Tucson Electric Power

Real Time Trader I, II or Senior


PayCompetitive
LocationTucson/Arizona
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 5963

      Position Description
      To acquire and schedule generation and transmission resources in order to meet forecasted next-hour retail and wholesale demand. To represent the company in negotiations with representatives of other power marketing entities regarding bulk power transactions, including amount, price and other contract terms.

      Position-Related Responsibilities

      • Forecasts load and develops plan to fulfill load requirements using available TEP and market generating resources.
      • Determines the scheduling of electrical generation required to meet demand load requirements.
      • Responsible for buying and selling energy on a real-time basis to maximize profitability.
      • Optimizes scheduling of TEP generating resources and utilizes sales, purchases and banking of power and energy with other entities in a way that maximizes economy and reliability.
      • Negotiates with representatives of other power marketing entities for the sale or purchase of hourly power, including amount, price and other contract terms.
      • Schedules power transactions with TEP generation control supervisors.
      • Acquires and schedules transmission service with TEP transmission control supervisors and other transmission providers.
      • Interacts with regional utility companies to keep abreast of inter-utility issues and to assess short-term market conditions.
      • Interprets contract provisions with respect to rate, billing, power scheduling, and other matters of performance under the terms of contracts, as required.
      • Maintains an awareness and understanding of applicable Federal and State regulations.
      • This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

      Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

      • Understanding of the utility business.
      • Working knowledge of economic and technical principles of electrical generation and transmission systems.
      • Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and strong quantitative, analytical, and computer skills.
      • Position entails shift work. Ability to be available at all hours whether in office or remotely due to nature of shift work.


      Real Time Energy Trader I:

      • Minimum 1 year utility or equivalent combination of education and experience. Power or related energy trading experience preferred.
      • Ability to work with spreadsheets and various electronic platforms.
      • Ability to comprehend and execute basic energy contracts.


      Real Time Energy Trader II:

      • 3years utility or power marketing experience, 1 year trading experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
      • Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
      • Ability to comprehend and execute basic energy contracts.


      Real Time Energy Trader Senior:

      • 5 or more years of energy trading or scheduling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
      • Ability to work alone without supervision while providing necessary guidance to Real Time Energy Trader I.
      • Ability to comprehend and execute complex energy contracts.
  • About the company

      TEP provides safe and reliable power to Tucson residents. We offer customers a wide range of incentivized programs to help reduce energy costs and build a better future. UNS Energy Corporation’s public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., provide electric and gas service to customers in southern and northern Arizona.