Real Time Power Trader

Shell•San Diego, CA

6d•$103,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

Shell is looking for a Real Time Power Trader to join its team in California, San Diego. Shell Trading integrates a world-wide trading network with an unsurpassed global portfolio in crude oil, refined products, natural gas, electrical power and chemicals. As the world’s largest energy trading business, Shell Trading is a key segment of the Royal Dutch Shell portfolio, leveraging scale, global reach, talent and financial strength to compete strongly and continue to grow in the evolving energy trading market. With trading volumes of about 14 million barrels of crude oil equivalent per day, this organization has the skill base, dedicated staff and international scope to capitalize on trading opportunities inherent in Shell's asset and market positions around the world. Member companies of the Shell Trading Network are located in North and South America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Shell Energy North America (SENA), markets energy-related products and services associated with wholesale natural gas and power marketing and trading. From start-up in the mid-1990s, this company has become one of the largest wholesale energy marketers and traders in North America. Customers include utilities, gas distribution companies, municipalities, rural electrical co-operatives, independent power producers, gas and power aggregators and large industrial customers.

Requirements

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum 2 years of experience in power markets
Deep understanding of energy markets and trading strategies
Experience in power trading and/or scheduling
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving aptitude
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with strict daily and hourly deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Self-starter with strong computer skills
Self-motivated individual who functions well in an operational team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with E-Tags is preferred
Experience with code-based analytics is a plus

Responsibilities

Economic dispatch of Shell’s Portfolio in CAISO, ERCOT, IESO, ISONE, PJM, MISO, NYISO, SPP, and WECC
Collaborate with other traders and analysts to develop and execute Bal Day / DA trading strategies
24-hour monitoring of generation/load assets, transmission, natural gas usage and customer resources
Analyze real-time data to identify potential system problems and take corrective actions to prevent or resolve issues
Communicate market insights and trading opportunities to internal and external stakeholders
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal trading policies across all markets with emphasis in ERCOT and PJM
Receive and maintain PJM member company dispatcher certification