Real Time Trader (807460460)

The Real Time Trader is one of two positions on Luminant Energy’s 24-hr operations desk. This position is responsible for scheduling and bidding Luminant’s generation portfolio into ERCOT’s real time markets, developing and managing Luminant’s real time position and performing trades to keep the real time exposure within limits.

Ensures accuracy of TXU real time positions including validation of various load forecasts

Creates and submits hourly balancing energy bids that comply with Luminant’s policies, procedures, and strategies

Submits ancillary services and replacement reserve market bids as well as manage hourly base power schedules to ensure smooth ramps

Executes daily or hourly trades to balance the real time portfolio

Executes hourly load adjustments to position load obligations strategically in the balancing energy market

Ensures all hourly bilateral/ancillary services schedules are matched with counterparties and is able to resolve mismatches

Monitors real-time congestion interface flows, with the ability to react as these flows approach or exceed limits

Maintains accurate and timely log of all activities and other items each shift

Helps ensure that real-time operations conform to all ERCOT protocols, PUC substantive rules, and TXU Code of Conduct

Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in engineering, economics, finance, or related disciplines

2 to 5 years experience in financial or physical trading, commodity risk management, or similar disciplines required

Proficient in Excel, and familiar with ZaiNet, Escape, Areva Generation Control System (GCS) ERCOT portal, and AXIS is strongly preferred

Knowledge of Luminant generation fleet is preferred

Knowledge of ERCOT protocols, Operating Guides, and market structure preferred
CANDIDATES MUST APPLY ON-LINE AT:www.energyfutureholdings.com TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.