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Real Time Trader / Dispatcher

Real Time Trader / Dispatcher

NRG EnergyHouston, TX, US
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Real Time Trader / Dispatcher

Location : Houston, TX, US, 77002

Company : NRG

Responsibilities :

  • Manage the real-time operations of NRG's asset portfolio, including dispatching generation based upon economic conditions and operational constraints.
  • Take or direct timely and appropriate real-time actions in accordance with ISO rules and procedures.
  • Coordinate unit availability, outage schedules, unit startup and shutdown times, and communicate all necessary information to plant personnel, ISOs, fuel and trading groups in a timely and professional manner.
  • Monitor and ensure ancillary services schedules are met to minimize portfolio risk and facilitate system reliability.
  • Communicate operational and emergency conditions with Balancing Authorities, Reliability Coordinators, Transmission Operators and ISO on a continual basis.
  • Monitor and analyze available market information to identify dispatching and trading opportunities.
  • Manage dispatching and trading decisions with a continuous focus on balancing risk versus return to produce maximum profitability.
  • Analyze and evaluate energy transactions to ensure that all relevant aspects including energy price, transmission, counter party, and contractual terms are compliant with NRG's Risk Management Policy.
  • Interact with various ISO web-based market tools and applications.
  • Effectively switch between tasks, adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining attention to detail and quality of work.
  • Exercise the responsibility and authority to implement real-time actions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System.
  • Comply with applicable NERC Reliability Standards and regional ISO rules and tariffs.
  • Complete necessary NERC certification and continuing education requirements as applicable.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in economics, business, finance, or other relevant degree or equivalent military or industry experience.
  • Competence with mathematics and technical concepts.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Proven ability to take appropriate action within time constraints.
  • Capable / proficient with Microsoft Suite and web based environments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Motivated self-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, forward moving environment.
  • Applicable experience with any of the following markets : CAISO, ERCOT, MISO, PJM, NYISO, and / or ISONE markets and / or operations.
  • NERC and PJM certification are a plus.
  • If not NERC or PJM certified, candidate must complete certification within 18 months of hire.
  • Candidate must complete desk qualification within 12 months of hire.
  • Candidates will be hired at one of the positions (I, II, III.) based upon their experience, knowledge, skill, and ability to add value to the company.
  • Candidates must be able to work a 12-hour shift schedule as part of a 24 hour, 7 days a week operation.
  • Candidates must be able to fulfill storm / event duty requirements.
  • This job requires working during hurricane, winter storms and other possible catastrophic event conditions. Persons in this role may be required to report to the storm / event duty location(s) and perform the job functions as required. This may include extended shifts as necessary until storm or event conditions reside.

    • This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this job at the Company's discretion.

    NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability. Level, Title and / or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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