Real Time Trader Associate / Trader I

APS • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Real Time Trader Associate / Trader I assists the more senior Real-Time Trader to ensure that APS customers are provided with the most economical sources of energy by analyzing short-term market conditions and company generating resources. The Associate will be limited to making energy purchases and sales under the direction of the Real-Time Trader and Real-Time Trader Senior levels. Assist in the implementation of approved marketing strategies in real-time to maximize APS' bottom line profit. Understand and execute all trading activities in compliance with Regulatory and Reliability standards and protocols. Purchase and sell intraday natural gas for the system, when needed, to ensure significant imbalances do not occur. Manage gas storage and assists traders in arbitrage opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative, technical, or business-related field (e.g., engineering, mathematics, economics, finance, accounting, business administration) or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, which may include internships or hands-on work in energy markets, system operations, or a related analytical environment.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions using quantitative reasoning.
• Proficiency with computer systems, databases, software applications, and related technology tools.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic operating environment and work rotating shifts as required.
• Must successfully qualify on the gas desk within six months of hire.
• Two (2) years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, which may include hands-on work in energy markets, system operations, or a related analytical environment.

Responsibilities

• Project system load requirements and commit the most economical APS resources to meet customer demand as directed.
• Analyze market conditions and as directed, purchase/sell energy to meet system needs, create customer savings, and produce margin.
• Negotiate sales of energy as directed to other utilities and marketers in a real time competitive market environment as directed.
• Continually review/comply with all Regulatory (ACC/FERC) and Reliability requirements (NERC/WECC/SRSG).
• Continually monitor and analyze on-line generation to ensure sufficient system operation reserves are maintained.
• Ensure that interconnected system and associated operating agreements, criteria and guidelines are met.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation of all transactions, commitments, counterparty and Balancing Authority communications and events relating to the generation and marketing of APS Energy Resources.
• Implement an optimum gas supply strategy program which maximizes supply at the most cost effective level.
• Negotiate cash market gas purchases and sales.

What This Job Offers

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