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Colorado Springs Utilities Senior Real-Time Energy Trader in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Senior Real-Time Energy Trader
Job Type: Business Operations
Pay Range $113,000 to $135,000
Location Colorado Springs, CO
Date First Posted 11/20/23
Senior Real-Time Energy Trader
This job is eligible for relocation assistance to aid with the costs of relocating to the Colorado Springs area.
Our Fuels and Purchase Power group is seeking a Senior Real-Time Energy Trader to provide an efficient and reliable electric resource stack (owned-generation, contracts, and market transactions) along with marketing excess capacity to other utilities and marketers. In this role, you will forecast loads, renewable generation, and manage fuel supply for a diverse generation fleet while communicating with forward power trading, natural gas, coal, and transmission system operator desks.
A day in the life of a Senior Real-Time Energy Trader may include:
Working with system operators and trading desks to establish an efficient and reliable hourly resource stack while responding to changes in load using least-cost alternatives
Evaluating and monetizing surplus capacity positions utilizing substantial knowledge of financial analysis, changing market alternatives, and trading skills
Negotiating short-term purchases and sales and delivery contracts to ensure demands are met
Arranging for transmission and ancillary services associated with sales and purchases
Scheduling energy transactions and supporting our energy settlements group with month-end closeout
Monitoring daily interchange to verify the accuracy of data and efficiency of overall system operations
Responding to change load and supply situations
Submitting offers and ancillary service plans to WEIS Market
Maintaining balanced hourly interchange with WACM BA
Loading schedules to the scheduling system and reconciling them against pre-scheduled load data
Resolving interchange scheduling disputes with utilities and power marketing entities
Researching and adhering to industry regulations and practices, third-party contract terms, and applicable tariffs (e.g., WECC, NERC, FERC, WSPP, WPP)
Please note that the work schedule for this position operates on a five-week rotation across the following hours/shifts (5:30 AM to 5:30 PM | 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM | 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM).
Who You Are
Relevant and progressively responsible experience in an energy or power trading capacity (e.g., negotiating energy transactions)
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field is valued
Experience with Open Access Technology International (OATI) and Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) products are highly beneficial
Ability to make analytical decisions utilizing financial and mathematical skills
Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external customers
Ability to mentor and coach less experienced traders
Who We Are
One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements
Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in one of the most desired cities to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)
Our Commitment to Our Employees
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.
Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage
Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery
Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones
Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available
Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
ATTENTION :
All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.
Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B, or TN visas). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.
For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
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Job Type: Business Operations