Senior Real Time Trader

Guzman Energy is seeking a Senior Real-Time Power Trader (WECC, CAISO, PJMISO) to be responsible for managing loads and resources and identifying and executing trading opportunities in the real-time markets. This position requires the flexibility and willingness to cover all real-time markets within provided jurisdictions. This position will support physical assets, loads, and other transaction types. Ideal candidate must possess the ability to function well in an open-floor environment and collaborate well with team members. Guzman Energy provides an environment where all employees are valued, respected, and provided with the opportunity to achieve maximum performance.

We offer a comprehensive pay package that includes : competitive compensation ranging from $90,000 - $130,000 per year (depending on various skills, experience, and other factors),

annual performance-based incentive bonuses, unlimited PTO, medical benefits, and a 401(K) program with employer match.

Responsibilities

• Take or direct timely and appropriate real-time actions in accordance with NERC, RTO/ISO procedures.
• Executes intraday strategies to optimize or mitigate resource or load deviations and capture relative value.
• Responsible for NERC tagging functions and procuring transmission.
• Analyze and interpret power and fuel market fundamentals including thermal and renewable generation, load, transmission, congestion, natural gas supply, transport, and regulatory developments.
• Enhance portfolio value through bidding, trading, and use of hedging strategies to maximize profits in accordance with company risk management guidelines.
• Analyze and evaluate energy transactions to ensure that all relevant aspects including energy price, transmission, counter party, and contractual terms are compliant with Guzman Energy Risk Management Policy.
• Monitor and analyze available market information to identify marketing and trading opportunities.
• Communicate with Balancing Authorities, Reliability Coordinators, Transmission Operators, and ISO/RTOs on continual basis, taking necessary actions and providing ancillary services to ensure system reliability.
• Maintain compliance with all related corporate and industry trading policies, codes of conduct and other relevant reporting requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience as a real time trader
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related quantitative discipline.
• MBA or graduate degree(s) welcomed.
• Ability to work 12-hour (night or day) shift schedules as part of a 24-hour operation
• Analytical/technical skills to develop individual analysis and perform independent research.
• Experience with economic dispatch, generation commitment and load management preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; sound conceptual thinking. Must have ability to make decisions quickly; identify and communicate market opportunities to co-workers.
• Must have strong work ethic and self-discipline.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must be team player with good communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Goal Oriented with defined target outcomes.
• 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

This position will be in Denver, Colorado. Actual position title and compensation will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

If you are a self-starter and thrive in a fast-paced environment we look forward to hearing from you. Please email The Director of Human Resources at bgensollen@guzmanenergy.com

Guzman is an equal opportunity employer and hires without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, citizenship, national origin, marital, military, and veteran status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.