsibilities include providing analytical support for both short-term and long-term energy planning and as needed support for natural gas scheduling. This position is an on-site opportunity based in Orlando, FL reporting to Manager of Energy Planning. This position will require being available for on-call coverage of overnight hours as well as split weekend schedule.

Requirements

• Knowledge of utility energy planning and operations
• Understanding the fundamentals of wholesale bulk power markets
• Proficiency with the OATI transmission and tagging scheduling platform
• Initiate/maintain business relationships with existing and potential business partners to stay abreast of current market conditions, ascertain opportunities, potential impact and expand market opportunities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Marketing or Finance or related experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of wholesale electric market experience.
• Experience with Southeastern power markets.

Responsibilities

• Purchase electricity on an hourly and daily basis with favorable pricing and terms while ensuring compliance with operating procedures and risk management guidelines.
• Schedule purchased power including reservation of transmission and transaction tagging.
• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of transmission reservations, energy purchases, sales volumes, and pricing for invoicing
• Reconcile the monthly purchase and sales invoices with external clients and prepare monthly summaries.
• Monitor electric system loads and available resources to determine short-term needs.
• Continually monitor the energy and transmission market for current and potential conditions.
• In-depth knowledge of power purchase agreements terms and conditions, operating procedures and risk management policies.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships internally and with contacts across various wholesale marketing and trading organizations across the Southeast.
• Provide analytical support for short-term and long-term resource planning and procurement.
• Provide support for regional reporting.
• Provide support on an as-needed basis for natural gas scheduling.
• Provide updates and feedback to management on current and potential energy market conditions and other issues that may affect CFTOD.

Benefits

• Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide.
• Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

What This Job Offers

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