The AES Corporation is looking for a Short-Term Trader/Dispatcher I to manage the strategic operations of their generation assets in the Day-Ahead and Real-Time energy markets within various RTOs/ISOs, aiming to increase profitability and ensure compliance with risk management policies in a 24/7 operational environment.
Requirements
- 0-2 years of energy experience preferred. Desired areas of expertise: power generation coordination and marketing, real-time scheduling and dispatch, or power trading.
- PJM Generation Certification preferred. If not certified, must have ability to become certified within six months.
- Knowledge of the wholesale power market.
- Knowledge of multiple RTOs/ISOs (PJM, CAISO, ERCOT, ISONE, NYISO, MISO).
- General knowledge of FERC and NERC rules and regulations preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Handling the Day-Ahead and Real-Time operations of the AES Clean Energy Portfolio.
- Dispatching generation based upon economic conditions and operational constraints.
- Developing load and wind generation forecasts.
- Scheduling the Day-Ahead bidding of power into the respective RTO/ISO market.
- Monitoring and analyzing market information to identify dispatching and trading opportunities to increase profitability.
- Monitoring weather forecasts within various RTO/ISO markets.
- Running dispatch and trade decisions with a continuous focus on balancing risk versus return to produce maximum profitability.
Other
- Employees will work abnormal schedules which include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Personal flexibility to adjust schedules as needed is fundamental.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and tackle problems with limited supervision.
