Lead Analyst- Transmission Trading

Luminant • Irving, TX

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About The Position

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online. Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled transmission analyst to join our Transmission Trading team. As an analyst in Transmission Trading team, you will play a crucial role in developing, implementing and refining analytical models to improve our transmission trading strategies and profitability. Job Description Key Accountabilities Provide transmission risk Point of view to groups such as CAISO/MISO/PJM Power Trading, Origination and Development for commercial operations and Regulatory to improve the performance of the market and reliability of the system Support the renewable project development efforts related to interconnection analysis Perform all tasks while following all external regulations and internal risk policy of Vistra Corp Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Economics. Advanced degree is highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of electric power system Robust mathematical skill and ability to process large amounts of information to synthetize it into actionable commercial decisions Thorough knowledge of the power grid physics and market structures in CAISO/MISO/PJM Strong programming skills in any languages such as Python, R, SAS Experience or coursework in the following areas are applicable to above skills: Power system modeling and Steady state power flow analysis (powerworld or PSSE experience) Production Cost modeling (SCUC, SCED and nodal theory etc) Statistics, probability and machine learning Algorithm and process design #LI-ND1 Job Family Trading Company Luminant Energy Company LLC Locations Irving, Texas Texas We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today! 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Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Economics.
• Robust mathematical skill and ability to process large amounts of information to synthetize it into actionable commercial decisions
• Thorough knowledge of the power grid physics and market structures in CAISO/MISO/PJM
• Strong programming skills in any languages such as Python, R, SAS
• Experience or coursework in the following areas are applicable to above skills: Power system modeling and Steady state power flow analysis (powerworld or PSSE experience) Production Cost modeling (SCUC, SCED and nodal theory etc) Statistics, probability and machine learning Algorithm and process design

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree is highly desirable.
• Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of electric power system

Responsibilities

• Provide transmission risk Point of view to groups such as CAISO/MISO/PJM Power Trading, Origination and Development for commercial operations and Regulatory to improve the performance of the market and reliability of the system
• Support the renewable project development efforts related to interconnection analysis
• Perform all tasks while following all external regulations and internal risk policy of Vistra Corp

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees