Real-Time Trader I

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB)•Eugene, OR

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking a Real Time Trader I. Does an exciting and fast-paced job in energy sound like fun to you? Would you like to help make sure that EWEB’s service territory has the right amount of energy on an hourly basis? Join our Trading Floor team as a Real Time Trader I! This job includes buying and selling energy, starting and stopping utility generators, and maximizing the value of long-term contracts.

Requirements

Power negotiation, sales, and purchases
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs including the Microsoft Office Suite
Strong time management skills
Foundational understanding of current marketplace power pricing and supply conditions, and real-time trading practices.
Minimum of two years’ experience in power resources or utility operations that includes experience in one or more of the following areas: risk management, utility industry operating requirements, financial analysis and/or customer contact.
Associate’s degree in business management, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Economics or Engineering; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

Negotiate and implement power sales, purchases, and exchange of power and transmission products.
Calculate, estimate and resolve on a real time basis the requirements for power interchange to meet EWEB and client utility sales, system load and generation requirements.
Conduct financial modeling and risk assessment.
Effectively communicate with customers and representatives of other utilities.
And work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic, team environment.