Real Time Power Trader - OxyChem Power Group

Occidental Petroleum•Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people. Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda – key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. Based in Houston, Texas , OxyChem’s Power Group manages a diverse portfolio of cogeneration facilities and oversees significant electrical loads across the United States. Operating at the intersection of market strategy and technical excellence, the team maintains continuous engagement with both MISO and ERCOT, ensuring seamless operational compliance with all ISO protocols. With a sharp focus on market dynamics and asset optimization, the Power Group strategically positions OxyChem’s portfolio to capture value, drive profitability, and enhance competitive advantage in the evolving energy landscape. The Real Time Trader serves as the operational and commercial nexus between OxyChem’s production facilities, regional transmission operators, and independent system operators. Operating in a high-intensity market setting, the incumbent will deploy sophisticated analytical, decision-making, and risk management skills to optimize schedules, react to rapidly changing conditions, and manage financial exposure in real time. The candidate will work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to manage all of OxyChem’s power generation and load in the ERCOT and MISO markets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related technical/accounting field preferred.
NERC certification, RC/TO
Willingness to work a rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Strong collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with shift partners.
At least two years of experience in real-time trading or operations (preferred), or a strong analytical/quantitative background with knowledge of energy trading.
Ability to quickly grasp the power scheduling and optimization process across front-office, mid-office, and back-office functions.
Procedural and process-improvement mindset with strong analytical skills.
Superior attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple tasks.
Tech Skills -Excel, MS Teams, API Integration, Power BI, ETRM(OATI)

Nice To Haves

Commercial competency in U.S. energy markets with direct P&L responsibility.
Highly detailed and willing to learn with accountability in a team environment.
Understanding of system and ETRM (Energy Trading and Risk Management) enhancements.
Basic knowledge of market products in ERCOT and MISO.
Basic knowledge of NERC requirements, Market Protocols, BPMs, and Tariffs.

Responsibilities

Monitor, evaluate, and implement scheduling, dispatch, and trading of physical power/ancillaries around OxyChem’s assets to optimize performance and profitability.
Continuously monitor the status of all IT systems and models used to submit asset parameters to the markets (Gen Models for Taft, Ingleside, and Battleground); identify issues such as loss of telemetry or visibility to markets, and direct Oxy IT or plant personnel to resolve them promptly, while keeping grid operators informed.
Serve as OxyChem’s primary real-time contact during critical electrical grid events — including directing assets to adjust load during high price events or ensuring cogen facilities follow grid operator dispatch set points.
Maintain situational awareness of market conditions and monitor asset parameters, ancillary services, telemetry, and outages to ensure compliance with market rules while ensuring optimal profitability.
Communicate effectively with asset operators, asset managers, and real-time trading colleagues on market events and analysis, fostering a consistent flow of information and ensuring strong decision-making.
Provide timely, clear communication to ISOs regarding deviations from normal operations to maintain compliance with all rules, regulations, and protocols.
Ensure compliance with ISO dispatch instructions, ancillary service deployments, and directives consistent with applicable Regulatory Standards, Protocols, Guides, Business Practice Manuals, and Tariffs.
Build and maintain strong industry relationships in key trading regions to cover shortages caused by unexpected load or generation outages.
Maintain required training levels to ensure effectiveness and readiness for market rule changes in relevant NERC regions and ISOs.
Manage multiple P/L spreadsheets to capture gains/losses.
Complete fast-paced training to achieve required competency levels within specified timelines.